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May 29, 2018 • 34min

Internet of Toddlers

The industry of smart baby devices, also known as the "Internet of Toddlers” includes everything from bluetooth pacifiers, internet-enabled monitors, and Wi-Fi onesies. IoT might be best thing to happen to the nursery...but are the potential vulnerabilities worth it? Geoff and Bruce find out just how easily hackers turn these devices into child’s play. For more info hackablepodcast.com Leave a rating or review in Apple Podcasts so we know what you think.
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May 15, 2018 • 31min

Protecting The Grid

Our power grids, gas pipelines, and traffic control systems are all accessible online. But does that mean they can be hacked? In this episode of Hackable? Geoff teams up with the Head of Advanced Threat Research at McAfee to answer the question, “why is SCADA the most critical threat that we’ve probably never heard of?” For more info hackablepodcast.com Leave a rating or review in Apple Podcasts so we know what you think.
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May 1, 2018 • 28min

Cyber Wash

Automatic car washes save time and water, but are these internet-enabled devices hackable? In this episode, Geoff teams ups with a Security Researcher to find out how quickly a trip to the car wash can become a potentially dangerous situation. And all it takes is one dirty car, seven dollars and a ride through the drive-thru. For more info hackablepodcast.com
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Apr 17, 2018 • 30min

Pet-nology

A smart camera + dog treat dispenser allows you to monitor behavior, video chat with your pooch and toss them a treat while you’re away. But what if you’re not the only one watching? In this episode of Hackable? Geoff and Bruce examine the real possibility that your doggy treat dispenser can be hacked. And you’ll be surprised by what they find. For more info hackablepodcast.com
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Apr 3, 2018 • 32min

And We're In

"From social media to banking, we use passwords to protect all of our sensitive information. But how easy would it be for a hacker to gain access to our accounts? In this episode of Hackable?, Geoff puts his personal passwords to the test against an expert hacker. For more info hackablepodcast.com
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Mar 20, 2018 • 25min

Access Granted

RFID is in everything from your keycard to library books, and probably even your dog. But with the popularity of this technology, is the information inside as secure as it should be? In this episode, Geoff and the crew look into RFID spoofing and what a hacker might be able to access without you ever knowing. For more info hackablepodcast.com
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Mar 5, 2018 • 25min

Keyless Entry

Unlocking your doors with the touch of a button is the greatest thing to happen to cars since, well, the invention of cars. Although is the signal you send through the air secure? Or are you giving a hacker a chance to capture your code with every click? In the Season Two premiere of Hackable? the crew is on the case. or more info hackablepodcast.com
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Dec 5, 2017 • 31min

All Dolled Up

Tech toys are always the hottest gifts during the holidays. But what if something as innocent looking as an Internet-connected stuffed animal could be used as a listening device? And how easy would it be for someone to do? In this episode of Hackable? we’re looking at two different toys to see if their security is up to snuff. For more info hackablepodcast.com
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Nov 21, 2017 • 29min

High Frequency

Smart speakers, just shout out a command and these digital assistants take action. But would it be possible for a hacker to communicate with your device without you knowing? And if so, what could they do? This episode looks at all the different ways a smart speaker can be attacked, from the low tech to the Hi-Fi. For more info hackablepodcast.com
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Nov 7, 2017 • 28min

Cloak & Dagger

We all love the fact that we’re able use our cellphones to access the internet from practically anywhere. But a lot of times we don’t take the security on these devices seriously, despite them being filled with personal information. In this episode, Geoff and team find out just how easy it is for a hacker to attack our mobile devices. For more info hackablepodcast.com

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