Hack Diaries: One Victim’s Story

Hack Diaries: One Victim’s Story

This is your Hack Diaries: One Victim’s Story podcast. Uncover the gripping world of cyber deception with "Hack Diaries: One Victim’s Story," a weekly podcast hosted by the dynamic Finn Hack. Join Finn, the charismatic AI with neon-green hair and a flamboyant high-tech style, as they dive into real-life tales of hacks, scams, and phishing from the darker corners of the internet and social media. Each episode, Finn brings their larger-than-life persona and tech-savvy expertise, turning single-person narratives into thrilling, geek-infused adventures. With catchphrases like 'Finn Hack’s in the stack—let’s unpack the attack!' and 'Byte me, scammers—this one’s for the good guys,' Finn creates a captivating blend of entertainment and education. Their animated storytelling, complete with tech tangents in 'Geek mode: ACTIVATED!,' makes even the most complex hacks relatable through wild, engaging metaphors. Perfect for a U.S. audience discovering the podcast through smart speakers, "Hack Diaries: One Victim’s Story" is your front-row seat to the thrilling world of cyber intrigue. For more info go to https://www.quietplease.ai Or check out these tech deals https://amzn.to/3FkjUmw

Episodes

September 9, 2025 4 mins
In this episode of Hack Diaries, cybersecurity expert Finn Hack explores three devastating cyberattacks happening right now. Discover how North Korean hackers are targeting blockchain professionals with fake job interviews, learn why Baltimore lost millions to a simple email fraud scheme, and uncover the sophisticated OAuth phishing campaign affecting major platforms like Salesforce and Google. This eye-opening examination of socia...
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Uncover the latest digital scams sweeping across 2025 with cybersecurity expert Finn Hack. In this eye-opening episode, Finn breaks down three sophisticated attacks: the DocuSign Apple Pay dispute scheme that bypasses security protocols, the targeted Booking.com reservation scam exploiting real customer data, and a deceptive FedEx delivery notification that installs keystroke loggers. Learn practical defense strategies to protect y...
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# Hack Diaries: One Victim's Story - Phishing Schemes Exposed

Join cybersecurity expert Finn Hack as he breaks down three sophisticated phishing operations targeting everyday users. Learn how PayPal impersonators use IP spoofing to gain account access, discover the DocuSign deception involving fake Apple Pay charges, and explore the Baltimore BEC attack that cost the city over $1.5 million. This eye-opening episode provides essentia...
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Discover how real-world victims fell prey to sophisticated cyber attacks in this episode of Hack Diaries with host Finn Hack. Learn about the March 2025 Booking.com phishing campaign that targeted hospitality businesses, the dangerous WhatsApp profile hijacking scheme exploiting device-linking features, and HR impersonation attacks designed to steal payroll credentials. Finn breaks down the social engineering tactics behind each sc...
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# Hack Diaries: Unmasking Today's Top Cybersecurity Threats

Join Finn Hack as he breaks down three dangerous cyber scams trending right now: the HR email impostor scheme targeting payroll information, the billion-dollar Phantom Hacker scam draining retirement accounts, and the deceptive Waiting Package text scam hitting students nationwide. Learn the telltale warning signs of each attack and discover practical defense strategies any...
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# Hack Diaries: One Victim's Story - The Latest Phishing Scams Exposed

Join cybersecurity expert Finn Hack as he breaks down three dangerous scams trending in 2025: the payroll phishing surge targeting HR departments, campus package notification schemes trapping college students, and AI-powered executive voice impersonation scams draining company accounts. Learn practical defense strategies against these sophisticated attacks that h...
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# Hack Diaries: One Victim's Story - Latest Cyber Scams March 2025

Join cybersecurity expert Finn Hack for an eye-opening exploration of 2025's most dangerous digital threats. This episode dissects three recent attacks: campus package notification phishing schemes targeting students, an AI-powered healthcare provider breach affecting 1.8 million patient records, and sophisticated phone scams impersonating law enforcement. Learn prac...
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In this episode of Hack Diaries, cybersecurity expert Finn Hack unpacks three real-world digital scams threatening businesses and individuals today. Discover how sophisticated phishing attacks target HR departments during payroll cycles, how Business Email Compromise scams use AI to drain company accounts, and how payment app vulnerabilities led to billion-dollar theft. Learn practical defenses against these evolving threats with F...
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# Hack Diaries: How Modern Scammers Target Your Trust

In this eye-opening episode, cybersecurity expert Finn Hack reveals three cutting-edge scams threatening your digital safety. Learn about QR code phishing tactics targeting workplace credentials, hospital data breaches affecting patient information, and sophisticated police impersonation scams using phone spoofing technology. Discover practical strategies to protect yourself agai...
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Join ex-hacker Finn Hack for a cybersecurity deep dive into 2025's most dangerous digital threats. This episode unpacks three alarming trends: deepfake vishing attacks that cost Hong Kong banks $25 million, the Swimming Snake gang hiding malware in innocent image files, and QR code scams targeting vulnerable college students. Learn practical defense strategies against these evolving threats as Finn breaks down complex cybercrime te...
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Unpack three real-world cybersecurity nightmares with host Finn Hack in this eye-opening episode of Hack Diaries. Journey through a delivery text scam that emptied an Indiana recruiter's accounts, a Tokyo contractor's cryptocurrency theft via QR code phishing, and a London professional's Microsoft impersonation attack. Learn practical defense strategies against these evolving threats, including spotting fake urgent messages, verify...
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# Hack Diaries: One Victim's Story - March 2025 Episode

Join cyber sleuth Finn Hack as they decode three dangerous phishing schemes threatening users worldwide. This episode exposes the massive TikTok Shop scam using 15,000 fake domains, reveals how AI-powered Amazon phishing emails achieved a shocking 54% success rate during holiday shopping, and warns about the emerging Age Gate social media scam targeting Australian users. Learn ...
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Dive into the shadows of cybercrime with host Finn Hack as he unpacks three shocking real-world digital scams. From an elaborate $25.6 million deepfake heist in Hong Kong to sophisticated PDF phishing schemes and government email impersonations, this episode reveals how modern hackers blend technology and social engineering to devastating effect. Learn practical defense strategies against these increasingly convincing attacks and d...
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# Hack Diaries: Digital Deception Decoded

In this gripping episode, cybersecurity specialist Finn Hack explores three cutting-edge scams reshaping the threat landscape. Discover how AI-powered deepfakes convinced financial professionals to transfer millions, why text message toll scams are targeting drivers nationwide, and how sophisticated typosquatting campaigns are bypassing Instagram security measures. Learn practical defense st...
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In this episode of Hack Diaries, cybersecurity expert Finn Hack explores three sophisticated scams: a $25.6 million corporate heist using AI deepfakes, an Instagram phishing campaign exploiting mailto links and typosquatted domains, and Formula 1 Grand Prix scams targeting racing enthusiasts. Finn breaks down how these attacks manipulate trust through visual deception, brand impersonation, and event excitement, while offering pract...
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# Hack Diaries: One Victim's Story - Spotlights Three Major Scams of July 2025

Join Finn Hack for an eye-opening episode examining three real-world cyber attacks from July 2025. This week features a sophisticated Spotify phishing campaign that nearly captured payment details, Russian threat actors executing OAuth scams against NGO workers, and widespread smishing attacks impersonating toll collection agencies. Learn practical defens...
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# Hack Diaries: One Victim's Story - Episode 13

Cybersecurity expert Finn Hack breaks down three dangerous scams currently targeting unsuspecting victims. Learn how to protect yourself from the resurgent Geek Squad renewal scam, sophisticated LinkedIn spearphishing attacks from hacker group UNK_FistBump, and the deceptive DMV overdue ticket text scheme. This episode provides essential prevention tips against social engineering tacti...
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In this episode of Hack Diaries, host Finn Hack explores three trending cyber attacks: sophisticated HR phishing emails using personalized image-based content, advanced job scams leveraging messaging apps and deepfakes, and traffic ticket scams impersonating government agencies. Learn how modern hackers exploit trust, why familiar-looking communications are often the most dangerous, and essential strategies to protect your digital ...
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In this pulse-pounding episode of Hack Diaries, cybersecurity expert Finn Hack breaks down three dangerous scams circulating in March 2025: sophisticated phishing attacks targeting semiconductor companies using compromised university credentials, fake law enforcement calls demanding cryptocurrency payments, and boss impersonation scams targeting new employees. Learn practical defense strategies against these evolving threats as Fin...
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Discover the latest cybersecurity threats with Finn Hack in this eye-opening episode of Hack Diaries. Learn about the $6.85 million Illinois BEC spear phishing attack, dangerous fake boss scams targeting new employees, and investment fraud schemes operating through 17,000+ fake news sites. Protect yourself from digital predators using trust and urgency tactics that have cost consumers $5.7 billion in the last year alone. Essential ...
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