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What the Hack with Adam Levin

Loud Tree Media

"What the Hack with Adam Levin" is the award-winning weekly true cybercrime podcast--the place to hear memorable stories and get good advice. 

Episode list

156

  • January 7, 2025

    42 min

    Ava Smithing Battles Big Tech and the Algorithm Trap

    Ava Smithing was eleven when she saw a swimsuit on Pinterest that she liked. That innocent click turned into an eating disorder. How? This episode explores the most dangerous thing...

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  • December 31, 2024

    52 min

    The Most Scary, Interesting, and Important Stories of 2024

    We look back at the internet’s scariest moments, the boldest defenders, and the most surprising tech twists of 2024—groundbreaking legislation, international scam-rings, and the gr...

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  • December 24, 2024

    42 min

    Bob Sullivan Discovers a Scam That Strikes Twice

    Chester Frilich lost everything to scammers, and he didn’t just lose his money—he lost hope, too. Bob Sullivan joins us to recount this devastating case, revealing the IRS’s uninte...

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  • December 17, 2024

    45 min

    Amy Neville Fights Snapchat’s Drug Dealer Problem

    What happens when social media platforms prioritize engagement over safety? How do drug dealers exploit apps like Snapchat to target teens? Amy Neville lost her son Alex to counter...

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  • December 10, 2024

    37 min

    Tarah Wheeler and Deviant Ollam Reveal Security’s Weakest Link

    Tarah Wheeler lost her security badge. Deviant Ollam picked his way into "secure" spaces. Together, they show how humans make or break security and why layering defenses is key to ...

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  • December 3, 2024

    44 min

    Jack Rhysider Exposes Our Digital Secrets

    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 ea...

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