What happens when a 10 year old hacks into the U.S. government and grows up to defend nations from some of the most sophisticated cyberattacks in modern history?

In this gripping episode, Chris Kubecka renowned cybersecurity expert and founder of HypoSec, joins us to reveal the raw, untold realities of digital warfare. From stopping a second wave of attacks on South Korea to battling Iranian disinformation networks, Chris brings deep operational insights and incredible personal stories to the mic.

We explore:

• How she thwarted an Iranian espionage plot and became a target of doxing and death threats
• The inside story of the Shamoon cyberattack on Saudi Aramco, and how she helped bring a crippled oil giant back online
• Why generative AI poses an urgent threat to privacy, truth, and global stability
• The rise of “harvest now, decrypt later” in the post-quantum era

Key Insights & Takeaways:

• Why the next war won’t start with bombs but with wiped servers and weaponized information
• The critical importance of encryption hygiene and preparing for post-quantum threats
• Why AI-powered misinformation is undermining trust in everything from media to democracy
• How aspiring ethical hackers can build real world skills and networks that matter
• Why your water supply not your bank account might be the first casualty in a cyberwar

With blunt honesty, dark humor, and unmatched expertise, Chris shows us what it really means to defend against invisible enemies in an increasingly hostile digital world.