The TechTual Talk

The TechTual Talk
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Introducing The Techtual Talk - the ultimate podcast for exploring the exciting world of technology and promoting diversity in the industry! Join us as we delve into the many avenues available in tech, including non-technical roles, and shine a spotlight on the representation of African Americans and other people of color in this space. We believe that every child, regardless of their background, should have the opportunity to discover and pursue a fulfilling career in technology. With The Techtual Talk, we aim to bridge the gap and provide the inspiration and resources needed to succeed.

  1. 2d ago

    Accenture Exposed The Pentagon To AI: The Shadow Agent Crisis

    Take your career to the next level here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Did an Accenture contractor just expose the Pentagon to a rogue AI, or are we entering a dangerous new era of uncontrollable shadow agents? In Episode 225 of The TechTual Talk, HD and CyberShortieee dive into the terrifying reality of AI agents infiltrating highly secure government networks, why Bank of America is begging you to stop giving your passwords to AI assistants, and the brewing retail war between Amazon and Walmart over autonomous AI shoppers. Plus, they break down how hackers are weaponizing phishing emails with AI prompt injections, a massive data breach hitting Homeland Security agents, and the ridiculous security flaw that exposed Applebee's customer data!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro08:08 DoorDash Agentic Commerce18:20 Don’t Share Bank Logins24:42 AI Knowledge Gap Clip33:06 AI Access Gone Sideways39:36 Phishing Emails For AI43:30 Shadow AI Stats Reality46:45 Vishing Bank Scam Example54:52 AfroTech Networking Gameplan01:00:45 Reddit Cyber Masters Dilemma01:04:52 Pentagon 90 Day Grid Prep01:05:53 Portfolio Files And DLP Risks01:09:36 100K Help Desk Pay Cut Debate01:17:09 Per Scholas Bootcamp Reality01:20:54 ICE Agent Doxing And PII Fallout01:26:41 Recruiter Games And Bias01:37:33 Wrap Up And Dad Jokes

    Accenture Exposed The Pentagon To AI: The Shadow Agent Crisis

  2. Oct 26

    Big 4 Consulting Firms Will Ruin Your Life: No Hype, Just Reality

    Take your career to the next level here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Is working at a Big 4 consulting firm a guaranteed career launchpad, or is it a trap that will burn you out and ruin your life? In Episode 224 of The TechTual Talk, HD and CyberShortieee dive into the harsh realities of corporate consulting culture, why major banks like JPMorgan are blocking rogue third-party AI agents, and whether you should ever give a two-week notice when leaving a job. Plus, they break down the massive PHP2Shell zero-day exploit, ConnectWise supply chain attacks, and Workday’s game-changing universal job profile update!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  00:00:00 Intro05:15 Episode Agenda and Sponsor06:53 Should You Work Big Four Firms?14:08 The iPhone Duo 21:37 PHP2Shell Internet Crisis33:47 Banks Blocking AI Agents41:02 AI Autocomplete Horror Stories42:15 Gears of War E-Day Breakdown44:35 Has AI Made Work Easier52:08 New Job Wants to Quit57:47 Vendor Trust During Security Incidents01:04:05 Quest Diagnostics Healthcare Breach01:10:31 Grace Hopper Canceled01:18:19 ConnectWise Supply Chain Attack01:21:59 AI Agents Weekend Defense01:23:58 AI Safety Incidents Spiral01:27:06 Would You Trust Home Robots01:29:28 Why Black Boys should go to college01:36:39 Workday One Profile Win01:40:03 Surviving Corporate America01:44:38 Halloween Scary Movie Debate

    Big 4 Consulting Firms Will Ruin Your Life: No Hype, Just Reality

  3. Oct 12

    Is Pretty Privilege REAL in IT?, US H-1B Visa Crackdown, In-Person Interviews Return?

    Support the show and join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you actually performing well at work, or are you on the verge of being surprised at your next review? In this clip from Episode 223 of The TechTual Talk, HD and CyberShortieee break down how to proactively measure your standing at work, the federal H-1B visa crackdown and tech hiring impact, and why AI face tools might bring back mandatory in-person interviews sooner than you think.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro01:38 Are Doing Well At Work?09:40 First Impressions14:06 One On Ones And Visibility21:54 Pretty Privilege At Work29:32 Writing Trails And No Venting30:17 Work Friends And Closing Jokes31:29 Flock Cameras Ruled Unconstitutional40:05 Apple Tightens AI Disk Access46:29 OpenAI EU Text Watermarking50:41 OpenAI Safety Researchers Fired55:42 H-1B Crackdown and Tech Hiring01:07:53 ShinyHunters FBI Breach01:11:10 Recruiter Rejects Candidate01:13:39 Pretty Privilege in IT01:18:13 Ask If Role Is Approved for hiring01:23:34 Epic Pauses for Security01:30:42 AI Forces In Person Interviews01:33:55 Help Desk Rants and Wrap

    Is Pretty Privilege REAL in IT?, US H-1B Visa Crackdown, In-Person Interviews Return?

  4. Oct 5

    Ep. 222 | Is Your Degree Useless?, OpenAI Breaches Gov Systems, Should you Quit a $200K Stable Job?

    Support the show and join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In Episode 222, HD and CyberShortieee are back in the building after a two-week break to tackle federal breach chaos, rogue AI agents, and big career questions! They dive into Cybersecurity Awareness Month, ShinyHunters hacking fbijobs.gov, and unencrypted Pentagon files exposing over 3 million records. The duo also breaks down OpenAI’s agent accessing Australian government systems, Meta Muse syncing local Mac messages, CrowdStrike’s new continuous identity tech for AI, and mass Citrix NetScaler exploits. Plus, they share real talk on the best vs. worst college majors, new student loan shifts impacting nurses, iced coffee interview etiquette, and whether you should ever take a $50K pay cut to move to a new city! Tune in for your weekly dose of cybersecurity news, hot takes, nostalgic laughs, and honest tech career advice!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro01:48 CyberShortieee Homecoming Book Signing05:18 Cybersecurity Awareness Month09:34 FBI and Pentagon Breaches16:06 Frontline Education Data Breach17:54 Citrix NetScaler Exploits21:56 AI Agents and Meta Muse Privacy34:29 When Walmart Was 24 Hours39:40 Best Majors For Stability43:36 Worst Majors And Pay Reality47:53 Student Loans Treasury Shift52:27 Nursing Loan Caps And Equity55:49 Golden Handcuffs Chicago Move01:04:09 Iced Coffee Interview Debate01:07:02 Nostalgia Pre Internet Days01:08:27 Stop Volunteering Information01:13:20 Wrap Up And Safety Reminders

    Ep. 222 | Is Your Degree Useless?, OpenAI Breaches Gov Systems, Should you Quit a $200K Stable Job?

  5. Sep 21

    Are Trades Better Than Tech? Gen Z Work Debates, Claude Money & HBO Max Hack

    Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/techtualchatter to get a 14- day FREE trial and see if your personal information has been leaked online------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In Episode 221, HD goes solo dolo to cover Andrew Yang’s AI dividend warnings, Anthropic testing "Claude Money" with live bank links, and leaked GoogleBook photos! He breaks down ClickFix malware hitting Mac/Windows via compromised Reddit ads, ShinyHunters leaking Florida DMV records, and new Microsoft Teams security blocks. Plus, HD shares real talk on Gen Z vs. Boomers in corporate America, blue-collar vs. white-collar salaries, interview red flags, and ending hiring bias! Tune in for your weekly dose of cybersecurity news, hot takes, and honest tech career advice!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 intro03:15 Why Millennials Cannot Retire11:40 FOMO and Housing Pressure12:56 Andrew Yang on AI Regulation22:52 GoogleBook Leaked 24:26 ClickFix Reddit Malware Scam Breakdown28:16 Florida DMV Data Breach29:39 Aura Sponsor Identity Protection31:17 Iced Coffee Interview Debate34:29 Claude Money Privacy Concerns38:36 How to Govern AI Agents41:19 MITRE ATLAS AI Attacks44:04 Don’t Quit your JobvToo Early49:10 Teams Malware Controls51:13 Conditional Access for  Documents54:18 Degrees vs Trades Debate01:02:03 Hiring Bias Hurts Talent01:06:07 Wrap Up and Next Steps

    Are Trades Better Than Tech? Gen Z Work Debates, Claude Money & HBO Max Hack

  6. Sep 14

    Is Your Career Stagnating? Navigating Tech Shifts, Resume Gaps & AI Risks

    join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In Episode 220, HD and Cybershortieee break down an Iranian hacker group claiming credit for a Texas AT&T outage while the company points to cable theft, an AI agent going rogue in a sandbox and battling CAPTCHAs, and over 395 organizations getting breached in seconds through PaperCut flaws. They unpack AdaptHealth’s 4.1M patient data exposure tied to a phished contractor, how AI agents are swamping government portals with "agentic flooding," and Prophet Security’s report revealing why stolen session cookies survive password resets. Plus, they share hot takes on Apple’s $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo, smart TVs snooping on household audio, Stephen A. Smith's corporate debate on hard work vs. connections, and real talk on how to navigate resume gaps and avoid coasting in tech! Tune in for your weekly dose of cybersecurity news, hot takes, and honest tech career advice!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro00:00 05:47 Stephen A vs Carrie Champion13:10 Apple Event iPhone Duo19:40 LG Smart TV Spying Claims24:29 Adapt Health Breach Lessons31:19 Iran Claims AT&T Outage37:11 AI Agents Flooding Services44:09 Papercut Agent Swarm49:52 Identity Session Hijacks54:42 Career Gaps Reality01:03:08 Six Figures Myth01:10:52 Dont Coast In Tech01:16:24 Roblox Grooming Warning01:23:45 Weekend Sign Off

    Is Your Career Stagnating? Navigating Tech Shifts, Resume Gaps & AI Risks

  7. Sep 7

    GenZ vs Boomers on Student Debt, IDScan was hacked, 284M Records Stolen in McKesson Breach

    In Episode 219, HD and Cybershortieee dive into the massive 284M patient record McKesson healthcare breach, a dark web leak exposing 153M driver's licenses from IDScan, and X Money’s launch getting hit with mass password reset attacks. They unpack a heated Gen Z vs. Boomers debate on student debt cancellation, NYC’s one-year AI ban in K-8 public schools, and a court software breach that leaked sealed judicial documents across 11 states. Plus, they get real on tech workplace culture, AI-generated resume traps, and how to escape being stuck on the help desk. Tune in for your weekly dose of cybersecurity news, hot takes, and honest tech career advice! join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro06:19 McKesson Mega Breach Breakdown10:33 IDScan Driver License Leak15:55 Gen Z vs Boomers Student Debt28:50 Thomsom Reuters Breach32:32 X Money Attack37:49 Spending on Convenience46:41 Offboarding Access Risks50:09 Walking Out Of Interviews55:42 Stuck In Help Desk59:51 AI Ban In Schools01:02:08 Parents Teachers And Basics01:04:51 Stranger Danger And Boundaries01:06:16 Privacy Talk With Kids01:06:55 Sleepover Safety Drills01:07:38 Childhood Sleepover Memories01:08:51 AI Resume Advice Reaction01:10:52 Tracking Wins And Metrics01:15:01 Average Performers In Hiring01:16:54 Small Talk And Selling Yourself01:20:47 Cyber Skills Over Certs01:21:56 Build A Home Lab Portfolio01:24:52 High Performers In Corporate01:28:53 Generations Parenting Debate01:32:03 Wrap Up And Subscribe

    GenZ vs Boomers on Student Debt, IDScan was hacked, 284M Records Stolen in McKesson Breach

  8. Aug 31

    Meta Pays $18B for Kids Data, Fake 49ers WR Scams $1.3M, Is Gen Z Soft?

    join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DescriptionIn Episode 218, HD and Cybershortieee dive into Meta’s landmark $18B settlement over kids' data, critical ServiceNow AI vulnerabilities, and major tech giants sounding the alarm on rogue AI. They also unpack the wild story of a fake 49ers player scamming $1.3M, dangerous fake GTA 6 malware traps, and the real talk behind tech career burnout. Tune in for your weekly dose of cybersecurity news, viral reactions, and honest tech career advice!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro10:57 The Real Start11:36 ChatGPT Career Roadmaps18:37 Rogue AI Warning Letter23:18 Meta Kids $18B Data Settlement28:38 ServiceNow AI Vuln Patches33:12 Log4j War Stories33:55 Music Side Quest38:14 Carhartt Data Breach44:18 Fake 49ers WR Daejon Love Scam women out of $1.3M52:31 Chinese Botnet Takedown59:39 ATF Breach Breakdown01:08:15 GTA VI Demo Malware Scam01:14:12 Tech Burnout Reality Check01:25:12 Nightclub Bans Smart Glasses01:28:56 Gen Z College Homesick Clip01:40:53 IPTV Piracy Prison Warning01:43:49 VPs Dont Know Anything01:45:58 Follow Up Email Tone01:47:44 CompTIA Cert Tier List01:52:36 LinkedIn Rant Backfires

    Meta Pays $18B for Kids Data, Fake 49ers WR Scams $1.3M, Is Gen Z Soft?
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Introducing The Techtual Talk - the ultimate podcast for exploring the exciting world of technology and promoting diversity in the industry! Join us as we delve into the many avenues available in tech, including non-technical roles, and shine a spotlight on the representation of African Americans and other people of color in this space. We believe that every child, regardless of their background, should have the opportunity to discover and pursue a fulfilling career in technology. With The Techtual Talk, we aim to bridge the gap and provide the inspiration and resources needed to succeed.

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  • Creator
    The TechTual Talk
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    235
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © © 2024 The TechTual Talk
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