Podcast appearances and mentions of jack rhysider

I talked to my homie Adam Faris, digital creator and the king of sports content. He started out posting NBA 2K TikTok memes and ended up in unexpected places such as Aston Martin Formula 1 garage and working with Playboy.(00:45) First viral TikTok: NBA 2K bets during COVID(04:12) Why Twitter/X is a broken app with the world's best network(07:21) Making his first dollar $100 from content(09:28) Getting Chainsmokers follow from memes(14:36) How Adam got access to Vegas F1 Grand Prix and met celebrities(19:04) How creator work leads to absurd adventures(22:16) Adam's creator bucket list: a Netflix show(25:22) How to create your own series(28:17) How passion matter more than size (that's what my wife said)(30:23) Don't just aggregate memes. BE the meme(31:57) Message to companies: let the creators be creative(37:15) Adam's Playboy gig with the Super Bowl(39:27) Red Bull should sponsor hackathons, not just athletes(41:26) GoPro nostalgia and how they lost their mojo(42:59) Idea: energy drinks for memelords(44:12) Running an agency on top of content empire(46:24) Why self-driven teams make everything better(49:36) Why Timothée Chalamet's speech hits like crack for us ambitious peopleJason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is the founder of meme marketing software Memelord Technologies.Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠.Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠.Follow Adam on InstagramSubscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠.Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

I talked to founder, investor, and all-around amazing guy Troy Osinoff. Troy built and sold MakeAGIF at 19, then went on to do other stuff from publishing a book to investing in MrBeast, the Charlotte Hornets, Moonpay, and more(00:41) Building the top #1 GIF site at 19 with(03:07) The janky hack that made MakeAGIF profitable(04:22) Investing in a studio where Kendrick recorded good kid, m.A.A.d city(06:52) Bought a bankrupt shoe factory and made handmade sneakers for Shaq(08:57) My Memelord Coffee launch(14:41) Learned to code by handwriting it at Barnes & Noble(16:20) Getting parents approval by being on Dr.Phil(17:25) Blog goes viral → book deal with Penguin → sells rights to John Krasinski(20:54) Troy's gut-driven lifestyle manifesto(24:42) The meme rule: “Don't touch a viral topic unless it's your lane”(28:48) “Vibe marketing is still bullshit.”(32:50) “Every girl tweets about vibrators. I do it once and it's a war crime.”(42:17) How Troy accidentally built a Gen Z media army(46:47) Troy's investment philosophy(54:49) Weirdos with WiFi and caffeine are finally winningJason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is the founder of meme marketing software Memelord Technologies.Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠.Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠.Follow Troy on TwitterSubscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠.Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

https://youtu.be/11P6DdI8HOohttps://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Extensions:6You installed them to make life easier. But some browser extensions are doing a lot more than blocking ads or autofilling passwords.They're reading every keystroke. Tracking every site. Harvesting your data—and in some cases, handing it over to foreign governments or draining your crypto wallets.In this video, we expose the chilling truth about browser extensions.You'll see real-world cases of extensions that were hacked, sold, or designed from the start to exploit users.And we'll break down why just checking permissions isn't enough—because malicious extensions often ask for the same permissions as the good ones. It's not about what they ask for. It's how they use it.00:00 Extensions can do WHAT00:52 Overview01:34 The Problem with Browser Extensions09:18 How Do We Protect Ourselves10:52 Understand Permissions16:03 Grant Fewer Permissions16:18 Use Extensions Sparingly17:10 Use a Private Browser18:06 Least Privilege18:28 Use Code Review Tools19:07 In SummaryExtensions are more than just “add-ons.” They have access to everything you do online.Before you install another one, watch this video.Special thanks to John Tuckner, Matt Frisbee and Pete Snyder for sharing their expert first-hand knowledge with us!Brought to you by Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Will Sandoval, Jack Rhysider, and Naomi Brockwell.NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology.To support NBTV, visit:https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate(As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show

Meet the Unhinged Meme Queen and my wife Erica Levin, who left her corporate job and now diving into the tech startup biz(00:17) Leaving the corporate life to creative life(02:52) Getting viral on our wedding day tweet(05:57) Erica getting CENSORED on X (07:52) Explaining what I do to her parents (good luck)(09:42) Planning our wedding with AI like a true startup couple(11:15) Erica's GLP-1 app and the Ozempic rabbit hole(12:37) What it's like being married to a memelord?(14:12) Just doing things in New York (chaotic creative mode)(16:15) That time a One Direction guy hit on my wife

Varun Rana is a viral comedian who left his engineering job at Amazon to make sketch comedy online(00:39) Why is it so easy to make fun of tech?(03:51) The algo gives you infinite shots as long as you're not dumb(07:01) My ‘fuck it, go big' moment(09:37) getting unsolicited feedback from random internet kids who've never built anything(13:23) Explaining to my dad that YouTube is now modern TV channels(16:37) Going insane at work, quitting with $0 plan, and telling your parents after(19:46) Turning your personality into the product(22:58) Using dirty jokes as brand strategy(26:06) The most boring job in tech rebranded as “GTM”(32:30) Startup ideas: Latina cleaners but for your laptop(35:40) Varun's LinkedIn playbook: make fun of LinkedIn and get Viral(38:52) Long vs short posts: crank it out or let it marinate(42:00) The best bangers are unplanned(45:16) Meme-a-thons, flyers, Grok AI, and a dirty system promptJason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is the founder of meme marketing software Memelord Technologies.Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠.Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠.Follow Varun on InstagramSubscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠.Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Treasury's OCC reports a major email breach. Patch Tuesday updates. A critical vulnerability in AWS Systems Manager (SSM) Agent allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.  Experts urge Congress to keep strict export controls to help slow China's progress in AI. A critical bug in WhatsApp for Windows allows malicious code execution.CISA adds multiple advisories on actively exploited vulnerabilities. Insider threat allegations rock a major Maryland medical center. Microsoft's Ann Johnson from Afternoon Cyber Tea is joined by Jack Rhysider, the creator and host of the acclaimed podcast Darknet Diaries. Feds Aim to Rewrite Social Security Code in Record Time.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest In this episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea, Ann Johnson is joined by Jack Rhysider, the creator and host of the acclaimed podcast Darknet Diaries. You can hear the full conversation here. Be sure to catch new episodes of Afternoon Cyber Tea every other Tuesday on N2K CyberWIre and your favorite podcast app.  Selected Reading Treasury's OCC Says Hackers Had Access to 150,000 Emails (SecurityWeek) Microsoft Fixes Over 130 CVEs in April Patch Tuesday (Infosecurity Magazine) Vulnerabilities Patched by Ivanti, VMware, Zoom (SecurityWeek) Fortinet Patches Critical FortiSwitch Vulnerability (SecurityWeek) ICS Patch Tuesday: Vulnerabilities Addressed by Rockwell, ABB, Siemens, Schneider (SecurityWeek) AWS Systems Manager Plugin Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code (Cyber Security News) Tech experts recommend full steam ahead on US export controls for AI (CyberScoop) Don't open that file in WhatsApp for Windows just yet (The Register) CISA Warns of Microsoft Windows CLFS Vulnerability Exploited in Wild (Cyber Security News) CISA Urges Urgent Patching for Exploited CentreStack, Windows Zero-Days (SecurityWeek) Pharmacist accused of spying on women using work, home cams (The Register) DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse (WIRED)  Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Rhysider, the creator and host of cybersecurity podcast Darknet Diaries joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Jack shares his journey from network security engineer to self-taught storyteller, detailing how his passion for cybersecurity and relentless dedication to learning and marketing helped him build an independent media powerhouse. He discusses the challenges of growing the podcast from scratch, the intensity required to succeed, and why telling well-researched cybercrime stories keeps him motivated.  Resources:  View Jack Rhysider on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn   Related Microsoft Podcasts: Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast  The BlueHat Podcast   Uncovering Hidden Risks         Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts    Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of N2K media network.   

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Jared Zoneraich is the founder PromptLayer, the first platform built for prompt engineers(00:45) The secret sauce behind prompting(06:54) “Intelligence is cheap as fuck now”(12:45) Remember when the whole internet dunked on prompt engineering?(18:40) Talking on the phone with your users and being friends with them(22:37) That one time Jared and I built a bot to talk to dead people during my bachelor party(24:14) Building while hackathon teammates hit the strip club(28:25) Founders: please have a hobby(32:50) Real talk: should you throw money at investing or keep building stuff?(36:55) Contrarian hot take: “This is a good time to be a software engineer”(39:27) Go all in on the platform you vibe with. Don't try to be everywhere(45:09) Balancing between building and yapping to get customers(47:32) You can only get warm intros if you're hotJason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is the founder of meme marketing software Memelord Technologies.Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠.Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠.Follow Jared on Twitter.Subscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠.Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Meet my homies and the mysterious co-founders of Faceless.video: Alex Steinberg and Jacob Seeger(00:30) Who the fuck are these mystery founders making millions?(04:47) The Faceless.video origin story (09:03) Their first users + shoutout to cousin Andrew(13:35) Waking up to angry emails, but kinda loving it?(15:55) Vibes vs. data: who actually won?(20:17) How TikTok ban almost gave Alex a panic attack(23:29) Creativity is your only bottleneck in software(24:37) Teaser for my upcoming TV show (25:35) “You could just build software for the sake of it”(27:28) First time learning about vibe coding(30:34) Becoming the "Avengers of Doing Things"(40:06) Fuck cold plunges. Just make money(44:39) From building a brand to building software(45:04) 99% of startup advice is bullshit(49:15) Why entrepreneurs should always bootstrap first(53:04) Freedom as the goal for founders(55:42) AI can do a lot, but it still can't be funnyJason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is the founder of meme marketing software ⁠Memelord Technologies⁠Read Jason's ⁠⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠⁠.Follow Jason on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠Check out ⁠Faceless Video⁠Follow Alex on ⁠Twitter⁠Follow Jacob on ⁠Twitter⁠Subscribe to Jason on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠.Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

David Keyes is the former spokesman to Israel's Prime Minister and pranker of dictators(00:38) What is ‘narrative warfare' and how do you fight back(02:21) From pranking dictators to advising the Israeli PM(05:07) David's wildest dictator pranks(09:20) Prepping Netanyahu to dodge media attacks(13:17) How startup founders can hit back at legacy media(17:26) Making the Israeli PM go viral on day one(21:14) Why are terrorists so damn good at PR?(23:21) The viral TOTAL VICTORY campaign and what made it explode(28:26) What David learned from working with Netanyahu firsthand(34:28) Our funeral for legacy media(36:08) Legacy media's death: self-inflicted?(37:28) What's next for PR agencies now that legacy media is kaput?(40:04) “We need to seize the memes of production” me to @PalmerLuckey(41:25) The secret sauce to making your content go viral everytime(43:58) Measuring who's winning the narrative war(46:04) Cracking world leaders with humors and jokes(49:46) How to stand out in an ocean of AI-generated slop(51:53) David's mentors and the lessons they taught him(55:34) I was dead WRONG about memes making millionsJason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is the founder of meme marketing software Memelord TechnologiesRead Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠.Follow Jason on ⁠XFollow David on XSubscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠.Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Tyler Denk is the CEO and founder beehiiv, the all-in-one newsletter platform for creators.(00:26) Making money with newsletters: is that a thing?(05:16) How my newsletter became the home base for Memelord Technologies(06:14) The Big Desk Energy Costa Rica retreat(11:17) How I got a billionaire to sign up for my software(13:08) How I (almost) raised VC(17:11) Telling stories to get your team hyped(21:40) Dealing with “people problems” in your company(25:10) “Small teams are sexy”(26:45) The hiring domino effect(28:10) Building a company you actually want to work on(31:18) Hot take: You shouldn't talk to users before launching(34:20) From $3 in his bank account to a job at @morningbrew(38:10) Doing whatever the fuck you gotta do to get what you want(41:35) My superpower: Being seen as an idiot(42:43) How the Memelord Technologies team got assembled(45:30) Building the most cracked team with people all over the worldJason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is the founder of meme marketing software Memelord TechnologiesRead Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠.Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠Follow Tyler on TwitterSubscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠Subscribe to Tyler's newsletter Big Desk EnergyPast guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Molly O'Shea is a venture capitalist and founder of Sourcery, a newsletter about top VC deals and startup trends02:51) Why every VC has a podcast(07:10) Why podcasting is a good excuse to meet cracked people(13:30) Internet friendship = best friendship(14:40) Molly's artist-to-VC pipeline(18:50) Learning about what VC does for the first time(22:00) Our high school side hustle stories(24:40) Why good artists shouldn't starve(26:09) The VC trash-talking culture(28:27) Fuck Kanye West(31:30) How to get viral by offending people (correctly)(35:10) "Memes aren't gonna save you if your product sucks"(37:12) "There's $16B value in LinkedIn influencers"(44:12) Molly explains to me wtf a "vertical SaaS" is(46:17) My secret Memelord Mafia workflow (50:41) "The internet is run by autodidacts" Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is the founder of meme marketing software Memelord Technologies.Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠.Follow Jason on ⁠X.Follow Molly on X.Subscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠.Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Jack Kuveke is a GP at Jabroni Capital. In this episode, Jason announces the exciting new startup he acquired. 00:00) I just acquired my first startup: a social network for gooners (03:15) Recruiting college students to log their goons (05:04) Business idea: branding for terrorist organizations (13:31) What if Bryan Johnson started recruiting for ISIS? (15:24) Is your CEO a fraud? This AI tool will help you (20:35) Why you should be screenmaxxing all the time (29:25) Can Goonmaps get into YC? (33:58) The business case for paying people to jerk off (47:39) My grandpa: the OG astrology grifter (57:17) Making Goonmaps go vira (01:02:59) Zuck's glow-up: PR firm or just a really good blowjob? Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and founder of Memelord Technologies, the meme software for meme marketer: memelord.tech Read Jason's weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups: https://www.cyberpatterns.xyz/subscribe Follow Jason for cool ideas here: https://twitter.com/iamjasonlevin Follow Jack here: https://x.com/jackkuveke Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more. #podcast #startups #venturecapital #ycombinator #growthhacks #growthhacking #viralmarketing #marketing #marketingpodcast #marketingstrategy #marketingtips #marketinghacks #jasonlevin #techpodcast #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businesspodcast #indiehacking

Katelyn Bourgoin is the "Customer Whisperer" and author of popular marketing newsletter "Why People Buy" (00:39) How to make strangers online trust you (05:27) Why you should never hide your flaws on the internet (10:31) The marketers AI anxiety (12:27) Why micro software is killing it (17:30) Claude vs. OpenAI: who has better marketing (22:51) The platforms Katelyn's are bullish on (25:23) Why “be everywhere all the time” content advice is total horseshit (30:02) The psychology of humor and meme marketing (32:57) Using fear, to sell but make it funny (36:19) The secret to make people buy (39:58) Jealousy: a powerful cheat code for marketers Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and founder of Memelord Technologies. Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠. Follow Katelyn on Twitter Subscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the CyberWire and our friends! Enjoy our rendition of the 12 Days of Malware created by Dave Bittner and performed by Dave and friends: Rachel Tobac, Jayson Street, Ron Eddings & Chris Cochran, Ray [Redacted], Dinah Davis, Camille Stewart, Rick Howard, Michelle Dennedy, Jack Rhysider, Johannes Ullrich, and Charity Wright. Ba dum bum bum. Sing along if you are game! Check out our video for the full effect! The 12 Days of Malware lyrics On the first day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: A keylogger logging my keys. On the second day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the third day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the fourth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the fifth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the sixth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the seventh day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the eighth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the ninth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the tenth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! (Bah-dum-dum-dum!) 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the eleventh day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 11 Phishers phishing... 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! (Bah-dum-dum-dum!) 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the twelfth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 12 Hackers hacking... 11 Phishers phishing... 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your digital footprint made you a target? Jack Rhysider, host of "Darknet Diaries," shares how a fan turned his online presence into a personal puzzle—revealing just how easily your privacy can be pieced together and exploited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ridd is the founder and creator of Figma Academy, where he teaches design tactics to thousands of designers (00:27) Growing an online course in 2024 (05:33) Selling to the big leagues: the enterprises (09:23) What sets the course creators apart? (10:58) Why cohort-based courses lead to fast burnout (14:04) Running his online biz with family, Godfather style (19:12) Design is the new marketing baby embrace it (20:22) Can taste be developed or is it innate? (26:08) Brand consistency and why it's essential (27:55) “AI design tools are suck” (30:38) Why I ditched ChatGPT for six months (yes this is a flex) (32:39) Craft over AI slop (37:03) Figma AI backlash: a PR mess (41:23) Writing for the internet, not your English teacher Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and founder of Memelord Technologies. Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠. Follow Ridd on Twitter Subscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Tom Orbach is a viral meme marketer and Head of Growth at $23B cybersecurity startup Wiz (00:28) How do you go viral on LinkedIn? (03:28) “Founders are basically influencers” (05:18) Tom's viral LinkedIn song (yes, I put it on this pod) (06:54) Understanding the memes = understanding the industry (08:15) Tom's “Meme Battle” strategy (09:17) The rise of “mini tools” (yes, it's about my penis) (16:05) Is “screenshot marketing” the next big thing? (21:56) Why people stealing your memes is good (24:59) Tom's secret advice for meme account outreach (25:28) Should we be bullish on event marketing? (30:34) How my dog is helping me get signups for Memelord Tech (32:26) Marketing tactics to be bullish on in 2025: mini games Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and founder of Memelord Technologies. Read Jason's ⁠⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠. Follow Eric on ⁠Twitter⁠ Subscribe to Jason on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Eric Bahn is the co-founder and General Partner of venture capital firm Hustle Fund (00:00) Why should VCs care about content? (04:28) Why Eric invested his personal money into a 14-year-old founder (09:24) Hustle Fund's content playbook secret sauce (11:50) The internet content Rorschach test (13:16) Building a content-to-community funnel (14:58) LPs to Eric: “Why are you tweeting ridiculous stuff all the time?” (18:17) Betting on founders before they believe in themselves (24:25) Turning the word “hustle” on its head (26:22) Is AI killing VC deal flows? (32:00) The secret amazing benefit of angel investing (this one BLEW my mind) Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and founder of Memelord Technologies. Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠. Follow Eric on Twitter Subscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Meet Kevin Xu, founder of the social stock trading app AfterHour. (00:29) Are we still sleeping on Reddit? (01:27) Growing a subreddit from scratch (06:12) Reddit promotion tactics (without getting downvoted) (10:15) How meme stocks is the name of the finance game (12:39) Learning stock trading with memes (17:14) Making $8 MILLION from YOLO trades (22:37) Is Reddit currently shooting themselves in the foot? (28:15) “Wall Street Bets is dead” (29:09) Should startups kick off their own subreddit? (31:44) Being terminally online: your secret weapon (37:55) Innovating to beat traditional finance Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and founder of Memelord Technologies. Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠. Follow Kevin on Twitter Subscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Today on Change Agents, Andy sits down with cybercrime expert, Jack Rhysider. Jack is the creator and host of the podcast "Darknet Diaries," which delves into the world of hacking, cybercrime, and information security. With a background in cybersecurity and years of experience working in network security, Jack launched the podcast to tell true stories from the dark corners of the internet. His work has garnered a large following due to his compelling storytelling style and his ability to make complex topics accessible to a broad audience. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original presented by Firecracker Farm. SPONSORS: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Allegiance Gold Go to https://ProtectWithAndy.com to get exclusive lowest pricing on the market for select gold bars or call (844) 790-9191 to talk to an account representative. MTNTOUGH Go to ⁠https://mtntough.com⁠ and enter code CHANGEAGENTS to receive 40% OFF - a savings of about $100 off your MTNTOUGH+ annual subscription.

Paul Millerd is back on the pod. Paul is the author of Pathless Path and recently published his new book, Good Work: Reclaiming Your Inner Ambition (00:35) Confessions of a workaholic (03:34) Does work always have to suck a little? (06:00) What happens if you just don't do stuff? (08:30) Paul's pickup line - “I want to build a life not centered around work” (10:20) Why I fired my ghostwriting clients (13:40) How Paul convinced me to drop out of college (18:00) From “work day” to “work decade” (19:30) Is a writing schedule useful? (21:30) The puzzle of good work and finding your flow (23:35) “I abandoned a draft of about 55k words” (26:30) Why you don't need to feel guilty about scrolling Twitter (33:50) “Oh shit, YOU'RE Meme Alerts?” (38:00) How Paul made his first internet money (41:10) Choosing the game you want to play (44:50) Publishing books on your own terms (49:30) Paul's quarterly letter to his friends (50:30) Being a consultant for your own business (55:12) Paul analyzing my superpowers (01:01:25) Scheduling my leisure? What? (01:04:20) How the right memes can hit you deep (01:05:20) Sharing the ideas for my next book (01:08:20) Why American politics nowadays are just meme warfare (01:14:28) Why Naval Ravikant is a memelord Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and founder of Memelord Technologies. Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠. Follow Paul on Twitter Subscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Meet Dani Grant, co-founder and CEO of Jam. For the past couple of years, Dani and I have been teaming up to grow Jam through some unhinged marketing campaigns. (01:08) Why is marketing a dirty word for developers (03:55) Is self-promotion bad? (07:34) Calibrating Jam's brand voice (07:59) Is building in public even worth it? (12:31) “Thousands of people signed up, and no one used it” (14:54) Seth Godin's “Rule of 10” test (17:45) Why Jam does weekly team podcast (20:16) The unhinged “Venus flytrap” marketing campaign (22:46) Cold coutreach → Hot opportunities (27:34) Jam's Growth experiment tracking system (31:34) Why I stopped making viral subway videos (32:29) What is Jam cooking right now? Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and Founder of Memelord Technologies. Read Jason's ⁠⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠. Follow Dani on ⁠Twitter⁠ Subscribe to Jason on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

This is the extra part of the episode where we go through and ask a speed round of questions for not only their insights into cybersecurity, but a little bit of their personal life too! Enjoy!Connect with Jack RhysiderDarkNet Diaries: https://darknetdiaries.com/X: https://x.com/JackRhysiderConnect with usWebsite: securitymasterminds.buzzsprout.comKnowBe4 Resources:KnowBe4 Blog: https://blog.knowbe4.comJames McQuiggan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcquigganErich Kron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erichkron/Music Composed by: Brian Sanyshyn - https://www.briansanyshynmusic.comAnnouncer: Sarah McQuiggan - https://www.sarahmcquiggan.comShow Notes created with Capsho - www.capsho.comSound Engineering - Matthew Bliss, MB Podcasts.If you'd like to ask Matt what he can do for your podcast, visit https://www.mbpod.com and schedule a consultation today! 

Want to strengthen your advocacy for privacy protection and cybersecurity awareness? Get ready to hear the solution that will help you achieve this result and empower you to make a difference. Let's dive into it!Jack Rhysider's cybersecurity journey is sparked by a deep concern for data privacy and a desire to advocate for its protection. Through his podcast, Darknet Diaries, Jack adeptly combines the art of storytelling with cybersecurity education, understanding its profound impact on audience engagement and retention. Embracing his role as a journalist, he conscientiously selects stories that emphasize the consequences of cybercrime, ensuring a responsible portrayal of the subject matter. I think the problem is that we like these features, we like these apps, we like these services that we have. We like the new technology in our world. In fact, I love technology so much, I love the new technology that's coming in the world. And it's very difficult for me to say, yeah, okay, I'm not going to get that latest thing because it's got some privacy problems and instead get something that's three or four or ten years old because it's more secure. - Jack RhysiderJack Rhysider, renowned for his captivating storytelling on the Darknet Diaries podcast, brings a refreshing blend of traditional expertise and modern innovation to the cybersecurity landscape. With a solid foundation in computer engineering and a Cisco certified network engineering associate degree, Jack's transition into cybersecurity was both organic and impactful. Through his podcast, he skillfully intertwines real-life cybercrime narratives with insightful commentary, offering a compelling perspective on privacy advocacy and the human side of cybersecurity. His journey from the NOC to becoming a full-time podcast host showcases the dynamic nature of cybersecurity careers and the diverse paths individuals can take to make a significant impact in the industry.In this episode, you hear about:Understanding the Impact of Cybercrime on Businesses: Explore the real consequences of cyber threats and how they can affect organizations of all sizes.Harnessing the Power of Storytelling in Cybersecurity Education: Discover how compelling narratives can revolutionize the way we learn about staying safe online.Mastering Privacy Advocacy for a Digital Age: Uncover the key strategies to protect your personal data in today's interconnected world.Connect with Jack RhysiderDarkNet Diaries: https://darknetdiaries.com/X: https://x.com/JackRhysiderConnect with usWebsite: securitymasterminds.buzzsprout.comKnowBe4 Resources:KnowBe4 Blog: https://blog.knowbe4.comJames McQuiggan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcquigganErich Kron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erichkron/Music Composed by: Brian Sanyshyn - https://www.briansanyshynmusic.comAnnouncer: Sarah McQuiggan - https://www.sarahmcquiggan.comShow Notes created with Capsho - www.capsho.comSound Engineering - Matthew Bliss, MB Podcasts.If you'd like to ask Matt what he can do for your podcast, visit https://www.mbpod.com and schedule a consultation today! 

The mysterious Jack Rhysider talks to hackers, cyber criminals, bank robbers, crypto scammers, (real!) spies, CIA agents, and penetration testers. Because his job sends him to the darkest corners of the Internet, his true identity is not known. But that never stops him from sharing how his extraordinary podcast - Darknet Diaries - comes together. From the kernel of an idea, to sweeping stories full of twists and turns, his true crime episodes started with the InfoSec crowd, and quickly gained mass appeal. Jack joins Matt to discuss his obsession with security and privacy, his journey from IT to blogging to podcasting, how he learned from the world's best audio storytellers, the moment he knew people really loved his show, why he loves to make things that are not sustainable, and the possibility of a new podcast in the works. Check out Darknet Diaries (True stories from the dark side of the Internet): https://darknetdiaries.com/ This show is made possible by listener support: https://www.patreon.com/influencepod Watch & subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfluencePodcast Join our Discord community! https://discord.gg/influencepod Call the show and leave a message: (347)-871-6548 Email me with guest & trivia suggestions! influencepod69@gmail.com (NOICE) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step into the shadows of the internet with Jack Rhysider, the master storyteller behind Darknet Diaries. In Episode 83 of Great Things with Great Tech, we go deep into the world of cyber security, exploring Jack's world of hackers, breaches, and the dark side of technology. Jack shares his journey from a security network engineer to the creator of one of the most captivating podcasts in the tech sphere, revealing how he brings the hidden stories of the internet to light. Darknet Diaries was founded in 2017 and is a full time gig for Jack. We talk about techniques in captivating audiences and what worked in the early days of Darknet Diaries. Topic Overview: Explore the origins and evolution of Darknet Diaries. Discuss the impact of the podcast on the cybersecurity industry and its listeners. Uncover the complexities of narrating the secretive and intense stories from the digital underground. Talking Points: The Genesis of Darknet Diaries: How Jack Rhysider turned a side project into a full-time endeavor that tops podcast charts. Crafting Engaging Stories: The process and challenges of making cybersecurity incidents both engaging and educational. Impact on Cybersecurity Awareness: How the podcast has influenced public perception and awareness of cybersecurity. Evolution of Cyber Threats: Discuss the changes in cyber threats and how they're depicted in media. Future of Cybersecurity Storytelling: Speculate on the direction and innovations in how cyber narratives might evolve. ☑️ Darknet Diaries Web: https://darknetdiaries.com/ ☑️ Jack's Blog: https://blog.lime.link/ ☑️ Support the Channel: https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️ Be on #GTwGT: Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or visit https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 ☑️ Subscribe to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1Fgl4DgGpFd5Z4dHulVX • Web: https://gtwgt.com • Twitter: https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1519439787?mt=2&ls=1 ☑️ Music: https://www.bensound.com

Host of Darknet Diaries podcast Jack Rhysider shares his experiences from studying computer engineering at university to his strategy of using gamification on his career that led to him landing in the security space. Jack talks about how his wide experiences came together in security and what prompted him to learn podcasting. Jack endeavors to share the whole story through his podcasts while making them entertaining, enlightening and inspirational. Our thanks to Jack for sharing his story with us. 

Host of Darknet Diaries podcast Jack Rhysider shares his experiences from studying computer engineering at university to his strategy of using gamification on his career that led to him landing in the security space. Jack talks about how his wide experiences came together in security and what prompted him to learn podcasting. Jack endeavors to share the whole story through his podcasts while making them entertaining, enlightening and inspirational. Our thanks to Jack for sharing his story with us.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Bell, Rob Cuddy and Kris Duer from HCL Software bring you another insightful application paranoia session.In this weeks episode our special guest is Ray [Redacted] who is helping the team discuss all things Posture Management. Ray is a Technologist & researcher for a Fortune 50 corporation and Associate Producer Emeritus of Jack Rhysider's critically acclaimed hacker podcast “Darknet Diaries.”  “Ray is particularly interested in researching nation state APT activities, and he is known online for being passionate about Mental Health Care issues as it relates to information and cybersecurity.https://twitter.com/RayRedactedhttps://twitter.com/DarknetDiaries

Why did the US Government give $500 billion to Nigerian hackers? What is Pig butchering? How will artificial intelligence change the the way hackers operate? What is the future of cyber warfare? These are all true stories from the dark side of the internet. Today I had the opportunity to talk with Jack Rhysider--the amazing host of the podcast Darknet Diaries ( @darknetdiaries7259  ). This conversation will change the way you think about you own privacy on the internet. Support this show on Patreon and get exclusive EARLY ACCESS and access to a private discord server:  Read my Substack Newsletter Scott Carney Investigates Podcast Books: ⁠The Wedge⁠  ⁠What Doesn't Kill Us⁠ ⁠The Enlightenment Trap⁠ The Vortex The Red Market Social Media: YouTube  Instagram  Facebook    Twitter  Bluesky  ©PokeyBear LLC (2023)

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Jack Rhysider, host of the fabulous Darknet Diaries podcast. They go behind the scenes of Jack's work routine and aesthetic views.  Jack shares the commonalities of his guests, details of his inner drive, his operational security, and his view of the future of cybersecurity. Guest Links →https://darknetdiaries.com/ →Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XPl3uEEL9hvqMkoZrzbx5  →https://twitter.com/JackRhysider →Jack's reading list: https://darknetdiaries.com/books/ →https://www.patreon.com/darknetdiaries   Attribution →Image artwork: Urban Hacker (https://twitter.com/realUrbanHacker) →Music: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio (all music)   Watchman Privacy → https://watchmanprivacy.com → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy → https://www.amazon.com/Watchman-Guide-Privacy-Financial-Lifestyle/dp/B08PX7KFS2   Privacy Courses (supports the show) → https://rpf.gumroad.com/l/privatebitcoin → https://rpf.gumroad.com/l/hackproof   Monero Donation (supports the show) →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy   Please subscribe to and rate this podcast wherever you can to help it thrive. Thank you! → https://www.youtube.com/@WatchmanPrivacy  →https://odysee.com/@WatchmanPrivacy   Timeline 0:00 – Introduction 3:52 – How did Jack Rhysider distinguish Darknet Diaries from other shows? 5:45 – Inflection point of Darknet Diaries 7:38 – Jack's perfectionism with podcasting 9:05 – How Jack organizes his narrative note-taking 11:16 – Promotion secrets of Darknet Diaries 13:45 – Jack's work routine 15:33 – Getting the most out of guests 17:08 – Visual style of Darknet Diaries 20:19 – Rapid fire questions 27:12 – Weirdest way Jack found a guest 29:12 – What do all of his guests have in common 31:55 – How may guests requests does Jack get these days 34:18 – Jack's other favorite hacker stories 36:01 – Jack's operational security 40:23 – How does Jack communicate with guests 41:32 – Has anyone come after Jack Rhysider? 44:04 – Jack's biggest failure with Darknet Diaries 45:14 – Dealing with guests' terrible microphones 46:41 – How much does Jack cut form episodes? 47:55 – How much does Jack care about Bitcoin and Monero? 49:55 – Jack's recent move to monthly release: impact on show 51:14 – What's the solution for protecting logins? 56:07 – Fears of the future of technology 58:40 – Final thoughts   #DarknetDiaries #JackRhysider #WatchmanPrivacy

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the CyberWire and our friends! Enjoy our rendition of the 12 Days of Malware created by Dave Bittner and performed by Dave and friends: Rachel Tobac, Jayson Street, Ron Eddings & Chris Cochran, Ray [Redacted], Dinah Davis, Camille Stewart, Rick Howard, Michelle Dennedy, Jack Rhysider, Johannes Ullrich, and Charity Wright. Ba dum bum bum. Sing along if you are game! Check out our video for the full effect! The 12 Days of Malware lyrics On the first day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: A keylogger logging my keys. On the second day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the third day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the fourth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the fifth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the sixth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the seventh day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the eighth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the ninth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the tenth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! (Bah-dum-dum-dum!) 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the eleventh day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 11 Phishers phishing... 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! (Bah-dum-dum-dum!) 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the twelfth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 12 Hackers hacking... 11 Phishers phishing... 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys.

It's our final episode of the year! We've pulled together a panel of special guests for the fun and festive Security Quiz of the Year - 2023 edition.

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we speak with Jack Rhysider, the creator of Darknet Diaries.Darknet Diaries is a captivating podcast that delves into the intriguing and often clandestine world of cybersecurity and hacking. Hosted by Jack Rhysider, each episode features gripping narratives that explore real-life cybercrime incidents, hacking escapades, security breaches, and the individuals involved. Rhysider skillfully combines storytelling with in-depth interviews, providing a unique and engaging perspective on the complex landscape of cybersecurity. The podcast not only highlights the darker aspects of the internet but also sheds light on the efforts of cybersecurity professionals, their challenges, and the measures taken to defend against cyber threats. With its compelling storytelling and insightful discussions, Darknet Diaries offers a fascinating glimpse into the ever-evolving world of digital security.Learn more about the show, purchase swag, and listen to episodes at https://darknetdiaries.com/You can find Jack Rhysider on Twitter/X here: @JackRhysider

In this episode, the hosts unveil a unique podcast recommendation feature called Podroll and how it could reshape podcast discoverability.We're also thrilled about the newest Buzzsprout Conversations episode featuring Jack Rhysider, the man behind the popular Darknet Diaries podcast. And finally, from transcription services to the greatest gear RØDE has to offer, we hear from podcasters what they have on their holiday wishlist. View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter/X!Links mentioned in this episode:Buzzsprout Podcast Stats Delay: What Happened?Buzzcast Episode: The Day Podcasts StoppedBuzzsprout Conversations: How Jack Rhysider Creates Darknet DiariesWatch on Youtube or Listen to the podcast!RØDE's Limited-Edition White CollectionCan a Samson Q2U sound like a Shure SM7B?

https://youtu.be/V2WrDZnk33ghttps://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Strava-v6-LBRY:bFitness apps help us keep track of our health, but they're also a privacy nightmare. If you're not careful with how you use it, it can even put you in danger.In this video we explore how they leak all kinds of information about us, how malicious actors scrape data from these apps to target people's locations, and we look at their hidden settings that you might not realize are turned on.00:00 Intro01:05 Overview01:34 Strava3:03 Jack Rhysider's home address EXPOSED5:03 DANGERS of STALKERS05:41 Military Bases EXPOSED07:35 Honey Pots for Scraping User Data08:51 CREEPIEST feature of all!10:34 Current State of Fitness Trackers13:03 What Can We Do16:19 ConclusionWe can still have cool things, without normalizing data collection. If companies are going to collect all of our data, it's time we start holding them accountable when they don't protect that data or are reckless with how they use it. We need to start telling companies that privacy is important, and maybe they'll start to listen.Check out Jack Rhysider's awesome podcast Darknet Diaries:https://www.youtube.com/@JackRhysiderDarknetdiaries.comBrought to you by NBTV members: Will Sandoval, Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Reuben Yap, and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)NBTV's new eBook out now!Beginner's Introduction To Privacy - https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

Jack Rhysider created Darknet Diaries, a podcast about hackers, breaches, shadow government activity, hacktivism, cybercrime, and all the things that dwell on the hidden parts of the network. Listen at https://darknetdiaries.com

We celebrate the spooky season with Jack Rhysider, creator of the fantastic show Darknet Diaries. We discuss telling unsettling stories, how the way we use technology reveals stuff about us, and some of our favourite episodes of his show. Also! We have merch! Check out shop.hackedpodcast.com to buy some swag and support the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Rhysider

Social media platforms have become our virtual playgrounds, and the choices we make in this realm can have profound impacts on our lives. Are we sacrificing our privacy for the sake of convenience Jack Rhysider, Creator of the Darknet Diaries podcast, brings an interesting perspective on the world of online communities, privacy concerns, and the delicate balance between convenience and safeguarding personal data. He blends his creativity and knack for storytelling with his expertise in digital security to report some of the fascinating, and sometimes unsettling, stories from the dark corners of the internet. Jack shares his thoughts on whether it's harmful for people to flock to online communities where everyone is like them. He also delves into his opinions on Twitter and the privacy issues that arise from using the platform. In this episode, Jack talks to Robbie and Chuck about his experience with various programming languages, the dynamic world of social media, and the perpetual tug-of-war between privacy and convenience in the digital age. Key Takeaways [00:27] - Introduction to Jack Rhysider. [03:23] - A whiskey review: Stellum Rye the Lone Cypress. [11:11] - Jack's experience as a craps dealer in Las Vegas. [20:41] - Jack discusses TunnelsUp and programming in Perl. [28:38] - Jack's favorite story he has told so far. [34:39] - Music genres that Jack enjoys. [42:40] - How Jack feels about the current state of Twitter. [46:24] - Jack talks about obtaining privacy online. [55:01] - If Jack didn't have his podcast, what would he be doing? Quotes [02:48] - “That's my favorite when truth is stranger than fiction.” ~ Jack Rhysider [23:11] - “I used to have the motto, ‘Windows at work, Apple at home, and Linux everywhere else.'” ~ Jack Rhysider [32:57] - “Always it's been, I want those people that can't tell their story, I want the story that's never been told, I want that secret stuff.” ~ Jack Rhysider Links Jack Rhysider LinkedIn Jack Rhysider Twitter Darknet Diaries TunnelsUp Ep45: Xbox Underground Google Stellum Rye the Lone Cypress Defcon Sagamore Spirits Node JS Windows Apple Linux Perl Ruby on Rails Ember JS Star Wars The Mandalorian Marvel Xbox Twitter Discord Slack Bluesky Social Mastodon GrapheneOS NBTV React MySudo Strava Amazon Connect with our hosts Robbie Wagner Chuck Carpenter Ship Shape Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Whiskey Web and Whatnot Promos Top-Tier, Full-Stack Software Consultants This show is brought to you by Ship Shape. Ship Shape's software consultants solve complex software and app development problems with top-tier coding expertise, superior service, and speed. In a sea of choices, our senior-level development crew rises above the rest by delivering the best solutions for fintech, cybersecurity, and other fast-growing industries. Check us out at shipshape.io. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/message

Taking a break from podcasting may sound impossible, but we have some advice that could help make taking time off a reality! Buzzsprout co-founder Tom Rossi joins us this episode to share stories from Rails World in Amsterdam last week and discuss why podcasters feel the need to never stop producing content.  We're also sharing some invaluable insights from Jack Rhysider's  recent three-month hiatus from Darknet Diaries. Get ready to dispel fears about losing listeners and income streams during breaks as we unfold how stepping back can reboot your mental well-being as well as your podcast's health.View this episode's discussion thread on Twitter/X!Links mentioned in this episode:Rails WorldBuzzsprout ConversationsAmazon Shuts Down AMPRiverside Editor & TeleprompterApple Podcasts Episode Artwork Guide & Kids & Family Category GuideAuphonic Automatic Filler-Word CutterMark Zuckerberg Joins Lex Fridman Podcast in MetaverseKiller Bee Studios: A Podcast Metaverse Podcast Experience

This episode, I speak with Jack Rhysider, host of DarkNet Diaries. We discuss the evolution of technology, and the rise of AI. Jack's passion for audio storytelling shone through as he shared how he crafts each episode of DarkNet Diaries, uncovering riveting stories of cybersecurity. We covered branding in podcasting, the impact of unique artwork, and how exciting collaborations arise in the podcasting world. We also dove into privacy concerns, China's ownership of TikTok, and the implications of data collection. Jack shared his insights on cybersecurity's impact on society and individuals, the importance of privacy in our tech-driven world, and what the future holds for DarkNet Diaries. Join us for this captivating (and sometimes scary) adventure through the realms of technology, podcasts, and privacy.Episode SponsorFocusrite – http://pcjk.es/vocasterFullCast – https://fullcast.co/Key Takeaways0:02:14 - AOL's Attempt to Control Internet Access 0:06:45 - No-Code and AI Tools Evolution 0:10:20 - The Advantages of AI in Healthcare 0:16:18 - Endless Stories in Cybersecurity 0:22:41 - Journalists and Storytelling Opportunities 0:25:32 - Concerns About Privacy and Data Breaches 0:32:56 - Navigating Privacy and Cybersecurity Challenges 0:37:08 - Inspiring Online Privacy and Career PathsTweetable Quotes"Even today, if you ask people what's the internet, they're going to say Google or a website. But there's more to it. I mean, Zoom isn't Google, right? The phone calls aren't Google, like there's a lot of things that are going on on the internet." "I think the era of, I'm going to go to school and I'm going to get a job, and I'm going to have that job for life is over. We have to redefine ourselves every five or ten years and get a whole new skill set, because technology is advancing in a rapid way and it's not something you can just set for your life anymore." "The 2000s is where we really ruined our privacy and it's going to take us decades to put that back together. Even when you trust a company like your healthcare provider, and then they have a data breach and now China knows everything about your health records, it's like why is this even a thing?"Resources MentionedOut on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio by Jessica Abel - https://www.amazon.com/Out-Wire-Storytelling-Secrets- Masters/dp/0385348436 Extreme Privacy: What It Takes to Disappear by Michael Bazzell - https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Privacy-Takes-Disappear- America/dp/1093757620 DarkNetDiaries - https://darknetdiaries.com/ Jack on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-rhysider-02922a167/Jack's Email - jack@darknetdiaries.com Jack's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jackrhysider Jack's Instagram -

Omar Avilez worked in the CSIRT of the Dominican Republic when a major cyber security incident erupted. Omar walks us through what happened and the incident response procedures that he went through. Breakmaster Cylinder's new album: https://breakmastercylinder.bandcamp.com/album/the-moon-all-that. Sponsors Support for this show comes from Varonis. Do you wonder what your company's ransomware blast radius is? Varonis does a free cyber resilience assessment that tells you how many important files a compromised user could steal, whether anything would beep if they did, and a whole lot more. They actually do all the work – show you where your data is too open, if anyone is using it, and what you can lock down before attackers get inside. They also can detect behavior that looks like ransomware and stop it automatically. To learn more visit www.varonis.com/darknet. Support for this show comes from Axonius. The Axonius solution correlates asset data from your existing IT and security solutions to provide an always up-to-date inventory of all devices, users, cloud instances, and SaaS apps, so you can easily identify coverage gaps and automate response actions. Axonius gives IT and security teams the confidence to control complexity by mitigating threats, navigating risk, decreasing incidents, and informing business-level strategy — all while eliminating manual, repetitive tasks. Visit axonius.com/darknet to learn more and try it free. Support for this show comes from Flare. Flare automates monitoring across the dark & clear web to detect high-risk exposure, before threat actors have a chance to leverage it. Their unified solution makes it easy to rapidly identify risks across thousands of sources, including developers leaking secrets on public GitHub Repositories, threat actors selling infected devices on dark web markets, and targeted attacks being planned on illicit Telegram Channels. Visit https://flare.io to learn more. Sources https://www.wired.com/story/costa-rica-ransomware-conti/ https://malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de/details/win.bandook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHYH0U66K5Q https://www.youtube.com/live/prCr7Z94078 https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/02/uncle-sow-dark-caracal-latin-america https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/quantum-ransomware-attack-disrupts-govt-agency-in-dominican-republic/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/2021/07/07/bandidos-at-large-spying-campaign-latin-america/ Attribution Darknet Diaries is created by Jack Rhysider. Assembled by Tristan Ledger. Episode artwork by odibagas. Mixing by Proximity Sound. Theme music created by Breakmaster Cylinder. Theme song available for listen and download at bandcamp. Or listen to it on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack is back! We're thrilled to welcome Jack Rhysider, host of the Darknet Diaries, back to the show this week to discuss some of the incredible true stories from the dark side of the internet.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the CyberWire and our friends! Enjoy our rendition of the 12 Days of Malware created by Dave Bittner and performed by Dave and friends: Rachel Tobac, Jayson Street, Ron Eddings & Chris Cochran, Ray [Redacted], Dinah Davis, Camille Stewart, Rick Howard, Michelle Dennedy, Jack Rhysider, Johannes Ullrich, and Charity Wright. Ba dum bum bum. Sing along if you are game! Check out our video for the full effect! The 12 Days of Malware lyrics On the first day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: A keylogger logging my keys. On the second day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the third day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the fourth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the fifth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the sixth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the seventh day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the eighth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the ninth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the tenth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! (Bah-dum-dum-dum!) 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the eleventh day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 11 Phishers phishing... 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! (Bah-dum-dum-dum!) 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys. On the twelfth day of Christmas, my malware gave to me: 12 Hackers hacking... 11 Phishers phishing... 10 Darknet markets... 9 Rootkits rooting... 8 Worms a wiping... 7 Scripts a scraping... 6 Passwords spraying... 5 Zero Days! 4 Crypto scams... 3 Web shells... 2 Trojan Apps... And a keylogger logging my keys.

In this episode we hear some insider threat stories from Lisa Forte. Sponsors Support for this show comes from Axonius. Securing assets — whether managed, unmanaged, ephemeral, or in the cloud — is a tricky task. The Axonius Cybersecurity Asset Management Platform correlates asset data from existing solutions to provide an always up-to-date inventory, uncover gaps, and automate action. Axonius gives IT and security teams the confidence to control complexity by mitigating threats, navigating risk, decreasing incidents, and informing business-level strategy — all while eliminating manual, repetitive tasks. Visit axonius.com/darknet to learn more and try it free. Support for this show comes from Varonis. Do you wonder what your company's ransomware blast radius is? Varonis does a free cyber resilience assessment that tells you how many important files a compromised user could steal, whether anything would beep if they did, and a whole lot more. They actually do all the work – show you where your data is too open, if anyone is using it, and what you can lock down before attackers get inside. They also can detect behavior that looks like ransomware and stop it automatically. To learn more visit www.varonis.com/darknet. Support for this show comes from Snyk. Snyk is a developer security platform that helps you secure your applications from the start. It automatically scans your code, dependencies, containers, and cloud infrastructure configs — finding and fixing vulnerabilities in real time. Create your free account at snyk.co/darknet. Attribution Darknet Diaries is created by Jack Rhysider. Editing by Damienne. Assembled by Tristan Ledger. Sound designed by Andrew Meriwether. Episode artwork by odibagas. Mixing by Proximity Sound. Theme music created by Breakmaster Cylinder. Theme song available for listen and download at bandcamp. Or listen to it on Spotify.

In this episode we hear some penetration test stories from Ed Skoudis (twitter.com/edskoudis). We also catch up with Beau Woods (twitter.com/beauwoods) from I am The Cavalry (iamthecavalry.org). Sponsors Support for this show comes from Axonius. Securing assets — whether managed, unmanaged, ephemeral, or in the cloud — is a tricky task. The Axonius Cybersecurity Asset Management Platform correlates asset data from existing solutions to provide an always up-to-date inventory, uncover gaps, and automate action. Axonius gives IT and security teams the confidence to control complexity by mitigating threats, navigating risk, decreasing incidents, and informing business-level strategy — all while eliminating manual, repetitive tasks. Visit axonius.com/darknet to learn more and try it free. Support for this show comes from Zscalar. Zscalar zero trust exchange will scrutinize the traffic and permit or deny traffic based on a set of rules. This is so much more secure than letting data flow freely internally. And it really does mitigate ransomware outbreaks. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange gives YOU confidence in your security to feel empowered to focus on other parts of your business, like digital transformation, growth, and innovation. Check out the product at zscaler.com/darknet. Support for this podcast comes from Cybereason. Cybereason reverses the attacker's advantage and puts the power back in the defender's hands. End cyber attacks. From endpoints to everywhere. Learn more at Cybereason.com/darknet. View all active sponsors. Attribution Darknet Diaries is created by Jack Rhysider. Editing by Damienne. Assembled by Tristan Ledger. Sound designed by Andrew Meriwether. Episode artwork by odibagas. Audio cleanup by Proximity Sound. Theme music created by Breakmaster Cylinder. 

We're going to play two stories for you today. First is a story that comes from the podcast Click Here, hosted by Dina Temple Raston. It's about Lapsus$. Then after that Jack Rhysider tells a story about a sewage plant in Australia that had a big problem. You can find more episode of Click Here on your favorite podcast player or by visiting https://ClickHereShow.com. Sponsors Support for this show comes Snyk. Snyk is a developer security platform that helps you secure your applications from the start. It automatically scans your code, dependencies, containers, and cloud infrastructure configs — finding and fixing vulnerabilities in real time. Create your free account at https://snyk.co/darknet. Support for this show comes from Linode. Linode supplies you with virtual servers. Visit [linode.com/darknet](https://linode.com/darknet) and get a special offer. Support for this podcast comes from Cybereason. Cybereason reverses the attacker's advantage and puts the power back in the defender's hands. End cyber attacks. From endpoints to everywhere.