
Hackers Cracked AI Security | Here's How They Did It
From Security Unfiltered by Joe South
February 18, 2026 · 54 min · Episode 222
About this episode
This episode features Jason Haddix, a hacker turned industry pioneer, sharing his journey in cybersecurity and offensive security.
Send us Fan Mail Most cybersecurity stories talk about the hacks, but this episode peels back the curtain on the raw, unfiltered journey of a hacker turned industry pioneer. Jason Haddix shares how his early days of hex editing and fake IDs evolved into leading offensive security at Fortune 100 giants — all driven by relentless curiosity and defiance. His tales of surviving the shadowy underground, navigating multi-year career pivots, and turning obsession into innovation will blow your mind....
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Host: Joe South
Guest: Jason Haddix
Topics covered
- cybersecurity
- hacking
- offensive security
- career development
- innovation
Keywords
- cybersecurity
- hacking
- AI security
- offensive security
- career pivots
- innovation
- Jason Haddix
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