Best Cyberwarfare Podcasts (2025)

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410. China, Russia, and Cyberwarfare: Is the UK preparing for the wrong war? 56:59

14h ago56:59

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Is Labour exaggerating the threat from Russia and missing the real risks? Does the world beyond the West now prefer China over the US? What does Poland’s new pro-Trump president mean for Ukraine and European defence? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus co…

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Former spy chief on Gaza, China, and cyberwarfare 43:19

15d ago43:19

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Former GCHQ director Sir Jeremy Fleming joins Richard and Yalda for a wide-ranging conversation covering the war in Gaza, Donald Trump’s foreign policy, the threat of China and the dangers of AI. What does the former spy chief think will happen in the war in Ukraine? How close is a nuclear deal with Iran? What are the biggest threats to the UK’s na…

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Has Ukraine proved Trump wrong? 35:05

2h ago35:05

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This week, Richard and Yalda talk about ‘Operation Spiderweb' - the Ukrainian drone attack that is being described by some analysts as 'Russia's Pearl Harbor'. How did Ukraine pull this unprecedented attack off? Where does this leave peace talks? And how might President Putin respond? Richard and Yalda also reflect on the difficulties of not being …

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Foxtrot in Kandahar, Part 1: Snakes and Lightning | CIA 51:26

1d ago51:26

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In late 2001, veteran CIA Officer Duane Evans deployed to Afghanistan as part of the US response to 9/11. This is his story. In Part 1, we find Duane as he swears vengeance against Al Qaeda - and moves mountains to get himself to the heart of the action. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Pr…

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Want to Lead in Cybersecurity? Follow These 5 Unspoken Rules 21:34

12h ago21:34

21:34

Leading in cybersecurity is like diving into the unknown. You need more than just the "rules of the land" – you need a whole new set of skills to navigate this "underwater" world. In this episode, we'll dive into: why your lack of people skills is holding you back (and it's not just for the leaders!), the #1 trait of an effective leader, why negoti…

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409. Question Time: Trump's Golden Dome, Gaza's Global Outcry and Starmer's Prison Gamble 36:20

7d ago36:20

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How should global leaders deal with Trump? Why have the UK, France and Canada chosen now to speak out against Israel? Are young women being taken for granted, politically? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. See Rory and Alastair Live on Tour Sunday, 9 Nov 2025: Bournemouth International Centre Tuesday, 11 Nov 2025: …

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Star Wars, the CIA, and a WhatsApp malware mirage 47:44

6d ago47:44

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Why is a cute Star Wars fan website now redirecting to the CIA? How come Cambodia has become the world's hotspot for scam call centres? And can a WhatsApp image really drain your bank account with a single download, or is it just a load of hacker hokum? All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning "Smashing Securit…

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Could a ceasefire deal in Gaza be close? 34:34

8d ago34:34

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As international criticism of Israel’s latest military offensive in Gaza mounts, Richard and Yalda ask how likely a ceasefire is in the coming weeks. Also, one of Richard’s contacts tells him how Israel is using talking drones in Gaza which he describes as ‘like something from Black Mirror’. Yalda unpacks her interview with a Hamas official who has…

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408. Broken Britain: Farage’s Plot to Outflank Labour 1:06:16

7d ago1:06:16

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Is Reform UK’s growing appeal a product of Farage’s populism, or Labour’s failure to articulate a gripping national story? What’s behind Trump’s South African ‘white genocide’ claim? Why can’t the UK build the homes it so desperately needs? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a membe…

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True Spies Classic: The Ritchie Boys | WW2 54:26

9d ago54:26

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In this True Spies Classic, you'll revisit the story of a true American hero. It's 1944 - 3 days after D-Day. 22-year old Guy Stern lands in Normandy. Unlike many of his comrades in the US Army, it's not his first time in Europe. Forced to leave Germany in 1937, he returns as part of an elite Military Intelligence unit charged with interrogating Ge…

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From Cassette Tapes and Phrasebooks to AI Real-Time Translations — Machines Can Now Speak for Us, But We’re Losing the Art of Understanding Each Other | A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter Written ... 6:49

13d ago6:49

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From Cassette Tapes and Phrasebooks to AI Real-Time Translations — Machines Can Now Speak for Us, But We’re Losing the Art of Understanding Each Other May 21, 2025 A new transmission from Musing On Society and Technology Newsletter, by Marco Ciappelli There’s this thing I’ve dreamed about since I was a kid. No, it wasn’t flying cars. Or robot butle…

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407. Question Time: The U-turn Starmer Can’t Avoid 39:52

13d ago39:52

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Just how extreme will Merz’s immigration curb get? Can the Labour Party still identify as centre-right? And should the men guilty of felling the Sycamore tree be sent to prison? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time ep…

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Grid failures, Instagram scams, and Legal Aid leaks 48:17

13d ago48:17

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In this week’s episode, Graham investigates the mysterious Iberian Peninsula blackout (aliens? toaster? cyberattack?), Carole dives in the UK legal aid hack that exposed deeply personal data of society's most vulnerable, and Dinah Davis recounts how Instagram scammers hijacked her daughter’s account - and how a parental control accidentally saved t…

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406. Biden, Springsteen, and Trump: Dancing in the Dark 39:46

14d ago39:46

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What does Trump’s outburst against Bruce Springsteen and Joe Biden tell us about his psychology? Why has he lifted sanctions on al-Sharaa’s Syria, and why now? Has Portugal finally lost its immunity to far-right populism? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bon…

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Lucian Niemeyer on operational technology, AI, and critical infrastructure 1:28:58

14d ago1:28:58

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Lucian Niemeyer joins The Watchers to break down the hidden cyber threats embedded in our infrastructure, from water systems to smart homes. He discusses why operational technology (OT) attacks are the next frontier, how digital twins and AI can change the game, and why America’s energy grid—and national defense—must evolve fast. With experience sp…

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True Spies Debriefs: Alexis Papahelas on Greece, Journalism and the CIA 31:34

15d ago31:34

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Veteran Greek journalist Alexis Papahelas tells Morgan Childs about the CIA's role in aiding Greece's military junta, which ruled between 1967 and 1974. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Morgan Childs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Why Humanity’s Software Needs an Update in Our Hybrid World — Before the Tech Outpaces Us | Guest: Jeremy Lasman | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli 42:25

16d ago42:25

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Guest: Guest: Jeremy Lasman Website: https://www.jeremylasman.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremylasman _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society & Technology Podcast Visit Marco's website 👉 https://www.marcociappelli.com _____________________________ …

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405. Starmer's EU Deal: A New Era 31:34

15d ago31:34

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Is Starmer's UK-EU deal a “win-win” reset of relations or a betrayal of Brexit red lines? Will this deal actually lower food and energy costs or boost growth? What does twelve years of European fishing access really mean for the UK? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for ex…

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Honest Advice to Lead in Cybersecurity in 2025 (HARSH TRUTH No One’s Telling You) 27:59

20d ago27:59

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Tired of the same old advice that isn't getting you anywhere in your cybersecurity career? Everyone says "get more technical skills," but what if that's only part of the story? If you're aiming for leadership roles like CISO, Security Director, or Head of GRC, or other security leadership roles, this episode is for you. In this episode, we dive int…

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404. Question Time: How Starmer Fell Into Farage's Immigration Trap 55:02

20d ago55:02

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What message is the new pope sending to Trump? To what extent are the USAID cuts killing children? And, did Rory “get it wrong” on water nationalisation? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tick…

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Hello, Pervert! - Sextortion scams and Discord disasters 51:02

20d ago51:02

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Don't get duped, doxxed, or drained! In this episode of "Smashing Security" we dive into the creepy world of sextortion scams, and investigate how crypto wallet firm Ledger's Discord server was hijacked in an attempt to phish for cryptocurrency recovery phrases. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast…

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'A Golden Age of the Middle East'? Trump visits the Gulf 34:55

21d ago34:55

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This week, Yalda is in Riyadh and Richard is back in Tehran as they discuss President Trump's trip to the Gulf states. He hails a "Golden Age of the Middle East" and vowed to stop sanctions on Syria and repeats his desire for a nuclear deal with Iran. Richard also tells Yalda about his trip to Syria where he joined a search for American hostages ki…

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403. Trump's Gulf Billions: Saudi, Sanctions, and Ceasefires 53:29

21d ago53:29

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From a $400m plane to starvation in Gaza, who will benefit from Trump’s big Gulf visit? Who really brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan? Can Zelensky and Ukraine survive on half-promises and secondhand weapons? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive b…

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Four Shots in the Night, Part 2: The Spymaster's Dilemma | Northern Ireland 53:06

22d ago53:06

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Author Henry Hemming tells the twisting tale of two very different British spies operating in Northern Ireland during the 30-year conflict known as The Troubles. In Part 2, Frank Hegarty and Freddie Scappaticci are drawn ever deeper into the violent world of the Provisional IRA - and soon, there'll be no turning back. From SPYSCAPE, the home of sec…

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The Future Is a Place We Visit, But Never Stay | A Post RSAC Conference 2025 Reflection | A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter with Marco Ciappelli and TAPE3 | Read by TAPE3 7:31

26d ago7:31

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The Future Is a Place We Visit, But Never Stay May 9, 2025 A Post-RSAC 2025 Reflection on the Kinda Funny and Pretty Weird Ways Society, Technology, and Cybersecurity Intersect, Interact, and Often Simply Ignore Each Other. By Marco Ciappelli | Musing on Society and Technology Here we are — once again, back from RSAC. Back from the future. Or at le…

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7 Career Hacks That Put You in Top 1% (Most People Ignore These!) 7:49

27d ago7:49

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Have you ever felt lost in your career, unsure if you're heading in the right direction, or if you're making the impact you're capable of? You can ask others for guidance, but only you can truly direct yourself. Managing your career is your job and your job only. No one else's. In this episode, we dive into the importance of betting on yourself and…

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High street hacks, and Disney's Wingdings woe 48:52

27d ago48:52

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Brits face empty shelves and suspended meal deals as cybercriminals hit major high street retailers, and a terminated Disney employee gets revenge with a little help with Wingdings. Plus Graham challenges Carole to a game of "Malware or metal?", and we wonder just happens when you have sex on top of a piano? All this and more is discussed in the la…

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402. Question Time: India vs. Pakistan | What Happens Now? 1:02:44

27d ago1:02:44

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Should Labour boot Tony Blair over his attack on the government's climate policy? Why is the U.S. defending Germany’s AfD? Are Britain’s towns and cities more politically split than ever? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Questi…

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India and Pakistan clashes 21:57

28d ago21:57

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In a special extra episode, Yalda talks to Sky News' India reporter and producer Neville Lazurus in Delhi on the roots of the latest hostilities between the two nuclear-armed countries and asks if this has the potential to escalate into a global conflict.By Sky News

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John Bolton on Iran and China 28:20

29d ago28:20

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Former US national security adviser John Bolton talks to Yalda about his experience of being the target of an attempted assassination plot by a member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Mr Bolton also discusses why he believes China poses an "existential threat" to the West - and why he describes working in Donald Trump's White House as l…

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401. Trump’s Corruption Machine, Israeli Settlers, and the Rise of Reform UK 1:10:00

29d ago1:10:00

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How has Donald Trump transformed his political power into a money-making machine, and what does it mean for American democracy? How did Israel's settler movement shift from the extremist fringes into mainstream politics? Why does Nigel Farage always evade real scrutiny, and will he replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister? Join Rory and Alastair as t…

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Four Shots in the Night, Part 1: The Man From Derry | Northern Ireland 59:29

29d ago59:29

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Author Henry Hemming tells the twisting tale of two very different British spies operating in Northern Ireland during the 30-year conflict known as The Troubles. In Part 1, family man Frank Hegarty and menacing IRA enforcer Freddie Scappaticci begin down a dark path together - one that ends in the dark, deep in the Irish borderlands. From SPYSCAPE,…

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5 AI Questions Every Smart Leader Asks (99% Don’t!) 16:03

1M ago16:03

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Have you ever called customer service, only to realize you’re speaking to an AI—one that understands your frustration, adjusts its tone, and even convinces you to buy more? AI is getting scarily good at mimicking human-like conversations, emotions, and even decision-making. But here’s the kicker—it doesn’t feel anything. So, how do you know if your…

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Hacking hijinks at the hospital, and WASPI scams 30:57

1M ago30:57

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He's not a pop star, but Jeffrey Bowie is alleged to have toured staff areas of a hospital in Oklahoma, hunting for computers he could install spyware on. We dive into the bizarre case of the man accused of hacking medical networks and then sharing how he did it on LinkedIn. Plus! Move over Nigerian princes — the WASPI scams are here. Fraudsters ar…

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400. Question Time: Has the US underestimated China? 43:53

1M ago43:53

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What can be learnt from Poland’s fight against the far-right? Is it time for water to be nationalised? And, how has TRIP changed Alastair and Rory’s politics? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show…

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Bridget Bean on public service and the strategic vision for CISA's future 1:31:17

1M ago1:31:17

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Bridget Bean, Executive Director & Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), joins us to talk about cyber threats, public-private partnerships, and the federal government's new "action-first" approach to securing critical infrastructure. She shares insights on supporting sm…

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Fast and Furious: 100 days of Trump 38:54

1M ago38:54

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Yalda and Richard discuss whether there is any rationale behind President Trump's foreign policy or is he just winging it? They analyse the most recent volte-face on his attitude towards Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin and the impact on his popularity at home. Also, Yalda discusses her interview with Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif …

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399. Trump vs. Putin, How to Stop Farage, and Kashmir Explained 53:11

1M ago53:11

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After 100 days of Trump 2.0, is he finally warming to Zelensky following their dramatic Vatican meeting? Is Reform UK’s rise really unstoppable? What’s next for India and Pakistan as the fight for Kashmir ramps up? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus cont…

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