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Where Warlocks Stay Up Late
Episode 9: Rob Knake
Rob Knake's fingerprints are all over modern cyber policy. As White House Director for Cybersecurity Policy, he helped craft the nation’s most significant cybersecurity strategy in nearly two decades and guided the response to major national cyber incidents. He’s advised presidents, shaped global cyber norms, co-authored two influential books on cyber conflict, and served as a senior fellow at Harvard and the Council on Foreign Relations. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 03:15 - Growing Up with New Deal Democrats 06:30 - "To Whom Much Is Given, Much...
2026-01-14
2h 13
Where Warlocks Stay Up Late
Episode 8: Mohammed Bagha aka "MB"
Mohammed Bagha—who keeps his hacker handles anonymous and goes simply by ‘MB’—was one of the most feared hackers of the 1990s. With a larger-than-life online persona and the skills to back it up, he infiltrated corporate systems, telecom networks, and even the machines of other well-known hackers. He exposed their flaws, mocked their code, and dropped their secrets in public forums. But narrow misses with the law soon changed his path, and like many from that era, he turned his talents to defense—helping global companies strengthen their security and build lasting strategies.
2025-10-07
1h 56
Where Warlocks Stay Up Late
Episode 7: David Jacoby aka pewp
David Jacoby (aka “pewp”) is a pioneering Swedish hacker with over 30 years of influence in cybersecurity and hacker culture. From the early days of BBS systems, war dialing, and underground groups like Hack.se to connections with the Pirate Bay founders and the infamous CIA website hack, his journey shaped how hacking is viewed worldwide. He has been a technical advisor for the Millennium Trilogy (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), starred in mainstream TV series like “Hacked”, founded Unreached AB, and now drives innovation as Chief Strategy Officer at Syndis in Iceland. Known for blending technical brilliance with cultural...
2025-08-22
1h 53
Where Warlocks Stay Up Late
Episode 6: Jason Snitker aka Parmaster
Before he taught murderers how to play Dungeons & Dragons in Rikers, Jason Snitker, aka Parmaster, was one of the most prolific hackers on the planet. Trading exploits with groups across four continents, slipping into Citibank, and landing in Underground, the book co-written by Julian Assange before vanishing from the Secret Service for over two years. --------- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:05 Parmaster’s Origin Story 04:40 First Exposure to Computing 08:15 Learning Through Hacking 12:30 Meeting the Jedi Hackers ...
2025-08-03
1h 49
Where Warlocks Stay Up Late
Episode 5: Terry Rankhorn Part 2
From being the first to infiltrate hacking groups to going undercover in an Al Qaeda cell, Terry Rankhorn’s career shaped some of the FBI’s most critical moments in modern history. As a Supervisory Special Agent, he led covert entry teams across cyber, physical, and electronic access on some of the government’s most classified missions. In this episode, part 2 of a two-part episode, Terry discusses the complexities of navigating the hacker community and the impact of undercover operations on trust within that community. This conversation delves into the experiences of an underc...
2025-07-16
2h 01
Where Warlocks Stay Up Late
Episode 5: Terry Rankhorn Part 1
From being the first to infiltrate hacking groups to going undercover in an Al Qaeda cell, Terry Rankhorn’s career shaped some of the FBI’s most critical moments in modern history. As a Supervisory Special Agent, he led covert entry teams across cyber, physical, and electronic access on some of the government’s most classified missions. _____________________________________________________ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro, Undercover Ops & High-Stakes Hacking 00:06:00 From Rural Tennessee to FBI Legend 00:12:00 Tales from a Misfit Childhood 00:18:00 Mischief, Pranks, and Ethical Awaken...
2025-07-07
1h 53
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Työkaluvelho, vieraana Joona Hoikkala | 0x39
Tällä kertaa kartanon vieraaksi saapui Tietoturvatyökaluvelho Joona Hoikkala. Jaksossa keskustelemme mm. skaalautuvien tietoturvatyökalujen kehittämisestä sekä siitä, mitä ovat bittivirheet verkkoliikenteessä. Jakso on tuotettu yhteystyössä Advanian kanssa. Yrityksen kyberresilienssillä on iso vaikutus koko liiketoiminnan jatkuvuuden turvaamisessa. Miten hyvin sinun yrityksesi on varautunut kyberuhkiin? Advanialta saat yrityksellesi parhaiten sopivat ja työntekijöiden tuottavuutta parantavat ratkaisut ja palvelut tietoturvan hallintaan, seurantaan ja reagointiin sekä mahdollisista häiriöistä palautumiseen. Tutustu Advanian palveluihin: Tietoturvapalvelut - Advania Finland Äänijulkaisun lähdeluettelo: Vieraana Joona Hoikkala https://github.c...
2025-05-16
55 min
Where Warlocks Stay Up Late
Episode 4: Eduart Steiner aka Skyper
The History of Cybersecurity Told by Those Who Hacked It Skyper, aka Eduart Steiner (not his real name), was the editor of Phrack Magazine between 2001 - 2006 (#57-#63), is a member of TESO and THC, and runs Segfault.net: free disposable root shells to fellow ‘activists. -------------------- Chapters 00:00 Cold Open 2:42 A Cold War Household 10:45 No Toy Survives Curiosity 14:57 A Whole New World 20:18 One Box, Two Box, Red Box, Blue Box
2025-04-08
1h 32
Where Warlocks Stay Up Late
Episode 3: Joe Grand aka Kingpin
The History of Cybersecurity Told by Those Who Hacked It Kingpin, aka Joe Grand, was the youngest member of the world's most well-known benevolent hacker group (L0pht Heavy Industries) who testified before the United States Congress, changed the hardware hacking landscape, brought electronics to #badgelife, and achieved mainstream popularity on national television. -------------------- Chapters 0:00 Intro 02:41 Kingpin's Origin Story 10:30 George Happy W. Bush 15:57 Spring Break Woes at Dr. Death's 26:25...
2025-03-21
2h 11
Where Warlocks Stay Up Late
Episode 2: Ralph Logan aka sangfroid
The History of Cybersecurity Told by Those Who Hacked It sangfroid, aka Ralph Logan, stumbled across the cDc, crossed paths with L0pht Industries, joined the emerging w00w00 group, and helped jockey The Honeynet Project before springboarding into a formidable cybersecurity career. -------------------- Chapters 0:00 Cold Open 02:45 Texas Roots 07:12 Critical Care Burn Out 13:55 cDc on BBS 16:50 The Command & Conquer Job 21:30 2600 24:00 Shell Offshore
2025-02-19
1h 26
Where Warlocks Stay Up Late
Episode 1: Matt Harrigan aka Digital Jesus
The History of Cybersecurity Told by Those Who Hacked It The long-awaited debut of WWSUL Episode 1 is live. In this episode, we interview Digital Jesus , a member of Phonemasters, a hacking group hunted by the FBI across Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Colorado, California, Oregon, New York, Florida, Canada, Switzerland, and Italy. ----------------- Chapters: 0:00 Intro 02:48 Matt's Beginnings 10:47 The First Computer 18:00 Discovering Internet Relay Chat (IRC) 27:21 The First Disclosure 31:54...
2025-01-31
1h 33
Where Warlocks Stay Up Late
The History of Cybersecurity Told by Those Who Hacked It
Where Warlocks Stay Up Late is an interview series dedicated to documenting the history of cybersecurity. Inspired by the seminal book “Where Wizards Stay Up Late: The Origins of the Internet”, this interview series aims to capture the stories, insights, and legacies of the pioneering figures who shaped the field of cybersecurity from its inception to the present day.
2024-12-19
01 min