What the Hack with Adam Levin

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What the Hack with Adam Levin

"What the Hack with Adam Levin" is the award-winning weekly true cybercrime podcast--the place to hear memorable stories and get good advice. 

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    FBI Operative Eric O’Neill: Cybercriminals Are Spies—Not Hackers

    What if the biggest threat to your privacy wasn’t some hacker in a hoodie—but a spy trained to infiltrate your life? Former FBI operative Eric O’Neill, the man who took down spy Robert Hanssen, explains how digital spies target us, offering along the way real-world tips to protect ourselves in a world where everyone’s a potential target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min

  2. NOV 12

    Dick Gephardt Wants a Safer Internet

    Former House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt is on a mission to kill Section 230, the legal shield that lets social media giants profit from chaos. If engagement-driven algorithms are fueling harmful content for the sake of profit, is it time for the U.S. to take bold action to rein in the Internet? (You know the answer, but this is a must listen!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  3. NOV 5

    CISA Director Jen Easterly Stands Watch in the Cyberwars

    From elections to ransomware, CISA Director Jen Easterly breaks down the threats to America’s critical infrastructure and what’s being done to stop them, sharing along the way her journey from the real-life battlefield to the frontlines of cybersecurity. This is a rare glimpse into the most pressing threats America faces—and a compelling story about Director Easterly’s own experience being targeted.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min

  4. OCT 29

    Our Spookiest Episode Ever: Smart Devices and You

    Adam, Beau, and Travis are joined by Mozilla’s Jen Caltrider to uncover the hidden dangers of the Internet of Things (IoT), showing how everyday devices—like smart glasses, baby monitors, and even toasters—have become a gateway for hackers, companies, and even stalkers to exploit your personal data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min

  5. OCT 22

    Gretchen Peters Fights the Digital Underworld in Congress

    Gretchen Peters, co-founder and executive director of the Alliance to Counter Crime Online, knows better than most how criminal networks flourish on social media platforms. From drug trafficking to child exploitation, we focus on something from 1996 called Section 230 that makes many crimes possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min

  6. OCT 15

    Max Lebow Battles a Cyber PsyOps Nightmare

    When Max Lebow received a chilling Instagram message detailing intimate information about him, he found himself pulled into a cyber nightmare. In this episode, Max shares his battle with a mysterious hacker who knew enough about him to coerce him into a terrifying journey of digital manipulation, paranoia, and, finally, survival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min

  7. OCT 8

    Ava Smithing Battles Big Tech and the Algorithm Trap

    Ava Smithing was eleven when she saw a swimsuit on Pinterest that she liked. That innocent click turned into an eating disorder. How? This episode explores the most dangerous thing children face today: Algorithms. On a mission to hold Big Tech accountable, Ava shares her journey as an activist with us, including her recent role providing Congressional testimony in support of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

  8. OCT 1

    Senators Blackburn and Blumenthal Join Us to Discuss the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)

    From cyberbullying to harmful algorithms, the risks are real. This week, Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal join us to discuss their bipartisan bill—the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Together, they’re taking on Big Tech to ensure the safety of children online. Tune in to hear how KOSA could change the digital world for the better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min
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"What the Hack with Adam Levin" is the award-winning weekly true cybercrime podcast--the place to hear memorable stories and get good advice. 

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  • Creator
    Loud Tree Media
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    177
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Loud Tree Media, WTH?
  • Show Website
    What the Hack with Adam Levin

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