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 11 episodes available.

Cyber Minds episodes:

December 04, 2024 The Ride-Sharing Data Disaster
In 2016, Uber faced one of the most infamous data breaches in tech history, exposing the personal information of 57 million riders and drivers. But what made this breach even more shocking was how it was handled—or mishandled—by those at the top. In this episode, we unravel the events leading up to the breach, the questionable decision to cover it up, and the fallout that reshaped Uber’s leadership and security practices.

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9min
November 15, 2024 The Homeless Hacker: Adrian Lamo’s Cyber Odyssey
In this episode of Cyber Minds, we delve into the complex and controversial life of Adrian Lamo, known as "The Homeless Hacker." Lamo's story is one of contradictions—celebrated for his hacking skills but criticized for his choices. From his high-profile intrusions into major corporate systems like Microsoft and The New York Times to his pivotal role in turning in whistleblower Chelsea Manning, Lamo's actions raise critical questions about the ethics of hacking and cyber justice.

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11min
October 16, 2024 The Youngest Hacker: Kristoffer Wilhelm von Hassel
In this episode of Cyber Minds, we delve into the incredible story of Kristoffer Wilhelm von Hassel, the five-year-old who made global headlines for uncovering a security flaw in Microsoft’s Xbox Live system. How did a child crack the code of one of the world’s biggest tech companies? We explore how his discovery reshaped cybersecurity discussions and the surprising reaction from Microsoft.

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12min
September 09, 2024 NASA 1999: The Hack That Shook Space
In 1999, NASA experienced a breach that sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity world. A 15-year-old hacker known as “c0mrade” infiltrated NASA's computer systems, gaining access to critical files and forcing the space agency to shut down its network for 21 days. This episode of "Cyber Minds" dives into the audacious hack that exposed vulnerabilities in one of the world’s most secure institutions. We’ll explore how the breach occurred, the hacker’s motivations, and the impact on NASA’s operations.

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9min
August 03, 2023 Y2K Bug
If you are a Millennial, Gen X’er, Baby Boomer, or from any generations prior, you most certainly remember the Y2K fears that dominated the culture. With computers having only operated within the span of the 1900s, we were told that the change in date when January 1st of 2000 would hit, would wreak havoc on computing systems worldwide. This was a result of how dates were stored in computing systems, which we will tackle more in-depth on this show.

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12min
April 18, 2023 Stumbling Upon Spy Technology
How a man accused of million-dollar fraud uncovered a never before seen, secret surveillance device.
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15min
August 08, 2022 Blue Box
Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs are best known as the founders of Apple Computer Company. Apple was founded on April 1, 1976, but the two had been friends for five years. Just months after meeting, the two were intrigued and fascinated by an article on the illegal 'blue box,' a device that allowed you to make free phone calls, plus other illicit uses. After many weeks of immersing themselves in finding out how to build such a device, they succeeded. Thus began a shady business endeavor between them, ultimately laying the groundwork for the world's second-largest company.
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10min
July 11, 2022 The John McAfee Story Part 2
John McAfee was born on September 18th of 1945 in Cinderford, England to an American father and a British mother. Don, the father of John, was attached to an American Army unit stationed in the area. John McAfee primarily grew up in Virginia, but very much considered himself both a Brit and an American. Quite eerily, Don McAfee, who struggled with alcoholism resulting in violent outbursts at his son, committed suicide in 1961 when John was only 15. It made an impact on John, described in articles about the incident as “haunting,” but rather than sulk, he threw himself into his fascination with mathematics and early computers.
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22min
February 21, 2022 The John McAfee Story: Part 1
John McAfee was born on September 18th of 1945 in Cinderford, England to an American father and a British mother. Don, the father of John, was attached to an American Army unit stationed in the area. John McAfee primarily grew up in Virginia, but very much considered himself both a Brit and an American. Quite eerily, Don McAfee, who struggled with alcoholism resulting in violent outbursts at his son, committed suicide in 1961 when John was only 15. It made an impact on John, described in articles about the incident as “haunting,” but rather than sulk, he threw himself into his fascination with mathematics and early computers.
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15min
January 29, 2021 Albert Gonzales: A Bright Young Boy to Money Fraudster

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18min

FAQs about Cyber Minds:

How many episodes does Cyber Minds have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.