Episodios

  • Nepal's Discord election and Teen hacks on school systems
    Sep 25 2025

    This week we discuss Nepal’s Gen Z Revolution: how young people rejected a social media ban and elected their first female prime minister on Discord and Teenage Hackers: the rising threat of youth cyberattacks on schools.

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    31 m
  • AI vs. The Internet and Why You Should Be Terrified of The NPM Phishing Attack.
    Sep 12 2025

    In this episode, we dive deep into the biggest software supply chain attack in history. Is AI killing the open web as we know it, and what can we do to stop it?Join our expert panel as we break down two of the internet's biggest threats. First, we explore Google's warning about the open web's rapid decline, the risks of AI data poisoning, and why developers are using ChatGPT more than Stack Overflow. Then, we uncover the details of the historic npm supply chain fishing attack that compromised packages with over two billion weekly downloads. Discover what happened, why it's so frightening for developers, and the practical steps you can take to protect yourself from these social engineering scams.

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    28 m
  • Hacking a Car Company & the Future of Exams
    Sep 5 2025

    What happens when teenage hackers take down a British automotive icon? In this episode, we dive deep into the Jaguar Land Rover hack, exploring the motives behind the attack and whether we can truly turn the tide on cybercrime.Join our panel of experts as they analyze the recent Jaguar Land Rover hack, the rise of "Scattered Lapsus Hunters," and the psychology behind why hackers brag about their crimes on platforms like Telegram. We discuss what makes people vulnerable to scams and how international law enforcement is finally fighting back. Plus, we pivot to a massive debate: Should we abandon traditional exams like GCSEs and embrace AI-driven, personalized learning? Discover how generative AI is changing the future of education forever.

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    33 m
  • Wikipedia & Apple Clash with UK Regulators
    Aug 29 2025

    Are UK regulators set to burn down the tech sector? In this video, we break down the high-stakes battles between Wikipedia, Apple, and UK regulators.Join us as we dissect the UK court's judgment against Wikipedia's challenge to the Online Safety Act and analyze Apple's clash with the CMA over new competition rules. We explore the culture clash between engineers and policymakers, the real-world impact on user experience, and the future of big tech in the UK. This isn't just a legal debate; it's a fundamental discussion about innovation, security, and the open internet.

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    30 m
  • AI Psychosis and the Apple Privacy
    Aug 22 2025

    Is your AI chatbot your best friend or a potential danger? In this crucial discussion, we break down the alarming new phenomenon of AI psychosis and explore the unseen risks of our digital-first world.

    Join our expert panel as we dive into what happens when excessive AI interaction leads to delusions and paranoia. We'll analyze the causes and symptoms of AI psychosis, from emotional dependency to the "sycophancy" of chatbots that validate rather than challenge. We also connect this to the broader debate on government surveillance and the Apple vs. UK encryption dispute, revealing how these seemingly separate issues are fundamentally linked by the tension between technology, privacy, and public safety. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of the ethical responsibilities of AI developers and the necessary safeguards for our digital future.

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    32 m
  • Quantum Computing & AI: What It Means for Parents and Cybersecurity
    Aug 15 2025

    We're joined by Kirsty Paine, Field CTO at Splunk, for a deep dive into two of the most talked-about topics in technology: quantum computing and AI. We break down complex concepts like cubits and entanglement, exploring how quantum computers could one day threaten modern encryption and our digital security.

    But this isn't just about tech. Kirsty also shares her expert insights on the modern challenges of online parenting, including the growing phenomenon of "sharenting." We discuss the risks of sharing children's photos online and the need for a more mindful approach to our digital footprints. We also explore the effectiveness of new policies like the UK's Online Safety Act in protecting children from online harm.

    In this video, you'll learn about:

    • The basics of quantum computing and its potential to break modern cryptography.

    • What "sharenting" is and the potential risks it poses to children's privacy and autonomy.

    • How a cultural shift is needed to make age verification a normal part of online life.

    • The surprising guilty pleasure of a tech executive.


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    45 m
  • Kids' Screen Time, ChatGPT Scams & Online Safety: Is a Social Media Ban the Answer?
    Aug 11 2025

    Australia is proposing a social media ban for under 16s. With more parents embracing screen-free parenting, we explore the debate: is screen time as harmful as we once thought? This week, we examine new research on children's brains, screen time quantity vs. quality, and the challenges parents face with parental controls and online safety.We also dive into the new wave of scams and online fraud. WhatsApp has taken down millions of accounts linked to ChatGPT fishing attacks. Are AI scams becoming impossible to stop? Our guest, internet safety expert Andrew Campling, Director of 419 Consultancy, joins digital policy researcher Alice Taylor and COO Mark Robert Shaw to discuss these pressing issues and the future of online child protection.In this video, you'll learn about:New research on children's brain development and screen time.The debate over screen time limits vs. content quality.The difficulties of using parental controls and how a new system could help.The rise of ChatGPT-powered phishing attacks and AI scams.The role of information sharing and organizations like the GSSE in combating fraud

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    35 m
  • UK Online Safety Act | Tea App Leak | Face Scanning for Explicit Content
    Aug 8 2025

    Today on the show, the team tackle two massive stories shaking the internet: the new UK Online Safety Act and the catastrophic Tea App data breach.First, we break down the UK Online Safety Act, a 268-page law that took six years to develop and has now sparked a surge in VPN downloads. We'll discuss the law's "legal but harmful" content provisions, its impact on age verification, and why the government may have underestimated the backlash. We'll also touch on Wikipedia's legal challenge and the growing divide between policymakers and tech engineers.Next, we spill the tea on the Tea App leak. This women-only dating advice app, designed to protect users, suffered a devastating data breach that exposed 72,000 photos, including photo IDs, and 1.1 million private messages. We'll explore the technical failures behind the leak, the potential for a class-action lawsuit, and what this means for the future of online verification.Join us as we explore these issues and answer some big questions: Does the Online Safety Act go too far? And are we to blame for sharing our sensitive information online?

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    42 m