The Tech Files

Rushen Wickramaratne
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An investigative journey into the systems of the world and the psychology that builds them. Analysing the adversary, profiling the mind, and applying the principles of Computer Science to the art of being human.

  1. 1D AGO · BONUS

    This AI Scam Stole $5,000 in 60 Seconds

    Learn how scammers weaponize AI to fake voices using just 3 seconds of audio, why our brains can't detect the difference, and the one simple trick that stops them cold. If you have family, you need to hear this. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ⁠⁠ Join the Community : ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/rushenwick/membership⁠⁠⁠ Donations⁠⁠ :  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/rushenwick⁠⁠⁠ Submit Your Questions : rushenwick.com

    7 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Your Smart Home Is Watching You (And It's Not Alone)

    That smart speaker in your bedroom? The camera watching your dog? They're not just serving you—they might be serving someone else entirely. We break down how the Internet of Things became the Internet of Threats, and what you can do about it before it's too late. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ⁠⁠ Join the Community : ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/rushenwick/membership⁠⁠ Donations⁠⁠ :  ⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/rushenwick⁠⁠ Submit Your Questions : rushenwick.com

    16 min

  3. JAN 27

    Self-Propagating Malware You Can't See : GlassWorm

    A sophisticated supply chain attack successfully bypassed official Microsoft marketplace by hiding in the one place no one thinks to look. We uncover how hackers used Unicode characters to hide malicious payloads in plain sight, impersonating popular tools like React and Tailwind to steal credentials and drain crypto wallets. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ⁠⁠ Join the Community : ⁠buymeacoffee.com/rushenwick/membership⁠ Donations⁠⁠ :  ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/rushenwick⁠ Submit Your Questions : rushenwick.com

    10 min

  4. JAN 20

    Cyber Crimes You Can’t See on a Dumb Phone

    In an era of digital exhaustion, thousands are "downgrading" to the simplicity of the 1990s. They’ve traded glass screens for plastic buttons and infinite scrolls for 12-key pads. It’s called the Dumb Phone Experiment, and for many, it feels like the ultimate escape from a world that won’t stop watching. But while you're enjoying the silence, someone else is listening. We discuss the paradox of the digital detox: how the very device you bought to reclaim your privacy might be the weakest link in your security. Just because you can't see the threat on your screen, doesn't mean it isn't there. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ⁠⁠ Join the Community : buymeacoffee.com/rushenwick/membership Donations⁠⁠ :  ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/rushenwick Submit Your Questions : rushenwick.com

    14 min

  5. JAN 16

    Why We’ve Lost the Ability to Think

    In 2026, we treat an empty minute like a medical emergency. Whether we are standing in a grocery line, waiting for an elevator, or sitting at a red light, we reflexively reach for our phones to "medicate" the discomfort of being alone with our thoughts. But what if that "itch" for stimulation is actually a warning sign that we are starving a vital part of our biology? In this return episode of The Tech Files, we explore the silent crisis of Solitude Deprivation. After a two-year hiatus from the digital noise, I’m breaking down why the human brain isn't just "resting" when it’s bored—it’s performing essential maintenance that our modern world has systematically optimized away. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ⁠⁠ Join the Community : ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/rushenwick/membership⁠⁠ Donations⁠⁠ :  ⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/rushenwick⁠⁠ Submit Your Questions : rushenwick.com

    29 min

  6. 02/13/2024

    The billion-dollar cybercrime underground takeover : Origins of Max Butler

    A mysterious figure known as "Iceman" has emerged as a kingpin. Who is Iceman? What's his endgame? SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ⁠⁠ Join the Community : ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/rushenwick/membership⁠⁠ Donations⁠⁠ :  ⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/rushenwick⁠⁠ Submit Your Questions : rushenwick.com

    18 min

  7. 02/07/2024

    The Top Secret Hackers DO NOT Share

    Hacking isn’t always about a guy wearing a hoodie behind a screen, typing furiously in a dark room. The heart of hacking is simpler. And hackers wouldn’t talk about it. Ever. It might surprise you. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ⁠⁠ Join the Community : ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/rushenwick/membership⁠⁠ Donations⁠⁠ :  ⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/rushenwick⁠⁠ Submit Your Questions : rushenwick.com

    22 min

  8. 10/02/2023

    Guide to landing your first Tech Job : Part 2

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    19 min
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An investigative journey into the systems of the world and the psychology that builds them. Analysing the adversary, profiling the mind, and applying the principles of Computer Science to the art of being human.

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  • Creator
    Rushen Wickramaratne
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rushen Wickramaratne
  • Show Website
    The Tech Files