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Hacker And The Fed

Hacker And The Fed

By: Chris Tarbell & Hector Monsegur
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 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 and now podcast co-hosts. Whether you are a legal professional, cybersecurity practitioner, or forensic investigator, Chris and Hector will bring you their unique perspectives on the latest developments in cybersecurity. Political Science Politics & Government
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Episodes
  • LulzSec, LockBit & the Price of Weak Security

    LulzSec, LockBit & the Price of Weak Security
    May 15 2025
    Chris and Hector dive into the recent breach of the LockBit ransomware gang and what it reveals about operational security failures—even among hackers. They discuss the fallout from the Pegasus spyware scandal, with NSO Group ordered to pay $168 million, and explore the troubling reliance on vulnerable federal contractors. Plus, Hector delivers one of his signature rants—this time on who’s really watching the watchers. Join our new Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed⁠⁠⁠ Send HATF your questions at ⁠⁠⁠questions@hackerandthefed.com
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    47 mins
  • Joe Rogan, Ross Ulbricht, and the $1 Billion Disney Hack

    Joe Rogan, Ross Ulbricht, and the $1 Billion Disney Hack
    May 8 2025
    Chris and Hector react to Joe Rogan’s take on the Ross Ulbricht case, break down the $1B Disney Slack data breach, and explain why passkeys are the next big thing in cybersecurity. Join our new Patreon! ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed⁠⁠ Send HATF your questions at ⁠⁠questions@hackerandthefed.com
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    45 mins
  • Credential Theft, InfoStealers, and the Rise of Cyber Snake Oil

    Credential Theft, InfoStealers, and the Rise of Cyber Snake Oil
    May 1 2025
    Chris and Hector break down the 2025 Mandiant threat report, expose rising cyberattack trends, rant about bad CISOs, and discuss a wild case of a cybersecurity CEO caught installing malware in a hospital. Join our new Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed⁠ Send HATF your questions at ⁠questions@hackerandthefed.com
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    54 mins

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