S2E12| When Love Turns Into Surveillance: The Rise of Relationship Hackin

This week, we’re diving into a heavy but important topic inspired by a Wired article on how people are using hacking tools, surveillance, and AI to exploit partners and friends.We unpack how this actually happens in real life - and why it’s less about “hacking” and more about access, trust, and control.From shared passwords and location tracking to deepfakes and digital coercion, this episode explores both the tech side and the psychological impact of these behaviors.We also talk about:Warning signs to look for in relationshipsWhy people normalize control early onHow to protect yourself digitallyWhat to do if you’re concerned about a friendWhy trusting your gut matters more than you think⚠️ Content warning: This episode discusses stalking, abuse, and sexual assault.A Call to Men website: https://www.acalltomen.org/Jackson Katz, The Macho ParadoxRAINN is the national organization and where people can start to help them find local resources: https://centers.rainn.org/