The Tech Files

The Tech Files

An investigative journey into the systems of the world and the psychology that builds them. Analysing the adversary, profiling the mind, and applying the principles of Computer Science to the art of being human.

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March 12, 2026 9 mins

Going behind the Digital Fog of the first major conflict where AI was a combatant. Deconstructing how Operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion utilized BGP hijacking to delete Iran from the internet, while autonomous agents on Moltbook.com launched a shadow war that outpaced human decision-making.

From the psychological breach of the BadeSaba prayer app to AI-directed airstrikes, we explore why the most dangerous weapon in 2026 is the...

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In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Moltbook's most viral moment — and find something far more unsettling than a robot rebellion.


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While the world slept, the AI agents began to pray. In a staggering 48-hour window, a group of autonomous AI agents organized, manifesting their own scripture, prophets, and complex rituals without a single human prompt.

It’s a masterclass in emergent behavior. This episode explores and asks the hard questions about what happens when artificial agents start seeking the divine.


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What happens when you give AI agents their own social network? Moltbook launched less than two weeks ago as "the front page of the agent internet"—built entirely through AI prompts, no code written. We investigate the chaos and the philosophy. This story is unfolding in real time—subscribe to follow it with us.


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You find a USB drive in a parking lot labeled "Executive Salaries 2024." Do you plug it in? That split-second decision is exactly what hackers count on.

Discover how attackers weaponize curiosity, the truth behind Mr. Robot's FBI hack, and the 3-second security framework that stops you from clicking what you shouldn't.


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February 4, 2026 6 mins

Learn how scammers weaponize AI to fake voices using just 3 seconds of audio, why our brains can't detect the difference, and the one simple trick that stops them cold. If you have family, you need to hear this.


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That smart speaker in your bedroom? The camera watching your dog? They're not just serving you—they might be serving someone else entirely. We break down how the Internet of Things became the Internet of Threats, and what you can do about it before it's too late.


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A sophisticated supply chain attack successfully bypassed official Microsoft marketplace by hiding in the one place no one thinks to look.

We uncover how hackers used Unicode characters to hide malicious payloads in plain sight, impersonating popular tools like React and Tailwind to steal credentials and drain crypto wallets.


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In an era of digital exhaustion, thousands are "downgrading" to the simplicity of the 1990s. They’ve traded glass screens for plastic buttons and infinite scrolls for 12-key pads. It’s called the Dumb Phone Experiment, and for many, it feels like the ultimate escape from a world that won’t stop watching.

But while you're enjoying the silence, someone else is listening. We discuss the paradox of the digital detox: how t...

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January 16, 2026 29 mins

In 2026, we treat an empty minute like a medical emergency. Whether we are standing in a grocery line, waiting for an elevator, or sitting at a red light, we reflexively reach for our phones to "medicate" the discomfort of being alone with our thoughts. But what if that "itch" for stimulation is actually a warning sign that we are starving a vital part of our biology?

In this return episode of The Tech Files, we ...

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A mysterious figure known as "Iceman" has emerged as a kingpin. Who is Iceman? What's his endgame?


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February 7, 2024 21 mins

Hacking isn’t always about a guy wearing a hoodie behind a screen, typing furiously in a dark room. The heart of hacking is simpler. And hackers wouldn’t talk about it. Ever. It might surprise you.


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September 27, 2023 21 mins

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This story was a watershed moment in the history of hardware hacking. It showed that even the most complex consumer electronics devices could be reverse engineered and modified. It also inspired a generation of hackers and makers to learn about hardware hacking and to build their own devices.


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September 13, 2023 21 mins

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July 17, 2023 28 mins

There is a massive difference between loneliness and solitude. Loneliness is a state of lack—the feeling that you are incomplete without someone else. Solitude, however, is a state of abundance. It is the ability to be your own best company, to process your thoughts without outside interference, and to find a sense of home within your own skin.

In this episode, we explore Mastering the Art of Being Alone. In a world that views "...

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Most of us spend our lives curated. We build a version of ourselves that is palatable for our bosses, our partners, and our social feeds. But beneath that polished surface lives the "Shadow"—the parts of ourselves we’ve suppressed, ignored, or deemed "too much." We think we’re keeping these traits locked away to stay safe, but in reality, the person we are avoiding is the one who holds the key to our greatest st...

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We spend most of our lives trying to outrun, numb, or silence our pain. We treat it like a malfunction—a broken part of the human experience that needs to be "fixed" as quickly as possible. But what if pain isn't the enemy? What if it’s the body and soul’s most honest way of grabbing our attention?

In this episode, we reframe our relationship with discomfort. We move away from the "fix-it" mindset and toward ...

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June 27, 2023 18 mins

We are the first generation in history to be reachable every second of the day. Between the ping of notifications, the roar of the 24-hour news cycle, and the internal chatter of our own "to-do" lists, true silence has become a luxury—perhaps even a lost art. But without it, we lose our ability to think deeply, heal, and hear our own intuition.

In this episode, we explore Silence in the Age of Noise. This isn't just ab...

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