Episodes 175
Avg. Duration 56m
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Apple Rating 4.9 (8,019)
Since Sep 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Explore true stories of the dark side of the Internet with host Jack Rhysider as he takes you on a journey through the chilling world of hacking, data breaches, and cyber crime.

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S1E175 175: Bayrob

Jun 02, 2026 1h 36m

It started with a fake car listing on eBay.What looked like a simple online scam quietly grew, over more than a decade, into one of the most sophisticated cybercrime operations the FBI had ever…

S1E174 174: Pacific Rim

May 05, 2026 1h 30m

For six years, Sophos fought a secret cyber war against a state-backed hacking group targeting its firewalls. This forced Sophos to drastically change tactics to properly secure their firewalls.Was…

S1E173 173: Tarjeteros

Apr 21, 2026 38m Transcript

In the streets of the Dominican Republic, a new economy thrives in the shadows. It’s built not on tourism or sugar, but on stolen data. They call them tarjeteros. And they are making a lot of money…

S1E172 172: SuperBox

Apr 07, 2026 1h 27m Transcript

What if there was a device which gave you endless movies and TV shows without ads? Ok great sign me up! In this episode we interview “D3ada55”, who found such a device, but as she gazed into it, she…

S1E171 171: Melody Fraud

Mar 03, 2026 1h 9m Transcript

What if the music charts you see aren’t real? What if the numbers that define success can be manufactured? We talked to Andrew, a man who has spent his career on both sides of this battle. He once…

S1E170 170: Phrack

Feb 03, 2026 45m Transcript

Phrack is legendary. It is the oldest, and arguably the most prestigious, underground hacking magazine in the world.It started in 1985 and is still running today. In this episode we interview the…

S1E169 169: MoD

Jan 20, 2026 1h 6m Transcript

Legion of Doom, step aside. There’s a new elite hacker group in town, and they’re calling themselves Masters of Deception (MoD). With tactics that are grittier and more sophisticated than those of…

S1E168 168: LoD

Jan 06, 2026 1h 17m Transcript

The Legion of Doom (LoD) wasn’t just a “hacker group”, it captured the essence of underground hacking in the 80s/90s. BBSes, phreaking, rival crews, and the crackdowns that changed everything. From…

S1E167 167: Threatlocker

Dec 23, 2025 49m Transcript

A manufacturer gets hit with ransomware. A hospital too. Learn how Threatlocker stops these types of attacks. This episode is brought to you by Threatlocker.SponsorsThis episode is sponsored by…

S1E166 166: Maxie

Dec 02, 2025 1h 1m Transcript

Maxie Reynolds loves an adventure, especially the kind where she’s breaking into buildings (legally). In this episode, she shares stories from her time as a professional penetration tester, including…

S1E165 165: Tanya

Nov 04, 2025 47m Transcript

Tanya Janca is a globally recognized AppSec (application security) expert and founder of We Hack Purple. In this episode, she shares wild stories from the front lines of cybersecurity. She shares…

S1E164 164: Oak Cliff Swipers

Oct 07, 2025 1h 28m Transcript

He started small, swiping cards, buying gift cards, and cashing out. It spiraled into a full‑blown criminal enterprise. Dozens of co‑conspirators, stacks of stolen plastic, and a lifestyle built on…

S1E163 163: Ola

Sep 02, 2025 1h 22m Transcript

In 2019, Ola Bini, a Swedish programmer and privacy advocate, was arrested in Ecuador for being a Russian hacker.Find Ola on X: https://x.com/olabini. Or visit his website https://olabini.se/blog/.…

S1E162 162: Hieu

Aug 05, 2025 1h 33m Transcript

All Hieu Minh Ngo wanted was to make money online. But when he stumbled into the dark web, he found more than just opportunity, he found a global dark market. What started as a side hustle turned…

S1E161 161: mg

Jul 15, 2025 1h 11m Transcript

In this episode we talk with mg (https://x.com/MG), the brilliant (and notorious) hacker and hardware engineer behind the OMG Cable. A seemingly ordinary USB cable with extraordinary offensive…

S1E160 160: Greg

Jul 01, 2025 1h 37m Transcript

Greg Linares (AKA Laughing Mantis) joins us to tell us about how he became the youngest hacker to be arrested in Arizona.Follow Greg on Twitter: https://x.com/Laughing_Mantis.SponsorsSupport for this…

S1E159 159: Vastaamo

Jun 03, 2025 51m Transcript

Joe Tidy investigates what may be the cruelest and most disturbing cyber attack in history. A breach so invasive it blurred the line between digital crime and psychological torture. This story might…

S1E158 158: MalwareTech

May 06, 2025 1h 6m Transcript

MalwareTech was an anonymous security researcher, until he accidentally stopped WannaCry, one of the largest ransomware attacks in history. That single act of heroism shattered his anonymity and…

S1E157 157: Grifter

Apr 01, 2025 1h 17m Transcript

Grifter is a longtime hacker, DEF CON organizer, and respected voice in the infosec community. From his early days exploring networks to helping shape one of the largest hacker conferences in the…

S1E156 156: Kill List

Mar 18, 2025 1h 2m Transcript

The dark web is full of mystery. Some of it’s just made up though. Chris Monteiro wanted to see what was real and fake and discovered a hitman for hire site which took him on an unbelievable…

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