Your Group Chats Are Now Blackmail
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of hackers using digital footprints for blackmail, featuring insights from Bridget Read.
On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Bridget Read, a features writer at New York Magazine whose recent piece “ What If It All Came Out? ” reports on the hackers who are weaponizing our extensive digital footprints against us. While public figures have long dealt with embarrassing leaks and exposed group chats, regular people have started grappling with the same problems thanks to the trove of information our devices have amassed without our knowledge. As scams get more sophisticated, and the risk of exposure grows, we’ll have to change everything about how we behave online. This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay. Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Kate Lindsay
Guest: Bridget Read
Topics covered
- digital footprints
- hacking
- privacy
- group chats
- online behavior
Keywords
- blackmail
- hackers
- digital privacy
- group chats
- online scams
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New York Magazine
Books & works: What If It All Came Out?
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