The Insider: When the Threat Was Already Inside
Apr 5, 20265mEp. 17S1
Not all cyberattacks come from outside. Sometimes the most damaging breach is carried out by a trusted employee — someone who already has the keys.
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Cyber Chronicles
Hosted by Vijay · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 17 episodes
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Episodes
17
Last ep.
9 days ago
Avg length
6m
Booking Probability™
30
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Listen Score
18
Niche reach.
Virality (30d)
47
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About this podcast
Cyber Chronicles brings you true stories from the dark side of the web. Each short episode reveals how real cyber crimes happened, how they were uncovered, and the lessons we can learn to stay safe. From clever hacks to billion-dollar frauds, this podcast turns digital threats into gripping stories — making cybersecurity engaging, relatable, and unforgettable.
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About the host
Vijay hosts Cyber Chronicles, a technology show with 17 episodes published.
Recent episodes
Our AI reads these to draft pitchesMarriott: The Hotel Breach That Exposed the World
Feb 22, 20265mEp. 16S1
In 2018, Marriott revealed that hackers had accessed its reservation system for years, exposing data of up to 500 million guests — including passport details and travel histories.
Show notesYahoo: The Breach That Affected Everyone
Feb 15, 20266mEp. 15S1
In 2013, attackers infiltrated Yahoo and stole data from every single user account — all 3 billion of them. It remains the largest data breach in history.
Show notesUber: Hacked by a Teenager
Feb 6, 20266mEp. 14S1
In 2022, an 18-year-old hacker breached Uber’s internal systems and announced it on Slack. No malware. No zero-days. Just social engineering.
Show notesEquifax: The Patch That Never Happened
Jan 24, 20266mEp. 13S1
In 2017, a missing software update exposed the personal data of 147 million people. This wasn’t a sophisticated hack — it was a preventable disaster.
Show notesAshley Madison: The Hack That Exposed the World’s Most Private Secrets
Dec 2, 20255mEp. 12S1
In 2015, a dating site for secret affairs was hacked — and 36 million identities were exposed. What followed wasn’t just a data leak… it was the unraveling of real human lives.
Show notesThe LinkedIn Job Offer That Wasn’t: How North Korean Hackers Stole Secrets Through Fake Recruiters
Nov 23, 20258mEp. 11S1
In 2022, North Korean hackers posed as LinkedIn recruiters, offering high-paying jobs to tech employees. What looked like a career opportunity turned into one of the most successful corporate espionage campaigns in recen
Show notesColonial Pipeline: The Ransomware That Stopped the Fuel
Nov 16, 20257mEp. 10S1
In 2021, a ransomware attack shut down the largest fuel pipeline in the U.S., causing chaos across the East Coast. This is the story of how one password triggered a national emergency.
Show notesSolarWinds: The Trojan Update That Shook the World
Nov 9, 20256mEp. 9S1
It wasn’t a virus or a phishing scam — it was a trusted software update. The SolarWinds hack proved that sometimes, the enemy hides inside the system you built to protect.
Show notesPegasus: The Spyware That Silently Watched the World
Nov 3, 20256mEp. 8S1
It started as software to track terrorists. But Pegasus didn’t stop there — it crept into the phones of journalists, activists, and even presidents. This is the story of digital espionage hiding in plain sight.
Show notesThe Twitter Bitcoin Hack: When the Internet’s Most Trusted Voices Were Hijacked
Oct 26, 20255mEp. 7S1
In July 2020, hackers took over the Twitter accounts of world leaders, billionaires, and tech giants — not with malware, but with manipulation.
Show notesThe Deepfake That Fooled a CEO
Oct 19, 20257mEp. 6S1
In 2019, cybercriminals used AI-generated deepfake audio to impersonate a CEO — convincing an executive to transfer $243,000 to a fake supplier. A voice… was all it took.
Show notesStuxnet: The Cyber Weapon That Rewrote Warfare
Oct 12, 20255mEp. 5S1
In 2010, a mysterious computer worm called Stuxnet destroyed Iran’s nuclear centrifuges. It wasn’t built by criminals, but by nations — marking the dawn of cyber warfare.
Show notesThe Target Breach: How Hackers Used the Air Conditioner to Break In
Oct 5, 20256mEp. 4S1
In 2013, Target suffered one of the largest retail data breaches in history. Hackers stole credentials from a small HVAC vendor — and used them to steal data from over 40 million customers.
Show notesThe $100 Million Email Scam
Sep 28, 20253mEp. 3S1
Between 2013 and 2015, a Lithuanian hacker tricked Google and Facebook into wiring him over $100 million—just by sending fake invoices.
Show notesThe Boy Who Hacked the Trains
Sep 21, 20253mEp. 2S1
“In 2008, a 14-year-old in Poland hacked into the tram system with a modified TV remote. The result? Four trains derailed and dozens were injured.”
Show notes
The Billion-Dollar Bank Heist
Sep 11, 20254mEp. 1S1
In 2016, hackers tried to steal nearly a billion dollars from Bangladesh Bank using the global SWIFT system. The heist almost worked—until a single spelling mistake gave them away.
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Audience demographics
Age
22-44
Consumer type
Tech professionals
Topics covered
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Who is the host of Cyber Chronicles?
Cyber Chronicles is hosted by Vijay. The show is categorised under technology and has published 17 episodes.
How many episodes does Cyber Chronicles have?
Cyber Chronicles has published 17 episodes.
What topics does Cyber Chronicles cover?
Cyber Chronicles regularly covers technology. It sits in the technology category.
Is it hard to get booked on Cyber Chronicles?
Cyber Chronicles is accessible for guests with genuine technology expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
Is Cyber Chronicles currently accepting guest pitches?
Cyber Chronicles hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.
How long are Cyber Chronicles episodes?
Episodes of Cyber Chronicles average 6 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
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