Cyber Everything

How do we stop scammers who move faster than the law? In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the Global Signal Exchange (GSE) to reveal how a billion-signal database is revolutionising the fight against global fraud.

Join Emily, Lucien, and Mark from Oxford Information Labs as they discuss the technical architecture and real-world impact of the GSE. Discover how a landmark "Malvertising" pilot between Google and Amazon proved that even the world’s largest platforms have blind spots that only collaborative signal sharing can fix. We dive into the "Big Tech" partnerships, the use of AI and LLMs for threat classification, and why "making it a sport" through league tables is encouraging providers to clean up the internet's supply chain.

Is the dream of a resilient, open internet dying? Join us as we dissect Iran’s unprecedented 2026 digital airlock and why Microsoft’s CEO thinks you’re using AI all wrong.

In this episode of The Internet, Seriously, we sit down with Whisper Security CEO Kaveh Ranjbar to uncover the technical "bottlenecks" and BGP manipulation behind Iran's massive January 2026 internet blackout. We move beyond the headlines to discuss the human cost of digital sovereignty and whether "low-orbit" satellites like Starlink are a viable escape. Plus, we explore the shift from AI "slop" to high-value cognitive tools and provide a blunt review of the Sonos software meltdown—proving that even your home speakers aren't safe from the "internet of broken things."

You’ve heard the headlines about the Coupang data breach, but what does 34 million compromised accounts really mean for your personal safety? If you're looking for expert analysis on modern online scams and how to protect your data, you're in the right place!In this episode, our experts unpack the massive Korean retailer Coupang data leak, discussing the risks of identity theft, phishing, and the critical importance of a robust employee offboarding process. Plus, we provide an exclusive debrief from the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) in D.C., where we heard shocking new details on scams and the vital need for global, collaborative fraud prevention efforts. Learn how industry leaders, government, and technology companies are finally working together to combat the rising tide of cybercrime and keep your family safe online.

Welcome to the Internet Seriously Tech Christmas Wish List 2025! If you’re a gamer, creative professional, or homeowner looking for the next truly game-changing tech upgrade, you’ve come to the right place.In this special episode, we dive deep into the ultimate next-gen tech for a faster, fitter, and simpler life. We review why the PS5 upgrade is now essential for performance, explore the Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure that makes 4K video editing faster than internal storage, and check out the discreet smart fitness ring that offers superior health metrics. Finally, we look at the robot hoover that promises to automate your daily chores for a truly "set and forget" clean home. Stop guessing—start upgrading!Long story short, from part one to part two.. we all want robot hoovers....

Welcome to our special Tech Christmas Wish List episode where we debate the must-have and must-avoid AI gadgets and robots of the holiday season! If you’re looking for unique gift ideas or a serious discussion on tech trends, you're in the right place.Join the Internet Seriously team as we reveal our personal, and often hilarious, Christmas tech wishes. We dive deep into the incredible Insta360 camera drone (the “anti-gravity” flyer), the surprisingly dramatic life of the Roomba robot vacuum (and its cat rivals), and the alarming trend of AI-generated family Christmas cards. Finally, we dissect the terrifying $20,000 Neo Home Robot, discussing its high-dexterity strength and the privacy implications of "human-in-the-loop" learning. This is a must-watch before you finalise your Christmas shopping!

Are you worried about the Australia Social Media Ban for under 16s? Curious if Google's Anti-Gravity AI Code Editor will replace your job? You're in the right place for the expert policy and tech breakdown!

In this crucial episode, our expert panel dives deep into two of the biggest debates shaking the digital world. First, we tackle the Australian ban on social media for under 16s, analysing the legal challenges, technical feasibility, and the impact on children’s rights vs. online safety. We then shift gears to the future of software development with a first-hand review of Google Anti-Gravity, an advanced AI-powered IDE built on VS Code and Gemini. Will this autonomous agent model revolutionise coding or lead to "crap software" and a lack of critical thinking?

Are you struggling to get reliable and repeatable results from AI in your professional research? This episode dives into the methodological rigour needed to turn large language models (LLMs) into trustworthy scholarly tools.

Join our discussion with R&D Engineer James Sutherland to uncover the secrets of advanced prompt engineering, including why giving your chatbot a "role" and demanding reasoning drastically improves accuracy. We explore the critical concept of AI "temperature" (and how it affects deterministic results) and connect it to the crucial academic field of uncertainty quantification. Learn how to build a multi-dimensional approach to AI analysis, moving beyond the simple "answer" to a complete, explainable methodology essential for AI standards and regulation.

Are you trying to understand the geopolitical and technical reality of the AI revolution? You're in the right place. This episode unpacks King Charles's symbolic warning to Nvidia's CEO and explains why Jensen Huang's company is the unrivalled $4 Trillion power behind modern AI.

Join Lucian, Emily, and Mark as they dive deep into the hardware dominance of Nvidia's GPUs and the CUDA platform, exploring the ethical and societal risks of concentrated AI control. We discuss the massive computational cost of LLMs and the push for manufacturer guardrails. Plus, we pivot to a stunning cyber security failure: how the Louvre Museum's $1.2 million heist revealed the trivial password "Louvre," and what this massive security gap teaches us about cyber security across all industries.

Welcome to the essential discussion on the biggest tech debates of the week! If you’re trying to understand the terrifying future of humanoid AI robots and the real cause of global cloud outages, you're in the right place.This week, we dive deep into the controversial launch of the 1X Neo AI robot, debating its potential to revolutionize (or ruin) disability and elderly care, the ethical pitfalls of emotional exploitation, and the unsettling reality of the uncanny valley. Then, we break down the critical Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud outages, explaining why the obscure Domain Name System (DNS) is the internet's central "kill switch" and how this common failure mechanism poses a massive cybersecurity risk to our connected world. Plus, a quick detour into AI-generated art in music!

Welcome to the reality check on the internet's biggest threat: deepfakes and the total loss of trust in digital media. If you're wondering if we can still tell what's real and what's fake online, you're in the right place.In this vital discussion, Dr. Manny Ahmed, founder of Open Origins and visiting researcher at Cambridge, explains why the deepfake 'arms race' of detection is over, and introduces the only sustainable solution: provenance. Learn how Open Origins uses secure sourcing (3D depth mapping on cameras) and archive anchoring (blockchain for historical footage) to create an unforgeable audit trail that definitively proves media authenticity. This paradigm shift is not just protecting news organizations like ITN, it’s fighting for our shared sense of reality and the future of democracy in a bot-dominated digital world.