Quick Tip: Protecting Your Money With Face IDQuick Tip: Protecting Your Money With Face ID
There's a new scam going around, where a thief gets you to unlock your phone under the guise of needing to make a call, then runs off with the phone
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Bug Bounties: Getting Paid to HackBug Bounties: Getting Paid to Hack
The finale of HBO's Silicon Valley series pointed up a subtle parallel to the real-world challenges in vulnerability reporting—rather than risk going to jail, Pied Piper chose to burn the
Red Team: The Best Job in Cybersecurity (Until You Get Arrested)Red Team: The Best Job in Cybersecurity (Until You Get Arrested)
What is Red Teaming, and what does it have to do with cybersecurity? In this episode, we look at how Red Teamers are hired to attack company security using all
Random Number Generators Pt 3: Under the HoodRandom Number Generators Pt 3: Under the Hood
What goes on under the hood of random number generators (RNGs)? Here we look at one of the best sources of randomness—static from electronic chips—and discuss terminology like entropy and
Random Number Generators Pt 2: Unsecure DevicesRandom Number Generators Pt 2: Unsecure Devices
Ever heard of the Internet of Things, or IoT? This episode explores the use of random numbers in our everyday devices, and how they’re often not as secure as our
Random Number Generators Pt 1: Cheating at Video GamesRandom Number Generators Pt 1: Cheating at Video Games
This episode explores the mysterious world of random number generators (RNGs) in video games. Looking at popular games like Minecraft, Stardew Valley, and Diablo II, we describe how players hack
Payday Loans: A Very American ScamPayday Loans: A Very American Scam
Need cash quick? Why not try a payday loan? While it might look like a better option than a credit card on its surface, the truth is that payday loans
Summer 2025 Tour of Scams: Job Scams, Sextortion, and ThreatsSummer 2025 Tour of Scams: Job Scams, Sextortion, and Threats
Scammers are still at it, happy to ruin our lives in search of a quick buck. Let's look at job scams that attempt to steal personal information, sextortion scams preying
Hacks Ain’t What They Used to BeHacks Ain’t What They Used to Be
Hacks used to be impressive, utilizing bits and pieces of technology that made us sit up and pay attention. Nowadays, every scam, breach, or sketchy text message gets labelled a
Who owns your trash? It’s probably not you.Who owns your trash? It’s probably not you.
In this episode of How Hacks Happen, we delve into the complexities surrounding trash possession and legalities. Besides the legal distinctions between lost, mislaid, and abandoned property, there are the