In the final episode of the year, CYBR.HAK.CAST hosts Michael and Phil reflect on a busy season of learning and community. They share key takeaways from recent conferences, unpack why staying alert to online scams matters more than ever, and recap a special screening of the I Am Machine documentary. Tune in for community updates, year-end reflections, and a call to action - tell us what you want to see at CYBR.HAK.CON. 2026!

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Things Mentioned:

• Beware: PayPal Subscriptions Abused to Send Fake Purchase Emails - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-paypal-subscriptions-abused-to-send-fake-purchase-emails/
• North Korea-Linked Hackers steal $2.02 Billion in 2025, Leading Global Crypto Theft - https://thehackernews.com/2025/12/north-korea-linked-hackers-steal-202.html
• I Am Machine - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38354070/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_lk
• Cyber Circus Network - https://cybercircusnetwork.com/
• Inhuman Documentary - https://inhumandocumentary.com/
• Hack Space Con - https://www.hackspacecon.com/
• Hack Red Con - https://www.hackredcon.com/
• BSides Transylvania - https://bsidestransylvania.com/
• CYBR.HAK.CON. - https://www.cybrhakcon.com/

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In this episode:

• Host: Michael Farnum
• Host: Phillip Wylie
• Production and editing: Lauren Andrus
• Music by: Kike Gutz