Darknet Diaries

Jayson E. Street, an InfoSec professional and former law enforcement officer, shares his wild tale of infiltrating a bank in Beirut. He humorously recounts his blunders, including mistakenly targeting the wrong bank. The conversation covers the vulnerabilities of physical security and the creative tactics used to exploit them, like disguising tech as everyday objects. Engaging stories reveal the surprising ease of some heists and the chaotic rush of the operation, blending tension with humor in a thrilling narrative of deception.

Security researcher Kyle Lovett bought a new Asus router in 2013. He found it was riddled with security vulnerabilties. He set out on a mission to resolve these vulnerabilities not only for his own router, but for thousands of others who were also vulnerable. 

Mobile provider TalkTalk suffered a major breach in 2015. The CEO tried her best to keep angry customers calm and carry on. The UK government and Metropolitan Police investigate the breach. We get a rare glimpse of how the CEO handles the crisis.

The 2011 DigiNotar breach changed the way browsers do security. In this episode, we learn what role a CA plays, how browsers work with CAs, and what happens when a CA is breached.

Dive into the shocking breach of VTech, a company making toy tech for kids, where a hacker uncovered serious weaknesses. Millions of children's data, including photos, were compromised, triggering a media frenzy and an investigation into corporate security practices. The aftermath raises crucial questions about online privacy laws and corporate accountability. Explore the hacker’s motivations and the ongoing legal battles, highlighting the urgent need for better safeguards in child-friendly technology.

Dive into the perplexing world of PBX hacking, where innovative techniques like voicemail rerouting allow criminals to rack up billions in phone bills. Hear the gripping story of two men on the FBI's Most Wanted list, revealing their capture after a tense intelligence raid. Explore the financial havoc these hacks wreak on businesses, with losses soaring over $10 billion yearly. Plus, discover the struggles of victims like Adam Finch, facing unexpected charges and battling the system to recover.