The Cybersecurity Tapes

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Cleared for Takeoff Aug 01, 2025

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Flights vanish from the system, passengers are left stranded, and chaos erupts—all because a routine AI system update opened the door to a devastating airline cyberattack. In the latest episode, discover how one overlooked vulnerability sparked a digital meltdown that could impact anyone who depends on technology. Listen in for a firsthand look at how easy it is for essential systems to fail, and what you can do to help prevent it.

Side Effects May Include May 01, 2025

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An ambulance gets rerouted. A stable patient becomes critical. And no one — not dispatch, not the hospital, not the medics — knows why. Turns out, the problem wasn’t the traffic.
It wasn’t the hospital. It was the AI. On the latest episode, a medical center rolls out a brand new generative AI system to streamline operations… and it backfires. Badly. Listen to the story of misrouted ambulances, boardroom politics, and a cybersecurity consultant who knows exactly where the cracks are.

Stuck in the Middle Apr 25, 2025

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A high-stakes product launch. A hacked teleprompter. A CEO blindsided in real-time. An expertly crafted digital heist turns a milestone event into a disaster. Hear the story unfold as wrong slides, glitched scripts, and chaos take the stage and how businesses can stay one step ahead of these increasingly sophisticated threats.

2GOOD2B - Part II Feb 07, 2025

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Part two of a two part series. Every business needs a partner and retail is no different. The question is, have you vetted your partners cybersecurity practices to ensure that when you do work with them, they don’t become the weakest link in the security of your business? In our latest episode, TechTown wants to advance their selling strategies by using geofencing to drive sales and promotions. It’s a great idea until we find out that these promotions are “2GOOD2B”. Dive in to find out what is going on with their partnership at technology provider Quintain

2GOOD2B - Part I Feb 04, 2025

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Part one of a two part series. Every business needs a partner and retail is no different. The question is, have you vetted your partners cybersecurity practices to ensure that when you do work with them, they don’t become the weakest link in the security of your business? In our latest episode, TechTown wants to advance their selling strategies by using geofencing to drive sales and promotions. It’s a great idea until we find out that these promotions are “2GOOD2B”. Dive in to find out what is going on with their partnership at technology provider Quintain.

The City of Tomorrow Oct 24, 2024

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Join us in this episode as we explore the journey of Silverwood Heights, a city on a journey through innovation to transition into a smart city, one that can service its people better. Discover the challenges and security issues they faced along the way, from rapid population growth to the unexpected vulnerabilities of their new smart infrastructure. Tune in to uncover the complexities and triumphs of their transformation.

The Barista and the BookW0rm Jul 29, 2024

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In this episode we explore how mild mannered Frank, a barista by day, becomes a threat actor in his off time attacking Olympic Publishing where he has a grudge.

Bright Lights, Big Threats May 17, 2024

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When a state-of-the-art chatbot unexpectedly exposes confidential corporate data, Maria is thrust into action, determined to uncover the underlying cause of this breach. This is the story from inside a hack: the twists and turns, the strategies that worked, and the lessons learned as Maria and her team strive to unraveling the layers of this mysterious incident and safeguard their client’s sensitive information.

Seemingly Normal Oct 31, 2023

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An unsuspicious email from IT. A friendly text with a signature misspelling. All looked normal, but they were a hacker’s way in. This is the story from inside a hack: The breach and the aftermath. How it happened, what worked, and what didn’t.

Trailer: Seemingly Normal Oct 31, 2023

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