Digital Age Predators

An investigative podcast series examining real cases of technology-enabled predatory behavior in the modern era. Through a dynamic conversation between two expert hosts, each episode dissects specific cases of digital crimes, exploring the technological methods used by predators, the devastating impact on victims, and the challenges in achieving justice.

Episodes

The Cyberbully: Social Media as a Battlefield

August 15, 2025 • 16 mins

In this episode, we delve into the dark side of social media, examining how it can be used as a tool for cyberbullying. We'll explore a real-life case where a predator used social media platforms to emotionally terrorize their victim, discussing the psychological tactics employed, the profound impact on the victim's life, and the legal hurdles faced in bringing the predator to justice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

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The Dating App Predator: Location Data as a Hunting Ground

May 29, 2025 • 12 mins

The finale examines a sophisticated 2023 case where a predator exploited dating app location data to systematically target victims across multiple platforms. Through detailed analysis, we reveal how the perpetrator combined information from various apps to track potential victims' movements and routines, while using social engineering to bypass platform safety features. The hosts dissect the technical methods used to extra...

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The Smart Home Stalker: IoT Devices as Tools of Terror

May 21, 2025 • 11 mins

Our hosts analyze a disturbing 2021 case where a domestic abuser weaponized smart home technology to terrorize their former partner. The episode reveals how the perpetrator exploited vulnerabilities in connected devices to manipulate lights, temperatures, security cameras, and door locks, creating an environment of constant surveillance and control. We examine the digital evidence trail left by IoT devices, the challenges ...

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Deepfake Extortion: When AI Becomes a Weapon

May 15, 2025 • 12 mins

This episode investigates a groundbreaking 2022 case where a cybercriminal used deepfake technology to create false video evidence of a tech executive in compromising situations, leading to a sophisticated extortion scheme. We analyze how the perpetrator combined publicly available corporate videos with AI-generated content to create convincing false narratives, and examine the technological arms race between deepfake crea...

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The Instagram Impersonator: How a Stolen Identity Became a Weapon

May 8, 2025 • 8 mins

Our hosts examine the chilling 2019 case of Sarah Mitchell, whose stolen social media photos were used to create dozens of fake dating profiles targeting vulnerable individuals. The episode details how the predator used sophisticated data scraping tools to build a complete digital clone of Sarah's life, leading to a year-long campaign of harassment affecting both Sarah and secondary victims who were scammed using her ident...

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Digital Age Predators

Episodes

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The Smart Home Stalker: IoT Devices as Tools of Terror

Deepfake Extortion: When AI Becomes a Weapon

The Instagram Impersonator: How a Stolen Identity Became a Weapon

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The Cyberbully: Social Media as a Battlefield

The Dating App Predator: Location Data as a Hunting Ground