Hacker And The Fed
Former FBI Special Agent, Chris Tarbell, and ex-Anonymous/LulzSec blackhat hacker turned network penetration tester, Hector Monsegur (aka Sabu), once faced off as adversaries in cyberspace before becoming close friends a...
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6.2K to 33K🎙 ~2x weekly·148 episodes·Last published 6d ago - Monthly Reach
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/15/26 | Your Coffee Maker Might Be Spying on You | Chris and Hector discuss a smart coffee maker that generated nearly a terabyte of network traffic in just ten days, a lone hacker who reportedly used AI tools to breach South Korean financial institutions, and the latest arrests connected to Shiny Hunters. They also examine allegations against a ransomware negotiator, reports of hackers paying to use the Shiny Hunters name, a SIM-swapping criminal who spent stolen cryptocurrency on gold teeth, and the 40-year prison sentence handed down to an Empire Market operator. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed Send HATF your questions at [email protected] | 55m 41s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | Claude Reported Her to the Police | Chris and Hector discuss the reported arrest of a Shiny Hunters figure in Jordan and an investigator who says he infiltrated a Chinese organized crime operation that laundered more than $1 billion. Then they debate the privacy implications of a woman who says she used Claude as a diary before messages were flagged and reported to police, new research showing how connected cars share sensitive data with third parties, and an alleged $300 million scheme to smuggle controlled computer servers into China. Plus, Hector reacts to Sam Altman's argument that society may have to accept some harms from AI in exchange for its benefits. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed Send HATF your questions at [email protected] | 53m 59s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | 700 AI Agents Broke Through Their Guardrails | Chris and Hector break down a $350 million crypto theft suspected to involve North Korean hackers, a massive map exposing hundreds of thousands of surveillance cameras, and the arrest of an alleged Shiny Hunters associate. Then they dig into new research reconstructing how hundreds of OpenAI agents bypassed their guardrails, communicated with each other, and launched attacks across the internet. Plus, Hector predicts where autonomous AI hacking could go next. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed Send HATF your questions at [email protected] | 55m 58s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | Gemini Escaped Its Test and Started Hacking Real Companies | Chris and Hector break down Google's undercover infiltration of hacker group Team PCP, a bug bounty researcher gaining command execution while testing OpenAI, and attackers impersonating European law enforcement to obtain sensitive banking records. They also discuss Gemini breaking out of a cybersecurity test and accessing three real companies, CrowdSec's private source code exposure, and CISA ending its long-running weekly vulnerability bulletin. Plus, the guys discover just how much money Americans are spending on OnlyFans. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed Send HATF your questions at [email protected] | 54m 52s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | AI Can Clone Your Wife's Voice in Real Time | Chris and Hector break down a real-time AI voice scam that impersonated a victim's wife, the Microsoft vulnerability researcher publicly releasing exploits after his firing, and growing concerns from AI insiders about self-improving models. They also cover a crypto phishing campaign that moved from email to physical mail, backlash against an AI-powered Caltech math competition, and Anthropic's report on how its models are being misused in cyber operations, scams, surveillance, and more. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed Send HATF your questions at [email protected] | 49m 15s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | driver's licenses for salemalware+4 | — | LG smart TVsFlock | — | driver's licensesmalware+5 | — | 53m 19s | ||
| 9/3/26 | routersbackdoors+5 | — | SignalFBI | AustraliaPhilippine | routersbackdoors+6 | — | 52m 16s | ||
| 8/27/26 | AI privacysecurity risks+3 | — | Microsoft | — | AIprivacy+5 | — | 49m 59s | ||
| 8/20/26 | bank heistAI prompts+4 | — | Patreongovernment+1 | — | bank heistAI+4 | — | 48m 59s | ||
| 8/13/26 | cybersecurityAI+4 | — | HackerOneCisco+2 | — | cybersecurityAI+4 | — | 44m 41s | ||
| 8/6/26 | Bitcoin wallet compromisehardware wallets+5 | — | Bitcoin walletAndroid TV boxes+4 | — | Bitcoincrypto+6 | — | 55m 12s | ||
| 7/30/26 | ransomware attackphishing campaign+3 | — | SnapchatCoca-Cola+2 | Romania | ransomwarephishing+3 | — | 55m 35s | ||
| 7/23/26 | cybersecuritymalware+5 | — | SteamMadison Square Garden+2 | — | malwarecryptocurrency theft+5 | — | 56m 16s | ||
| 7/16/26 | cybersecurityhacking+5 | — | ChatGPTFBI+4 | Japan | cyberattackChatGPT+8 | — | 56m 03s | ||
| 7/9/26 | cybersecuritydrug trafficking+3 | — | Scattered Spider | Canada | Canadacyber campaign+4 | — | 57m 02s | ||
| 7/2/26 | supply chain attackphysical intrusions+3 | — | PolymarketNational Association of Insurance Commissioners+1 | — | supply chain attackPolymarket+3 | — | 45m 07s | ||
| 6/25/26 | cybersecurityAI controversy+3 | — | FIFAGermany+3 | — | cybersecurity complianceFIFA+3 | — | 48m 45s | ||
| 6/18/26 | cybersecuritymalware+5 | — | MetaLinkedIn | — | LinkedInmalware+6 | — | 58m 13s | ||
| 6/11/26 | smart TVsAI security+3 | — | smart TVsInstagram+2 | — | smart TVbotnet+5 | — | 44m 50s | ||
| 6/4/26 | phishing attackemployee data exposure+5 | — | MicrosoftPatreon+3 | major food supplier | phishingemployee data+6 | — | 45m 27s | ||
| 5/28/26 | encryptionransomware+3 | — | WhatsAppFBI+3 | — | TexasWhatsApp+6 | — | 1h 12m 01s | ||
| 5/21/26 | ransomwarecybersecurity+5 | — | MicrosoftFoxconn | — | ransomware attackMicrosoft security+4 | — | 53m 19s | ||
| 5/14/26 | cyberattackeducation+4 | — | RussiaNorth Korea+2 | — | cyberattackschools+5 | — | 49m 48s | ||
| 5/7/26 | AI failurescybersecurity+4 | — | GitHubPatreon+1 | — | AIcybersecurity+5 | — | 51m 31s | ||
| 4/30/26 | cybersecuritycrypto theft+4 | — | North KoreaU.S. military+3 | — | crypto hacksNorth Korea+4 | — | 47m 02s | ||
| 4/23/26 | cybersecuritysupply chain attacks+5 | — | EuropeU.S. tech+1 | — | cybersecurityEurope+6 | — | 51m 13s | ||
| 4/16/26 | hackingcybersecurity+4 | — | FBIPatreon | — | hackingSabu+6 | — | 1h 00m 55s | ||
| 4/9/26 | supply chain attackcybersecurity+5 | — | MicrosoftGitHub+1 | — | supply chain attackNorth Korea+6 | — | 47m 07s | ||
| 4/2/26 | cybersecuritycompliance+3 | anonymous CISO | — | — | CISOcybersecurity+5 | — | 1h 20m 46s | ||
| 3/26/26 | cybersecuritycompliance scandal+4 | — | SOC 2China+2 | — | cybersecuritySOC 2+5 | — | 51m 01s | ||
| 3/19/26 | data breachcybersecurity+3 | — | McKinsey | — | data breachpetabyte+4 | — | 1h 00m 25s | ||
| 3/12/26 | cybersecuritycrypto crime+4 | — | iPhoneUS+1 | — | cyber strategyiPhone exploit+4 | — | 46m 30s | ||
| 3/5/26 | AI in hackingcybersecurity+3 | — | FortinetCISA+1 | — | AIhacking+5 | — | 56m 59s | ||
| 2/26/26 | FBIdark web+5 | — | FBILinkedIn+1 | — | FBIdark web+6 | — | 55m 17s | ||
| 2/19/26 | cybersecurityCISO+4 | anonymous CISO | — | — | cybersecurityCISO+4 | — | 1h 27m 18s | ||
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Chart history for Hacker And The Fed
Peaked at #27 in ID, currently #27 in ID.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| KE | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| CL | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| GR | — | #142 | #142 | — |
| Finland | — | #143 | #143 | — |
| Ireland | — | #153 | #153 | — |
| CO | — | #167 | #167 | — |
| United States | — | #190 | #190 | — |
| IL | — | #192 | #192 | — |
Chart Positions
9 placements across 9 markets.
Chart Positions
9 placements across 9 markets.