What the Shell?

This week, it seems as though Russia has been deprioritized by the US Gov as a cyber threat. So I aimed to ask the question, are they really that bad in the first place? Spoiler alert: The answer is yes. Giveaway details: https://whattheshellpod.com/blog/first-giveaway-of-year  Discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@whattheshellpod  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/whattheshellpod/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shell_pod/  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shellpod.bsky.social     

Not, we're not modding the sims. Let's talk about how someone might just steal what's in your pocked without you noticing.    Giveaway details: https://whattheshellpod.com/blog/first-giveaway-of-year  Discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@whattheshellpod  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/whattheshellpod/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shell_pod/  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shellpod.bsky.social   

I want to talk a little bit about the next four years of cyber security under the current administration, and how the last few weeks have me a little concerned. Let's chat. Patreon: https://patreon.com/whattheshell  Discord:  https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn  Twitch: https://twitch.tv/whattheshellpod  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shellpod.bsky.social  Instagram: https://instagram.com/shell_pod 

This is the second of two experimental bonus episodes I really wanted to do. Today I invited my non-technical friend, Alex, over to ask me whatever is on her mind. Most of the time it's tech related, sometimes it's about the Loch Ness monster.  So today, before I go on a little vacation, I wanted to share one of those discussions with you. Discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn  Website: https://whattheshellpod.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/shell_pod  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shellpod.bsky.social   

This is a bonus episode for the new year at the request of a few listeners. There isn't a major hack here, this is about two things. 1. My process for making episodes 2. An experiment I did this year keeping track of all new media I consumed and ranking it. Media List: https://whattheshellpod.com/blog/first-post-and-2024-media  Discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn  Website: https://whattheshellpod.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/shell_pod  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shellpod.bsky.social     

Is there such a thing in "good" hacking in media? Or are we doomed to watch two people type on one keyboard. Let's talk the good side before we go bad. Discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn  Website: https://whattheshellpod.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/shell_pod  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shellpod.bsky.social   

Let's revisit another APT. This time, we're moving over to China to talk APT1. Discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn  Website: https://whattheshellpod.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/shell_pod  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shellpod.bsky.social 

It's that time of year, what better way to hop back in than to talk IoT and holiday hacks. Discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn  Website: https://whattheshellpod.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/shell_pod 

Let's talk about two stories this week. First we'll dive into the CrowdStrike fiasco from a few weeks ago and then we'll see what happens when a company accidentally hires a North Korean spy.  Discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn  Website: https://whattheshellpod.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/shell_pod 

Let's have a chat? Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn Twitter: https://twitter.com/shell_pod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shell_pod/   

Remember when almost half the country had all the information needed for any kind of loan stolen? Pepperidge Farm Remembers.   Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn Twitter: https://twitter.com/shell_pod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shell_pod/ 

Let's talk about Swatting. The dangerous practice that's part cyber crime, part real crime, and always a terrible idea. Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn Twitter: https://twitter.com/shell_pod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shell_pod/ 

This week, we're going to chat one of the most well known hacking groups of all time. The "Cult of the Dead Cow".  Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn Twitter: https://twitter.com/shell_pod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shell_pod/  Cult of the Dead Cow Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Cult-Dead-Cow-Original-Supergroup-ebook/dp/B07J54F9KR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DF1O7WMS9YCG&keywords=cult+of+the+dead+cow&qid=1692040055&sprefix=cult+of+the+dead+cow%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1 

I'm back. Let's recalibrate where we're at. Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn Twitter: https://twitter.com/shell_pod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shell_pod/ 

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We've got a discussion about crafting game cheats with community member and content creator Totally Not a Haxxer.  TNH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totally_not_a_haxxer/  What The Shell Links: Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn Twitter: https://twitter.com/shell_pod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shell_pod/ 

We've got Ben Sadeghipour, AKA NahamSec on the show this week to talk his life as a bug bounty hunter, twitch streamer, and internet educator. Here's another bonus episode for you all! NahamSec Links: Full Site: https://nahamsec.com  Twitch: http://twitch.tv/nahamsec  Twitter: http://twitter.com/nahamsec  What The Shell Links: Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn Twitter: https://twitter.com/shell_pod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shell_pod/ 

Let's climb Olympus, talk money mules, and dive into some malware from the late 00's and early 2010's.   Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn Twitter: https://twitter.com/shell_pod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shell_pod/ 

This weeks episode had technical difficulties. So I talked to a patron who requested this, and in order to give you all something to listen to, I'm putting this request out! We're posing the question: Is it okay to use OSINT online dating? Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

Jack Rhysider takes us down the rabbit hole to talk about his show, Darknet Diaries.   DnD: Darknet Diaries : https://darknetdiaries.com  WtS: Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn  Twitter: https://twitter.com/shell_pod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shell_pod/     

Let's shine a light on what the dark web is, and what's going on down there. Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn    Darknet Diaries "Welcome to Video": https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/131/

Updated Trailer for 2023 Welcome to ”What the Shell?” where I dive into major hacks and vulnerabilities in a way meant to be accessible by anyone. Come with me as we explore these topics and many of the more interesting facets of the cyber industry in a way that makes it easy to understand and easier to enjoy.  

Let's talk a bit about bug bounties? Maybe get paid 10 Million dollars? Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

Hacking pacemakers? Spying on Tesla? Let's talk IoT again. Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

We're back!    Discord: https://discord.gg/mBPbWcVRYR  Website: https://whattheshellpod.com Instagram: @shell_pod Email: [email protected]  

Let's talk about the biggest supply chain, when Russia hacked Solar Winds which in turned hacked the government. Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

In this episode, I'm going to lay out what Defcon is, how it started, and some cool stories to come from it over the years. Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

We have a special defcon edition of the show. Special guest Alh4zr3d, a red teamer and twitch streamer is here to talk a bit about what he does, how he got into it, and why it's technically not a cult.  Alh4zr3d twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/alh4zr3d Alh4zr3d discord: https://discord.gg/AFKDE6Ad3G More What the Shell?   Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

How did one guy hire himself for a job? How did someone almost scam shark tank out of almost 400k dollars? Social engineering. Let's talk about it. Follow me at shell_pod on twitter and Instagram for more content!   Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn  ANMA Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anma/id1621214141 

No, we're not putting a bear in tux. Listen in for the second episode we've done covering APTs. This time, we're going to Russia. Site: https://whattheshellpod.com Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

This week, we're getting into some crazy talks about Ashley Madison. That dating site who's tagline is "Life is short, have an affair". They got hacked back in 2015 and I'm pretty sure there's more to it than you remember. So let's talk Discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn  Store: https://store.whattheshellpod.com Website: https://whattheshellpod.com

This week, we're going to dive into the full story of the guy that stopped Wannacry; Marcus Hutchins. Trust me, it's worth the listen.  Discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn MalwareTech: https://www.malwaretech.com/  Marcus Hutchins Documentary: https://youtu.be/vveLaA-z3-o    

Let's talk about Wannacry, where it came from and how it grew to be big enough to take down the NHS for a few days.  Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

Season 2 is coming in a week! Not only that, I've got some exciting news that you're going to want to hear so take a listen to this weeks short preview of what's to come. Check out WhatTheShellPod.com for more info! Or follow me @shell_pod on twitter and instagram

We're going back to North Korea this week with an episode that does a bit of a dive into their internet structure, so you can see how someone recently decided they had enough with their phishing tactics and took it down. Check out ancillary images and details at https://whattheshellpod.com and follow me @shell_pod on twitter and instagram for more content too! Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

This week, I’m doing a bit of a timetable of what the cyber conflict side of the Ukraine-Russia War really looks like through this year. Please consider donating to these groups to help https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/ https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout https://razomforukraine.org/donate/ For the transcript please visit https://whattheshellpod.com

This is a reupload of an episode that was mistakenly deleted.   This week we took a bit of a short story format while I make my way through the Internet of Things and some of the crazier hacks surrounding it! Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

This week, we're diving into Anonymous. Not much more needs to be said, but it's a doozy. Sit back, log in, and let's go.  Follow me on twitter and Instagram @shell_pod , email me at [email protected] , and check out the new site at https://whattheshellpod.com  Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

For the tenth episode, we're diving into the man that played TJX, Dave & Busters, and even the Secret Service for fools. We're talking about...the soup nazi.   Follow me on twitter and Instagram @shell_pod , email me at [email protected] , and check out the new site at https://whattheshellpod.com  Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

This week, I'm diving in to the 2013 hack of Target, which lost over 40 million instances of customer data, including some pretty heavy information. Find out how it moved around with me this week while I explain What the Shell happened.   Follow me on twitter and Instagram @shell_pod , email me at [email protected] , and check out the new site at https://whattheshellpod.com  Discord Link: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

This week, we're using my off week to talk to T4NK. T4NK Runs the "Cyber Sector 7" and does Skip Tracing for a living. So, instead of me telling you a story, I'll be asking the questions as T4NK explains What The Shell as Skip Tracer is, and why privacy is so critical in your day to day life. Check out our discord if you'd like to ask T4NK any more questions, he's a member there and would be happy to answer!  https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn  You can check out T4NK's website, http://cybersector7.com and http://usosint.com and his podcast is on all major platforms. 

Join our discord to talk with me and others about the episode: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn  This week, I'm going to change up the format a bit. I'm putting you in the seat of a hacker as they start their journey. Ever wonder how they got your email address? What kind of stuff they might need to get into your account and how they can get it just by doing a little bit of google-fu? Come with me this episode while I take you on that tour of Open Source Intelligence, some presidential blunders that can come from it, and what Skip Tracing is. And make sure to check out @shell_pod on Instagram or Twitter for more informaton. You can also email me at [email protected]  

Jonathan James, the first teen ever imprisoned in the US for cyber crime related activities. He hacked NASA, the DoD, and was the inspiration for many characters you've probably seen.  Join me while I take you on a journey where I explain What the Shell happened to the boy known as C0mrade.   Follow me on instagram @shell_pod for more content! Or email me with any questions at [email protected] Click Here to join the discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

This week, I take an intermission as I'm recovering from some pretty bad technical difficulties that resulted in the loss of this episode and the next few I had in the bank. In the meantime, reach out to me with all your questions. I've been loving getting to know some of you in the small community I've got so head over to @shell_pod or email me at [email protected] and we'll keep that going!   Also, check out Cyber Sector 7 here to see how your digital footprint might be bigger than you think, and how to maybe get a grip on it! https://cybersector7.com/cyber-sector-7-podcast/ 

In this episode, we take a look at what else that Lazarus group from last week has done, and how they make money for North Korea. Follow @shell_pod on instagram for more the pictures and info talked about in todays episode! Click Here to join the discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

Come with me this week while I take you back to 2014 and we go over who hacked Sony Pictures, in what was possibly the largest entertainment industry hack to have ever occurred. We'll talk about who might have done it, and why one major movie might have instigated.   To see the image displayed on the machines after they were hacked check out our instagram @shell_pod , or go over to our subreddit /r/whattheshell for a discussion on this episode where that's posted.   Click Here to join the discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

Join me while we continue the story of Kevin Mitnick and find out who caught him, why his jail time was so controversial, and what he's up to now.   Follow @shell_pod on Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date as well! Click Here to join the discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

In the second episode we dive into part one of a 2-part episode featuring the legendary hacker of the 80s and 90s, Kevin Mitnick.   Follow @shell_pod on instagram and twitter to find out more and take a look at the his warrant and give me any feedback you have! Click Here to join the discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

In the pilot episode I'll bring you from start to where we are currently for the Colonial Pipeline hack. What is it? Why were people filling up trash bags with gas? What can we do?   Follow @shell_pod on instagram and twitter to find out more and take a look at the ransomware note that was left behind! Click Here to join the discord: https://discord.gg/bJauPBBhHn 

Welcome to "What the Shell?" The first episode is going to air September 7th and bi-weekly after that! We'll be tackling the Colonial Pipeline first, and moving into several other exciting topics!