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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.

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