Best Jack Rhysider Podcasts (2025)

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He Was Arrested as a Russian Hacker, But The Truth Is Far Scarier ☠ Darknet Diaries Ep. 163: Ola 1:22:58

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In 2019, Ola Bini, a Swedish programmer and privacy advocate, was arrested in Ecuador with no evidence and no motive. But what's really going on goes far deeper than he could imagine. Visit https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/163/ for a list of sources, full transcripts, and to listen to all episodes. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xnX9tQtk2A…

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Episode 218: The Data Grift Everyone Missed 50:25

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Every click, swipe, and post fuels the data economy. Credit cards, apps, even maps—our lives are scraped, stitched, and sold. It feels like a heist, and sometimes it is. Identity Theft Resource Center CEO Eva Velazquez insists the picture isn’t entirely bleak. This week we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of data brokers. Learn more about…

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102: Watch This BEFORE Starting In Cybersecurity 52:35

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Meter: Visit https://meter.com/itcareer to book a demo To be competitive, it's important to focus on continuous education to improve your cyber security skills. This video provides career advice and tips for career development, especially regarding the skills for cybersecurity that employers are looking for. We also share some insightful resume tip…

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101: An Unfiltered Conversation with John Hammond 53:02

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Meter: Visit meter.com/itcareer to book a demo How do you go from curious about hacking to becoming one of the most recognized names in cybersecurity? In this episode of the I.T. Career Podcast, I sit down with John Hammond to unpack his real story—how he broke into security, the big moments that shaped his career, and the lessons he’d share with a…

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Modernizing Cybersecurity with Matt Rowe 32:03

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Matt Rowe, Chief Security Officer at Lloyds Bank, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea to explore the future of cybersecurity. They discuss the accelerating pace of change in the industry, from AI and automation to data-driven security practices and identity management. Matt shares how Lloyds Bank is modernizing its approach by r…

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Episode 217: The Wrong Dan Sturman 43:07

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It started with a slow roll of weird emails and phone calls. And then award-winning filmmaker Dan Sturman found himself in the crosshairs of serious hackers. With parallels to another case of mistaken identity and an assist from security expert Reuben Moretz, this week we explore bad social engineering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

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The Hidden Side of Cybersecurity You Can’t Ignore 52:43

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Meter: Visit https://meter.com/itcareer to book a demoCybersecurity is changing faster than ever — and the jobs of the future may not look like the ones you picture today. Everyone talks about hacking, red teaming, and pen testing, but there’s a side of cybersecurity that’s just as critical and often overlooked: GRC (Governance, Risk, and Complianc…

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Episode 216: Who’s Watching the Watchers? 47:14

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Feeling watched? Join us as Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark breaks down the new reality of digital surveillance. From school apps to AI scams, we dive into how companies collect your data and how to take control of your online privacy. The war for privacy is real—and it's a fight you can't afford to lose. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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100: I Became an IT Director with ZERO Degree or Certs 26:11

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Meter: Visit https://meter.com/ITCAREER to book a demoSeven years ago, I was sitting in the cab of a bulldozer at a pulp mill, covered in dust, thinking: “Is this really my future?”Three years later, I was the Director of Network Operations at a fiber ISP, earning six figures — without a degree, without certifications, and without prior IT job expe…

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From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Aligning Legal and Security Teams 39:06

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Erez Liebermann, partner at Debevoise & Plimpton and a leading voice in cybersecurity and data privacy joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Together, they unpack how legal and security teams can act as strategic partners, aligning regulatory compliance with business priorities while preparing for and responding to incidents. Ere…

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163: Ola 1:22:58

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In 2019, Ola Bini, a Swedish programmer and privacy advocate, was arrested in Ecuador for being a Russian hacker. Find Ola on X: https://x.com/olabini. Or visit his website https://olabini.se/blog/. Or check out his non-profit https://autonomia.digital/. Sponsors Support for this show comes from ThreatLocker®. ThreatLocker® is a Zero Trust Endpoint…

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Episode 215: They Targeted His Mom, He Went Full CIA 43:41

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A fake Microsoft pop-up cost Ken Westbrook’s mom her life savings. But they scammed the wrong family. Westbrook is former CIA. These days he’s sounding the alarm on how foreign crime rings steal billions from Americans with smishing campaigns, scareware, and gift cards. We talked about solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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Episode 214: DEF CON Redux with Rachel Tobac! 38:14

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In this second installment of our DEF CON two-parter, we talked to SocialProof Security CEO Rachel Tobac about how and why people are often the weakest link in so many cybersecurity protocols and how making yourself a harder target will cause most threat actors to move on to an easier mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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The Psychology of Speaking Up with Amy Edmondson 32:17

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Amy Edmondson, Harvard Business School professor and psychological safety pioneer joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Together they discuss how creating psychologically safe environments allows teams, especially in high-pressure fields like cybersecurity, to speak up about early warnings, embrace the red, and learn from failure…

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Episode 213: Inside DEF CON’s Social Engineering Village 41:34

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At DEF CON’s Social Engineering Village, contestants have 22 minutes to charm real employees at real companies into revealing real details that could lead to a breach. We step inside the booth to see how persuasion, improv, and psychology fuel both ethical hacking and the rise of cybercrime worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…

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Bonus: What They Don’t Tell You About DEFCON 9:10

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Dive deeper with Snow Goat — the free hands-on lab that inspired this video. https://hubs.ly/Q03CSkb80 Plus, check out the Varonis blog for real-world cybersecurity insights https://hubs.ly/Q03CShBG0DEF CON isn’t just a hacker conference — it’s a chaotic, creative, overwhelming, and wildly inspiring deep dive into everything cybersecurity. From pac…

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Episode 212: How to Talk to a Cybercriminal 42:39

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Kurtis Minder knows the dark web better than most—and he’s not just watching from the sidelines. As a ransomware negotiator, he’s helped victims talk their way out of seemingly impossible situations. This week, we explore how cybercriminals operate, what makes them tick, and what you need to know to avoid becoming their next target. Learn more abou…

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Nasrin Rezai on the Frontlines of Cybersecurity 29:00

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Nasrin Rezai, SVP and CISO at Verizon joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Nasrin shares practical defense strategies for hard-to-secure legacy systems, emphasizes the importance of zero trust, and explains why cybersecurity is now a matter of national defense. Despite the challenges, she closes with optimism, believing that inn…

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These 8 Companies You've Never Heard Of Sell Your Personal Data to the Cops 🚨 Ep. 162: Hieu 1:33:57

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Before he even graduated high school, Hieu Minh Ngo had stolen 100,000 credit cards. But that was just the beginning of his hacking career. When he stumbled into the terrifying (and perfectly legal) world of data brokers, he built a pipeline for identity theft on a massive scale. But why are these companies even allowed to exist? And who are they s…

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162: Hieu 1:33:54

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All Hieu Minh Ngo wanted was to make money online. But when he stumbled into the dark web, he found more than just opportunity, he found a global dark market. What started as a side hustle turned into an international crime spree. Find Hieu on X: https://x.com/HHieupc. Sponsors Support for this show comes from ThreatLocker®. ThreatLocker® is a Zero…

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Episode 211: The Coldplay Couple and the End of Anonymity 33:36

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A not-entirely innocent moment at a concert set the internet on fire. But what if that was just a symptom of a bigger problem? New York Times journalist Kashmir Hill, author of Your Face Belongs to Us, helps us explore the chilling reality of ambient surveillance, and how facial recognition could be the end privacy as we know it. Learn more about y…

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Encore: Hugh Thompson on Building the RSA Conference 37:34

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Please enjoy this encore episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea while Ann Johnson and team are taking a break. Dr. Hugh Thompson⁠, Executive Chairman of RSA Conference and Managing Partner at Crosspoint Capital joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. They discuss what goes into planning the world’s largest cybersecurity conference—from the…

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Episode 210: Cracking the Code of Fraud with AARP's Kathy Stokes 44:39

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Online fraud isn't just annoying; it's a national crisis. Last year alone, it may have siphoned $158 billion from the U.S. economy. This episode features AARP's Kathy Stokes, who reveals how fraud has morphed into a sophisticated, global operation and what's being done to fight back against this evolving threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Episode 209: Unmasking the North Korean IT Scam 42:29

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Fortune Magazine's Amanda Gerut offers a deep dive into the secret army of remote IT workers funding North Korea's nuclear ambitions. Explore the hidden world of laptop farms, the criminal identity theft targeting freelancers, and the shocking human cost. It's a chilling scheme with law enforcement and freelancers trapped in the crossfire. Learn mo…

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You'll Never Trust Another USB Cable After Hearing This 🐍 Darknet Diaries | Ep. 161: MG 1:11:58

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What if a USB cable could take complete control of your PC or phone? Hackers use them. Governments are using them. And it's all thanks to one security pro known only as "MG." Visit https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/161/ for a list of sources, full transcripts, and to listen to all episodes. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W81oWOf_RiE…

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Encore: Cybercrime and Storytelling with Jack Rhysider 32:18

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Please enjoy this encore episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea while Ann Johnson and team are taking a break. Jack Rhysider, the creator and host of cybersecurity podcast Darknet Diaries joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Jack shares his journey from network security engineer to self-taught storyteller, detailing how his passion for …

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161: mg 1:11:58

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In this episode we talk with mg (https://x.com/MG), the brilliant (and notorious) hacker and hardware engineer behind the OMG Cable. A seemingly ordinary USB cable with extraordinary offensive capabilities. Learn more about mg at: o.mg.lol Sponsors Support for this show comes from ThreatLocker®. ThreatLocker® is a Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Pla…

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Episode 208: Will AI Write Its Own Laws? 45:44

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Join Ben Winters, director of AI and Privacy at the Consumer Federation of America, for a front-row seat to the chaotic world of AI regulation where dirty data, aggressive lobbying, and public confusion drive a "winner takes all" vibe. From shady therapy bots to data-fueled discrimination, Ben reveals the urgent need to create guardrails for AI bef…

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Episode 207: Kristen and the Phantom Puppy 34:17

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Kristin got scammed because she didn't want to give a puppy mill her business. This classic digital scam has it all: fake breeders, phony shipping agents, and a non-existent air-conditioned crate. Kristen reveals how her scammers used trust, urgency and emotion, to close the deal. Listen to her story and what you can do to avoid getting duped yours…

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They Hired Me to Steal a Shopping Cart Full of Human DNA 🧬 Darknet Diaries Ep. 160: Greg 1:37:59

3M ago1:37:59

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Greg Linares (AKA Laughing Mantis) shares his hunts for Zero Day exploits, the triple(?) agent working at Microsoft, how he became the youngest hacker ever arrested in Arizona, and that time a client hired him to steal human DNA. Follow Greg on Twitter: https://x.com/Laughing_Mantis. Visit https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/160 for a list of source…

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99: An Unfiltered Conversation with Network Chuck 1:03:01

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In this episode of the IT Career Podcast, I sit down with Network Chuck for a raw, unfiltered conversation about tech, career growth, burnout, content creation, certifications, and the real behind-the-scenes life of one of YouTube’s biggest tech creators.Whether you're just starting your IT journey or you're a seasoned professional, this episode is…

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Machine-Scale Defense and the Future of Cybersecurity 29:50

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Jeetu Patel, President and Chief Product Officer at Cisco, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. Jeetu shares insights on the urgent need for machine-scale defenses, the potential for defenders to finally tip the scale against attackers, and the impor…

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160: Greg 1:37:59

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Greg Linares (AKA Laughing Mantis) joins us to tell us about how he became the youngest hacker to be arrested in Arizona. Follow Greg on Twitter: https://x.com/Laughing_Mantis. Sponsors Support for this show comes from ThreatLocker®. ThreatLocker® is a Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform that strengthens your infrastructure from the ground up. …

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Episode 206: Chris Hutchins’s Travel Hacking Gets Hacked 42:55

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If you have never listened to Chris Hutchins explain how to get free travel, you’ve probably been paying too much for your vacations. Turns out, a threat actor was listening to him and stole his miles. Download this week’s episode to hear how he hacked the situation to score even more points. (This episode originally airdropped September 26, 2022.)…