Cyber Chronicles

Vijay

Cyber Chronicles brings you true stories from the dark side of the web. Each short episode reveals how real cyber crimes happened, how they were uncovered, and the lessons we can learn to stay safe. From clever hacks to billion-dollar frauds, this podcast turns digital threats into gripping stories — making cybersecurity engaging, relatable, and unforgettable.

  1. Apr 6

    The Insider: When the Threat Was Already Inside

    Not all cyberattacks come from outside. Sometimes the most damaging breach is carried out by a trusted employee — someone who already has the keys.

    6 min

  2. Feb 23

    Marriott: The Hotel Breach That Exposed the World

    In 2018, Marriott revealed that hackers had accessed its reservation system for years, exposing data of up to 500 million guests — including passport details and travel histories.

    6 min

  3. Feb 16

    Yahoo: The Breach That Affected Everyone

    In 2013, attackers infiltrated Yahoo and stole data from every single user account — all 3 billion of them. It remains the largest data breach in history.

    6 min

  4. Feb 7

    Uber: Hacked by a Teenager

    In 2022, an 18-year-old hacker breached Uber’s internal systems and announced it on Slack. No malware. No zero-days. Just social engineering.

    6 min

  5. Jan 24

    Equifax: The Patch That Never Happened

    In 2017, a missing software update exposed the personal data of 147 million people. This wasn’t a sophisticated hack — it was a preventable disaster.

    6 min

  6. 12/03/2025

    Ashley Madison: The Hack That Exposed the World’s Most Private Secrets

    In 2015, a dating site for secret affairs was hacked — and 36 million identities were exposed. What followed wasn’t just a data leak… it was the unraveling of real human lives.

    6 min

  7. 11/24/2025

    The LinkedIn Job Offer That Wasn’t: How North Korean Hackers Stole Secrets Through Fake Recruiters

    In 2022, North Korean hackers posed as LinkedIn recruiters, offering high-paying jobs to tech employees. What looked like a career opportunity turned into one of the most successful corporate espionage campaigns in recent years.

    8 min

  8. 11/17/2025

    Colonial Pipeline: The Ransomware That Stopped the Fuel

    In 2021, a ransomware attack shut down the largest fuel pipeline in the U.S., causing chaos across the East Coast. This is the story of how one password triggered a national emergency.

    7 min
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About

Cyber Chronicles brings you true stories from the dark side of the web. Each short episode reveals how real cyber crimes happened, how they were uncovered, and the lessons we can learn to stay safe. From clever hacks to billion-dollar frauds, this podcast turns digital threats into gripping stories — making cybersecurity engaging, relatable, and unforgettable.

Information

  • Creator
    Vijay
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Vijay
  • Show Website
    Cyber Chronicles