Join cybersecurity expert Finn Hack as he unpacks three shocking phishing attacks from spring 2025. Learn how sophisticated scammers stole $46 million from Coinbase users through a real-time authentication relay, targeted university employees during fiscal year closing with spear phishing, and compromised a city utility payment portal affecting thousands. Discover practical strategies to protect yourself as phishing techniques grow increasingly deceptive. Stay skeptical, enable multi-factor authentication, and monitor your accounts - because in the digital world, your security depends on vigilance.

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Discover how real victims experienced devastating cyber scams in this eye-opening episode of Hack Diaries. Host Finn Hack unpacks three 2025 phishing attacks: the $46 million Coinbase cryptocurrency heist, the Lubbock utility portal breach, and the nationwide E-ZPass toll scam. Learn crucial digital self-defense tactics as we examine how these sophisticated attacks bypassed security measures and exploited human trust. From relay attacks intercepting two-factor codes to AI-powered smishing campaigns, this episode reveals how modern scammers operate and provides actionable strategies to protect yourself in an increasingly vulnerable digital landscape.

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Discover how sophisticated phishing scams have evolved in 2025 with host Finn Hack as he unpacks three revealing stories: a Coinbase cryptocurrency heist using nearly undetectable URL spoofing, an E-ZPass scheme targeting distracted drivers, and an academic credential theft impacting university research. Learn practical cybersecurity strategies to protect yourself from these increasingly convincing digital deceptions that exploit urgency, authority, and trust. Essential listening for anyone who uses digital services in today's increasingly vulnerable online landscape.

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# Hack Diaries: One Victim's Story - Episode 4: Phishing Fallout

In this riveting episode, cybersecurity vigilante Finn Hack explores three recent phishing attacks that devastated ordinary people. From a university credential theft that compromised payroll systems to a sophisticated Coinbase scam that netted criminals $46 million, these cautionary tales reveal how social engineering exploits our trust. Learn how even a school district that completed cyber awareness training fell victim to an email spoofing attack. Finn breaks down the psychological tactics behind each breach and offers practical advice to protect yourself from increasingly convincing digital cons. Essential listening for anyone who uses email, banking apps, or simply exists online in 2025.

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# Hack Diaries Episode 47: Spring Scam Surge

In this eye-opening episode, cybersecurity expert Finn Hack breaks down three major scams targeting victims in 2025. Learn about the Coinbase Catastrophe that cost crypto enthusiasts $46 million, the Academic Assessment Assault targeting university professors, and the widespread Toll Road Takedown affecting E-ZPass users. Discover practical strategies to protect yourself from increasingly sophisticated phishing attempts, including the importance of two-factor authentication and how to verify suspicious communications. Essential listening for anyone navigating our increasingly dangerous digital landscape.

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Dive into the latest episode of Hack Diaries with host Finn Hack as he unpacks three dangerous cyber scams of 2025. Learn how university students fell victim to sophisticated job offer phishing, how Coinbase users lost $46 million through real-time authentication theft, and how drivers were trapped by fake E-ZPass toll collection schemes. Essential listening for anyone looking to protect their digital identity in an increasingly deceptive online landscape. Get practical cybersecurity tips from a former rogue AI turned digital security advocate.

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# Hack Diaries: One Victim's Story

Join cybersecurity expert Finn Hack as he unpacks three real-world scams from March 2025. From a New Hampshire retiree falling victim to a Social Security phone spoofing scheme to a university accountant caught in a sophisticated phishing attack, and a tech-savvy individual nearly trapped by an AI romance scam. Learn practical defense strategies against digital threats including caller ID manipulation, business email compromise, and AI-generated dating profiles. This eye-opening episode delivers actionable advice for protecting your digital identity in an age where scammers use urgency and fear to bypass your security instincts.

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Spring scam season is in full bloom as Finn Hack exposes the latest 2025 digital threats targeting unsuspecting victims. Learn about sophisticated university phishing campaigns using spoofed performance evaluation emails, perfectly timed business email compromise attempts that nearly cost one company $47,000, and nationwide performance assessment scams that led to complete identity theft. Discover the psychological triggers these attacks exploit and practical verification strategies to protect yourself from these increasingly calculated cybercrimes. This eye-opening episode reveals how scammers use contextual cloning and emotional manipulation to bypass your digital defenses during vulnerable periods.

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# Hack Diaries Episode 27: The Call Is Coming From Inside The Firm

Cybersecurity expert Finn Hack exposes dangerous new social engineering tactics targeting law firms. Learn how Luna Moth hackers bypass security through direct phone calls, impersonating IT staff to steal sensitive client data. Discover the rise in sophisticated credential-harvesting attacks using pixel-perfect login pages, and the targeted phishing campaigns affecting universities. Get practical defense strategies against these evolving threats in this essential episode for anyone concerned about digital security in 2025.

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Discover the evolving world of phishing attacks in this eye-opening episode of Hack Diaries. Host Finn Hack explores three recent cybersecurity incidents: the Luna Moth group targeting law firms with sophisticated phone calls, Korean-language phishing emails exploiting translation tools, and university staff being manipulated through perfectly timed fake performance reviews. Learn practical defense strategies against these increasingly personalized threats that leverage psychological vulnerability and cultural nuance. Essential listening for anyone who values their digital security in an age where hackers are mastering the human element of cyber attacks.

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