

Hackable?
McAfee
We see lots of movies and TV shows where hackers can infiltrate our lives with just a few keystrokes. But is it real? We’re here to find out. Malicious cat photos, sketchy Wi-Fi networks, rogue rentals, all-knowing webcams - those are just a few topics tackled in Hackable?, where we let our hackers shed light on just how secure we really are.
Winner of Best Branded Podcast - 10th Annual Shorty Awards.
Winner of Best Branded Podcast - 10th Annual Shorty Awards.
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Oct 24, 2017 • 27min
Searching for Avril
Pre-released tracks, sneak-peek videos, never-before-seen pictures – hackers are using our love for celebrities as a way of stealing personal data. But not in the way you might think. In this episode, Geoff and team examine the dangers you could find while searching for your favorite celeb’s unreleased music. For more info hackablepodcast.com

Oct 10, 2017 • 29min
Cowbells & Doorbells
With so many connected devices popping up, we have to wonder: Is the security strong enough to hold off an cyber attack? In this episode of Hackable?, Geoff invites a hacker into his home to help install, and of course hack, his new smart doorbell. We'll see if the device holds strong when there's a hacker at the door. Ding dong. For more info hackablepodcast.com

Sep 26, 2017 • 25min
Camera Creepers
Just the thought of someone accessing your webcam without your knowledge is unsettling. But is putting a sticker over your webcam paranoia, or precaution? In this episode of Hackable?, our trusted hacker shows us just how simple it really is to gain access to your computer's camera. We're uncovering the truth about covering your webcam. For more info hackablepodcast.com

Sep 12, 2017 • 27min
Cars are Computers
Carjacking just went digital. You might be holding the steering wheel, but are you in control? Hackers today could easily take over an automobile – and we can prove it. In this episode, we hand over our rental car to a hacker to find see what's possible when it comes to car hacking. We also speak with the man behind the voice of KITT from Knight Rider, William Daniels, to get his input on the world of self-driving cars! Listen now to see how hackers can take over a car, and how to stay in control of yours. For more info hackablepodcast.com

Aug 29, 2017 • 25min
Locked Out
Ransomware is a billion-dollar business. But what happens when your data is under lockdown, all your icons are missing, years of photos are gone, and your computer left as a digital wasteland with nothing on it? Well, nothing but a digital ransom note saying that if you want your data back, you’re going to have to pay. In this episode, our host Geoff Siskind lets a hacker take his personal laptop hostage. Listen as Geoff uncovers the truth about Ransomware when he's Locked Out.

Aug 15, 2017 • 29min
PWND
How much can people find out about you from a simple Google search? It’s probably way more than you think, even if you’re being cautious. Our host Geoff Siskind learned that the hard way. We gave our friendly hackers 5 days to hack into his life and uncover as much information as possible...and potentially crack into his computer and Wi-Fi network. Listen to find out what our hackers were able to accomplish. For more info hackablepodcast.com

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Aug 1, 2017 • 25min
The Evil Twin
Think all public Wi-Fi networks are safe? Think again. In our first episode, we hack the Wi-Fi at a local café by creating an “Evil Twin” to prove just how easy it is to give away all of your information without ever knowing it. Find out what our cyber security expert, Bruce Snell, was able to uncover as unsuspecting guests connect to an unsecure Wi-Fi network at a coffee shop in Texas.