Cyber Minds

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Covering the stories behind the technologists, hackers, and coders that shaped our technological world we live in today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.... more

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The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

Cyber Minds episodes:

September 30, 2025 The Fight Against Extradition: The Lauri Love Case
In this episode of Cyber Minds, we unravel the story of Lauri Love, the British activist and hacker accused of breaching U.S. government networks, including NASA, the FBI, and the U.S. Army. Facing possible extradition to the United States, Love became a symbol of the debate over cybercrime, mental health, and human rights.

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September 02, 2025 The Password Problem: Inside the LinkedIn 2012 Breach
In 2012, LinkedIn—one of the world’s largest professional networking sites—suffered a massive data breach that exposed more than 6.5 million hashed passwords. What seemed at first like a contained incident would later be revealed as one of the largest security compromises of its time, with over 117 million accounts ultimately affected.

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11min
July 24, 2025 The Whistleblower: Edward Snowden and the NSA Leak
In this landmark episode of Cyber Minds, we examine one of the most controversial figures in modern cyber history: Edward Snowden. In 2013, the former NSA contractor stunned the world by leaking classified documents that exposed sweeping global surveillance programs operated by the U.S. government.

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12min
June 26, 2025 Hacking Democracy: Inside DEF CON’s First Voting Village
In this episode of Cyber Minds, we unpack the origins of the Voting Village at DEF CON 25, which took place in July 2017 in Las Vegas. The event was conceived and organized by Jeff Moss (also known as “Dark Tangent,” the founder of DEF CON) and cybersecurity expert Jake Braun.

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11min
May 29, 2025 Welcome to the Hacker Carnival: Inside DEF CON 1
In this debut episode covering the legendary DEF CON hacker convention, Cyber Minds takes you back to 1993—when a Las Vegas hotel lobby became ground zero for one of the most influential gatherings in cybersecurity history.

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12min
May 01, 2025 Numbers Stolen, Trust Broken: The SSN Breach of 2024
In April 2024, a quiet breach shook the core of American identity infrastructure. Millions of Social Security numbers—along with names, addresses, and dates of birth—were exposed in a sophisticated cyberattack targeting a third-party government contractor.

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9min
April 02, 2025 The iPhone Revolution: Innovation in Your Pocket
From its groundbreaking debut in 2007 to the cutting-edge technology of today, the iPhone has redefined how we communicate, work, and live. In this episode of Cyber Minds, we explore the evolution of Apple’s iconic device, the innovations that set it apart, and the lasting impact it has had.

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13min
March 06, 2025 High Stakes Hack: Scattered Spider’s Las Vegas Infiltration
In the summer of 2023, the glitzy world of Las Vegas was shaken by a cyber attack orchestrated by the hacker group Scattered Spider. Targeting major casino operators, this sophisticated breach disrupted operations, exposed vulnerabilities, and left an industry on edge.

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February 06, 2025 Inside the Mind of Paige Thompson: The Capitol One Breach
In this episode of Cyber Minds, we uncover the intriguing story of Paige Thompson, the former Amazon engineer behind the infamous 2019 Capitol One data breach. Discover how Thompson exploited vulnerabilities to access the personal data of over 100 million individuals, the unconventional methods she used, and the cryptic online behavior that led to her capture. We’ll explore the complexities of her case, the ethical debates surrounding her actions, and the ripple effects it had on the world of cybersecurity. Was she a hacker, a whistleblower, or something in between? Tune in to find out.

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9min
January 09, 2025 The Accidental Hero: Marcus Hutchins and the WannaCry Worm
In this episode of Cyber Minds, we dive into the incredible story of Marcus Hutchins, the young British cybersecurity researcher who halted the global WannaCry ransomware attack in 2017. From his unexpected rise to fame to his controversial past, we’ll explore how Hutchins’ quick thinking saved countless systems worldwide—and the challenges he faced when his own history came to light. This is a tale of redemption, resilience, and the blurred lines of ethical hacking in the fight against cybercrime.

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10min

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How many episodes does Cyber Minds have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

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