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#958: When Security Becomes the Target
Think your accounts are safe because of 2FA? We dive into the rise of session hijacking and why SMS codes are no longer enough to stop hackers.
#957: The Shadow Mechanics of Modern Regime Change
Explore the hidden tradecraft of subversion and why external attempts to topple entrenched regimes like the IRGC often lead to disaster.
#950: The LinkedIn-ification of Modern Espionage
From CIA resumes to LinkedIn branding, explore how modern intelligence agencies are fighting Big Tech for the world’s top digital talent.
#811: The Gig Economy of Treason: Iran's Digital Recruitment
How does a "side hustle" turn into high treason? Explore how Iranian agents use social media and crypto to recruit unsuspecting citizens.
#778: The Smartphone as a Beacon for Adversary Intelligence
Discover how smartphones and social media have turned the "digital exhaust" of daily life into a major tactical vulnerability in modern conflict.
#738: How Israel Smuggled an Entire War Inside Iran
Discover how local cells and "Ghost Maintenance" paralyzed Iran’s defenses during the Twelve Day War of 2025.
#704: The Unkillable SMS: Security vs. Access
Why do we still rely on 1980s tech to secure our bank accounts? Explore the dangerous paradox of SMS-based two-factor authentication.
#703: The Economics of Spam: Why It Pays to Be a Digital Mosquito
Why is your inbox overflowing? Explore the technical and economic reasons behind the relentless rise of digital and physical spam.
#702: The Democratization of Deception
Could a 30-second clip of your voice be used to steal your identity? Explore the terrifying reality of digital twins and LoRA.
#659: Why Voice Is the Fusion Power of Biometrics
Explore why voice biometrics hasn't replaced Face ID and how generative AI is making "voice prints" a massive security risk.
#626: The Quiet Interrogation: Psychology Over Force
Explore the chilling contrast of high-stakes interrogations, where psychological mastery and the "illusion of knowing" replace physical force.
#593: Manufacturing Consent: How AI Scales Digital Deception
Is your feed real? Herman and Corn explore how AI is turning simple botnets into indistinguishable, high-stakes digital personas.
#416: The Rise of the Hybrid Army: Professionalizing Insurgency
Herman and Corn explore how non-state actors are emulating conventional militaries to bridge the gap in asymmetric warfare.
#382: The Wolves of Tel Aviv: Unmasking a Global Scam
Discover the dark side of the Startup Nation as Herman and Corn dive into the billion-dollar binary options industry that targeted victims worldwide.