Hacker And The Fed
Former FBI Special Agent, Chris Tarbell, and ex-Anonymous/LulzSec blackhat hacker turned network penetration tester, Hector Monsegur (aka Sabu), once faced off as adversaries in cyberspace before becoming close friends and now podcast co-hosts. Whether you are a legal professional, cybersecurity practitioner, or forensic investigator, Chris and Hector will bring you their unique perspectives on the latest developments in cybersecurity.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 97
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
DOGE Drama, Digital Grit, and CVE Chaos
Chris Tarbell and Hector Monsegur dive into the near-shutdown of the CVE system, a whistleblower’s wild claims about the Doge agency and Russian logins, and why the future of cybersecurity depends on…
00:51:49 |
Thu 24 Apr 2025
Starlink Bugs, Bank Regulator Breach, and the LastPass Fallout
Hector’s back from Miami, rubber ducky giveaways in tow, and diving deep into a wild week of cyber news—from Elon Musk’s Starlink bug bounty to a stealthy year-long breach of U.S. bank regulators. Th…
00:40:47 |
Thu 17 Apr 2025
Oracle Breach, MGM Hacker Busted, North Korean IT Scams
This week on Hacker in the Fed, Chris and Hector dive into the chaos of the last few weeks in cybersecurity. From Oracle’s alleged breach cover-up and legal trouble to the ongoing threat of North Kor…
00:37:34 |
Thu 10 Apr 2025
Telecom Hacks, AI Fears, and the Quantum Threat – Plus, Hector Rants!
This week on Hacker in the Fed, Hector shares his recent travels, including a trip to Chicago, while Chris discusses his AI presentation and the evolving concerns around artificial intelligence. They…
00:51:26 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Hacks, Heists, and the Rise of Digital Deception
In this episode of Hacker in the Fed, Chris Tarbell and Hector Monsegur discuss their recent travels, major cybersecurity threats, and the dangers of disinformation. Topics include a Bluetooth backdo…
00:53:55 |
Thu 13 Mar 2025
Smart Bed Backdoor, Crypto Heists, Router Hacks, and U.S. Cyber Command’s Stand Down
In this episode of Hacker in the Fed, former FBI special agent Chris Tarbell and ex-black hat hacker turned cybersecurity expert Hector Monsegur discuss GrayNoise’s 2025 Mass Internet Exploitation Re…
00:54:58 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
Inside a Ransomware Gang, Leaked Logs, a $1.4B Crypto Heist & Signal Under Attack
In this episode of Hacker in the Fed, former FBI special agent Chris Tarbell and ex-black hat hacker turned cybersecurity expert Hector Monsegur discuss the leaked Black Basta ransomware logs, a $1.4…
00:48:28 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025
School Cyberattacks, Swatting as a Service, and Hector Rants on the Broken Cybersecurity Job Market
In this episode of Hacker in the Fed, former FBI special agent Chris Tarbell and ex-black hat hacker turned cybersecurity expert Hector Monsegur discuss alarming trends in school cyberattacks and the…
00:53:32 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025
SSH Backdoors, the Decline of Ransomware Payments, and Hector Rants on a MASSIVE Insider Threat
This week on Hacker And The Fed former FBI agent Chris Tarbell and ex-black hat hacker Hector Monsegur discussdiscuss a newly discovered SSH backdoor used by Chinese cyber spies, the alarming rise of…
00:54:40 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Hacked Healthcare, Hacked Cars & The Hidden Risks of Modern Tech
This week on Hacker And The Fed former FBI agent Chris Tarbell and ex-black hat hacker Hector Monsegur discuss a shocking backdoor found in healthcare patient monitors linked to China, a major vulner…
00:49:13 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
ROSS ULBRICHT PARDONED, Plus Insider Threats, Corporate Security Risks, and A High-Profile Crypto Kidnapping
This week on Hacker And The Fed former FBI agent Chris Tarbell and ex-black hat hacker Hector Monsegur talk hector’s much-needed vacation in the rainforest, and onto the major cybersecurity stories t…
00:48:49 |
Sat 01 Feb 2025
Holiday Reflections: Cybersecurity, Careers, and Christmas Cheer
This week on Hacker And The Fed former FBI agent Chris Tarbell and ex-black hat hacker Hector Monsegur celebrate the holidays with heartfelt reflections alongside their standard cybersecurity insight…
00:45:32 |
Thu 26 Dec 2024
Yahoo Red Team Layoffs, North Korea Infiltrating U.S. Companies, Data Breaches, and Protecting your Medical History
This week on Hacker And The Fed former FBI agent Chris Tarbell and ex-black hat hacker Hector Monsegur discuss Yahoo’s controversial decision to lay off its red team, the rise of North Korean IT work…
00:47:04 |
Thu 19 Dec 2024
Telecom Hacks, Ransomware Fallout, Encrypted Chats, and a Diss Track Challenge
This week on Hacker And The Fed former FBI agent Chris Tarbell and ex-black hat hacker Hector Monsegur discuss the largest U.S. telecom hack in history attributed to Chinese state-sponsored attackers…
00:46:00 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
DB Cooper, ExxonMobil & Corporate Espionage, and Ross Ulbricht's Potential Pardon
This week on Hacker And The Fed former FBI agent Chris Tarbell and ex-black hat hacker Hector Monsegur discuss their obsession with the DB Cooper case and the latest potential break in the decades-ol…
00:44:55 |
Thu 05 Dec 2024
A THANKSGIVING SPECIAL: Phishing Failures, Red Team Career Advice, and Cybersecurity Ethics
This week on Hacker And The Fed former FBI agent Chris Tarbell and ex-black hat hacker Hector Monsegur discuss key cybersecurity challenges, from the effectiveness of phishing training to the ethical…
00:47:12 |
Thu 28 Nov 2024
Italian Hacking Scandal, NSA Best Practices, Insider Threats & a Former Anonymous Hacker?
This week on Hacker And The Fed former FBI agent Chris Tarbell and ex-black hat hacker Hector Monsegur dive into a massive hacking scandal targeting Italian political elites, revealing insider threat…
00:40:19 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
We're Back!
Hacker And The Fed is back. Finally rebooting after a temporary hiatus. Former FBI Special Agent, Chris Tarbell, and ex-Anonymous/LulzSec blackhat hacker turned network penetration tester, Hector Mon…
00:29:46 |
Thu 14 Nov 2024
The Colonial Pipeline Hack, the SEC's X Account, and Special Agent Aron Mann on Homeland Security and Cyber
On this episode of Hacker And The Fed we interview Special Agent Aron Mann with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Cyber Crime Center about their cyber role and career opportunities. We break dow…
01:33:38 |
Wed 31 Jan 2024
A Train Hack, $80M Pig Butchering Scheme, and Greg Van Houten of Haynes Boone on the SEC's New Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules
This week on Hacker And The Fed we interview Greg Van Houten of Haynes Boone and policyholderplaybook.com, a seasoned civil litigator who focuses on insurance recovery. We talk to Greg about the SEC'…
01:25:30 |
Thu 21 Dec 2023
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