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You deserve to be hacked. Not because you’re weak. But because you’re worth attacking.
These are real stories from the front lines of offensive cybersecurity. Conversations to challenge how you think about security and show why the only way to stay ahead is to stay on the attack
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S2E7 S2 E7: The ghost in the machine: why OT is everyone’s blind spot
There's a machine in your building controlling something physical right now. It's probably connected to the internet. And you definitely don't know it's there.Operational technology sits in the…
S2E6 S2 E6: Christmas Special - Fireside Chat: AI, Insider Threats, and Lessons from 2025
Die Hard. Christmas movie or not?That's how we kick off this special edition of YOU DESERVE TO BE HACKED, a fireside chat recorded as 2025 comes to a close.This year brought seismic shifts in…
S2E5 S2 E5: How AI is shaping offensive cyber operations
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an active partner in offensive cybersecurity. In this episode, Jim Clover, founder of Varadius Ltd and former UK Government cyber operations lead, joins…
S2E4 S2 E4: Words as Weapons - The Psychology and Exploitation of Talking to AI
AI is changing how we work and how we get hacked.Every day, employees rely on large language models to draft emails, summarize data, and solve problems. But the same conversational power that makes…
S2E3 S2 E3: Nation-State Attacks - Hidden in Plain Sight
Nation-state attacks aren't just reserved for governments anymore. They're being repurposed, rebranded, and redirected at the private sector - and most organizations won’t see them coming.In this…
S2E2 S2 E2: The Bank of England: Rethinking Cyber Resilience
In this episode of YOU DESERVE TO BE HACKED, we sit down with representatives from the Bank of England and CovertSwarm to unpack the truth behind CBEST. This isn’t about pass/fail. It’s about…
S2E1 S2 E1: Inside the Spider - Anatomy of an attack
Social engineering. SIM swapping. MFA fatigue. These aren’t just headlines from last year. They’re live tactics, straight from the Scattered Spider playbook.In this episode, we join CovertSwarm’s own…
New Season Teaser: YOU DESERVE TO BE HACKED™ The Podcast
The CovertSwarm podcast has been running for nearly three years, but it's time for a revamp. We're hitting pause briefly before returning with something fresh, new, and more disruptive than ever.…
S1E34 Episode 34 - The AI Impersonation with Ron Eddings
In this second episode hosted by Hacker Valley, Ron Eddings sits down with CovertSwarm’s Academy Hive Leader, Iain Jackson, for an eye-opening, innovative, and unsettling episode.This time, Ron’s…
S1E33 Episode 33 - Inside the Breach: The Vulnerabilities Within Your Perimeter
In this episode hosted by Hacker Valley, Ron Eddings sits down with CovertSwarm's US team members Dahvid Schloss, Hive Leader, and Ilan Fehler, US Sales Lead, to uncover the hidden vulnerabilities…
S1E32 Episode 32 - Insights From A Former State-Sponsored Hacker
In this episode, explore the most significant cyber threats impacting businesses today. From emerging risks to the persistent attack vectors that continue to catch companies off-guard, we’ll cover it…
S1E31 Episode 31 - CovertSwarm Academy: End of First Year
Join our host and Academy Hive Leader, Iain Jackson, as he sits down with Phill and Joao, members of the inaugural CovertSwarm Academy intake. In this episode, they reflect on their transformative…
S1E30 Episode 30 - DEF CON: Las Vegas Special
Earlier this month, our Swarm of ethical hackers attended DEF CON 32 in Las Vegas, one of the most anticipated events in the hacking community.On this episode, join our Head of People and Culture and…
S1E29 Episode 29 - DEF CON: Badge Life
Those of you at DEF CON 31 might remember the badges our swarm members had. Well, this year, we've got something even better!With DEF CON 32 around the corner, we are ready to introduce the team…
S1E28 Episode 28 - From America's Insurance Capital: Let's Talk About Fraudsters
The YOU DESERVE TO BE HACKED™ slogan has reached Hartford, the insurance capital of North America, to challenge the cybersecurity approach of CISOs in the industry.On this episode, listen to our host…
S1E27 Episode 27 - Understanding DORA and NIS2
Listen to our host and Swarm Director, Louis Blackburn, as he discusses with our new Hive Member, Ben Stickland, their interpretation of DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) and NIS2 (Network…
S1E26 Episode 26 - SwarmCon 7 at Bletchley Park
Immersed in the world of cryptography, WWII espionage and the remarkable story behind Alan Turing and his team's groundbreaking efforts to crack the Nazi encryption system, the Enigma code, our Swarm…
S1E25 Episode 25 - Initial Access Brokers
On this episode meet our CEO, Anders Reeves, as he interviews Swarm Director, Louis Blackburn, on the topics of the 'Cyber Kill Chain' and how 'Initial Access Brokers' (IAB) play a key role in…
S1E24 Episode 24 - The Red Teaming Paradigm
Listen to our COO Luke Potter and our new Swarm Director talking about red team services, how the industry looks and how to ensure you choose the perfect cybersecurity partner.-- Successful companies…
S1E23 Episode 23 – New Cyber Maturity Rating Feature
Our Offensive Operations Center just received a major upgrade that will benefit all our users from January 2024. Listen to our CEO Anders Reeves, our COO Luke Potter and our Head of Product Ronan…
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You Deserve to be Hacked has published 42 episodes since March 2022, covering topics in Business, News.
You Deserve to be Hacked is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 36m.
