Jordan shares the seedier side of his origin story -- from hacking phones and buying pizza with fake credit card numbers to catching online predators and understanding the fundamentals of social engineering -- with Jack Rhysider (@JackRhysider) of Darknet Diaries. [Featured art by habblesthecat] What Jordan and Jack Discuss: What Jordan learned about the mysterious workings of the adult mind when he hacked into telephone calls as a youngster. How the allure of easy fraud through technology put Jordan on the FBI's radar -- when he was still in middle school. How Jordan traded his ability to build a private security company's website for hardcore martial arts training. What Jordan did to help the FBI catch pedophiles online at a time when cybercrime wasn't yet taken seriously. The third-path advice from Jordan's law firm mentor that changed the way he looked at work forever. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/353 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Jack Rhysider, host of 'Darknet Diaries,' dives into the vulnerabilities of our digital lives, sharing a shocking story about being stalked by a fan who pieced together his online presence. He talks about the risks of oversharing personal info and the importance of maintaining privacy while engaging publicly. Jack also highlights the dangers of emerging technologies like NFTs and cryptocurrencies, urging vigilance to safeguard personal data. The conversation serves as a crucial reminder of the need for robust online security in today's interconnected world.

Jack Rhysider, creator of Darknet Diaries, talks about storytelling, the impact of technology on our lives, and his favorite episodes on his show. They also discuss the power of unresolved tension in storytelling, the difference between Stalkerware and parental controls, playing a game with scammers, and the dilemma of revealing hidden websites on the internet.

Jack Rhysider shares his journey from studying computer engineering to using gamification in his career, leading to a focus on security. He talks about his transition to podcasting, emphasizing storytelling for cybersecurity education and inspiration.

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