Topic: Hack Attack

4 chapters across the catalog

Tardy Party
Episode 846 7:19 - 10:33

846: Tardy Party

Leon Panetta, Russian Hacking Allegations

Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta accused Donald Trump of irresponsibly inviting Russian interference in American politics. Panetta argued that a presidential candidate asking an adversary to engage in hacking is inconceivable and poses a threat to national security. He further characterized Trump as an erratic leader who cannot be trusted with the nuclear arsenal.

Gas Jackers
Episode 750 17:49 - 20:31

750: Gas Jackers

Gas Jackers, Cyber Hacking at Kankakee Gas Stations

A local news report from Kankakee, Illinois, details "gas jackers" who use inside information or pick locks on pump terminals to enter test modes. This allows them to pump free fuel and sell it to other drivers for cash, highlighting vulnerabilities in gas station technology.

Raining Scuds
Episode 497 52:45 - 59:35

497: Raining Scuds

South Korea Cyber Attack, North Korea Speculation

A major cyber attack paralyzed computer networks at several South Korean banks and broadcasters, including KBS and MBC. Reports from the BBC suggested that some staff saw images of skulls on their screens during the outage. While North Korea is the primary suspect due to high regional tensions, the technical capability of the isolated nation to execute such a simultaneous attack is questioned.

Episode 410 1:25:05 - 1:31:34

410: The Cheeseburger Code

Rockefeller Foundation Scenarios and 2012 Olympic Bombing Prediction

A Rockefeller Foundation document titled "Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development" is examined for its eerie predictions. The "Hack Attack" scenario specifically mentions a 2012 Olympic bombing killing 13,000 people, which the hosts find both ludicrous and frightening as a potential "planned" disaster.