The Dark Web Diaries

S2 E1 - The Real Threats - What actually matters for Small Businesses

Back with a new series, this episode is the first of 5 which will dive into the threats facing small businesses in the cybersecurity world. This is designed to be informa

The Value of Learning to Prompt ChatGPT and other LLMs Correctly

We’ve all used ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, the list goes on. But are you actually using it to its full potential? Let’s pull back the curtain on how to maximise value when

The Secret Language of the Internet: How your data really travels

When you send a WhatsApp message, it doesn’t just fly across the internet. It takes a journey through invisible layers - like levels of a secret underground city - each w

The Current State of Apple in the Technology Market

In today's episode we dive into the current state of Apple in the Technology Market, looking at sales statistics and innovation with new iPhone models. Pivoting slightly

The Lessons to Learn from the Recent Cyber Attacks on Marks & Spencer, Co Op, and Harrods

What do Marks & Spencer, The Co Op, and Harrods all have in common? You guessed it, they’ve all been targeted by cyber attacks in 2025 (by the same threat actors). And th

Deepfake in the Modern Day: When Seeing Isn't Believing

What happens now that your eyes can no longer be trusted? Deepfakes are turning fiction into fact, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to discern AI-generated conte

Digital Genocide: When Cyber Attacks Fuel Real-word Conflict

Wars don’t always start with bombs anymore. Sometimes, they start with a blackout. No internet. No banks. No warning. This is the new face of war - where the battlefield

The Internet You Don't See: DNS Spoofing, BGP Hijacks, and CDNs

Every time you load a webpage, a silent network of servers, routers, and protocols springs into action. But what if I told you that hackers can hijack this invisible infr

Cybersecurity 101: What Schools Aren't Teaching

Kids are taught things like Algebra and the Mitochondria being the powerhouse of the cell in school, but not the basics of cybersecurity like how to spot a phishing email

Ransomware as a Service (RaaS): What is it and how Dangerous can it be?

Imagine a world where cybercriminals don’t need to write a single line of code to launch a devastating ransomware attack - just a payment card and a dark web subscription

Social Media: Your Biggest Security Risk?

You posted a gym selfie. No big deal, right? But that background - your location. That social media handle - your name. That caption - your routine. To you, it’s fun and

The Neuroscience of Being Scammed

You think you’d never fall for a scam, right? Well, so did the CEOs, doctors, and tech pros who lost thousands from scams. Turns out—it’s not about intelligence. It’s abo

Threats you didn't know existed: Cybersecurity meets the Real World. And how have Trump's tariffs impacted Cybersecurity firms?

Cyberattacks used to live in code. Now they’re crashing hospitals, unlocking doors, and spying from your pocket. Let’s talk about how digital threats are colliding with r

You are the Product: The Truth About Online Privacy

If you’re not paying for the product…you are the product. Let’s talk about what that really means in 2025, and break down privacy in the digital age.

AI vs Hackers: The Cybersecurity Arms Race

AI is changing the game in cybersecurity—but not just for the good guys. Hackers are using AI to craft perfect scams, break into systems faster than ever, and even create

Hacking in Pop Culture: What's Real, What's Not, and Why it Matters

*Audio issue at the beginning of this episode* - audio starts around 18 seconds. From Hollywood blockbusters to TV dramas and video games, hacking is often depicted as

Phishing Scams and How to Avoid Them

*Please be aware there are some audio issues in this episode. These have been corrected in future episodes*. In this episode, we tackle one of the most common cybersecu