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Threat Wire

Season 1 2012 - 2014

  • 2012-11-24T05:00:00Z on Revision3
  • 10m
  • 9h (54 episodes)
  • United States
  • Documentary, News, Special Interest
Threat Wire by Hak5 is a YouTube show covering the security and privacy issues threatening our Internet. From breaches and policies to social networks and censorship, Threat Wire takes the practical and tinfoil hat angles to dispel fear, uncertainty and doubt.

54 episodes

Series Premiere

2012-11-24T05:00:00Z

1x01 CIA Director David Petraeus and Email Privacy

Series Premiere

1x01 CIA Director David Petraeus and Email Privacy

  • 2012-11-24T05:00:00Z10m

Today on Threat Wire Darren and Shannon talk about CIA Director David Petraeus, Email Privacy Laws Today and More!

This week on Threat Wire, Darren and Shannon discuss the issues with the ITU and keeping the internet free and open for the world.

Today on Threat Wire: is the United Nations trying to take over the Internet and make spying easier? Plus: Anonymous responds to the UN!

This week on Threat Wire, Darren and Shannon discuss Tumblr Spam Worms, Passwords Cracked, Richard Stallman and Ubuntu, and more!

1x05 Instagram Sells Your Photos?!

  • 2012-12-21T05:00:00Z10m

In this weeks episode of Threat Wire, Darren and Shannon discuss Instagram's new TOC's and how your photos could be sold without your permission!

2012-12-28T05:00:00Z

1x06 Cracking Passwords

1x06 Cracking Passwords

  • 2012-12-28T05:00:00Z10m

On this weeks edition of Threat Wire, Darren and Shannon chat with special guest, Jeremi Gosney, about the best practices in keeping your online identity safe.

1x07 Fourth Amendment Under Attack!

  • 2013-01-04T05:00:00Z10m

This week on Threat Wire, Darren discusses the 5 year extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

On this weeks edition of Threat Wire, Darren and Shannon chat The Future of Privacy from CES 2013.

2013-01-18T05:00:00Z

1x09 R.I.P. Aaron Swartz

1x09 R.I.P. Aaron Swartz

  • 2013-01-18T05:00:00Z10m

This week Threat Wire is dedicated to appreciating and reflecting upon the good Aaron Swartz did for internet freedom as well as what his legacy will continue to do.

This week Threat Wire, Facebook Graph Search privacy flaws, a student is disciplined for responsible disclosure, MEGA is minute on security, and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act may get its first update in over 20 years.

1x11 Surveillance Drones In The U.S.

  • 2013-02-03T05:00:00Z10m

This week on Threat Wire, megacracker gets cracking, surveillance drones in the U.S., unlocked cell phones, and a petition! Your summary of what's threatening security, privacy and Internet freedom.

This week on Threat Wire, Darren is at the WTPF Internet Society conference in Geneva, Switzerland and Shannon reports from home on Twitter hacking, Path location leaks, and more!

2013-02-17T05:00:00Z

1x13 Stop CISPA

1x13 Stop CISPA

  • 2013-02-17T05:00:00Z10m

This week on Threat Wire Shannon is rolling solo in the studio discussing the probable implementation of CISPA while Darren reports from Europe!

1x14 Presidential Cyber Security

  • 2013-02-24T05:00:00Z10m

This week on Threat Wire, Darren reports on presidential orders to improve cybersecurity infrastructure and Shannon discusses China hacking into the U.S. as well as Burger King's Twitter account getting hacked!

1x15 Java Vulnerable to Attacks

  • 2013-03-03T05:00:00Z10m

Your weekly round-up of cyber security and hacking news. On today's episode, a website that can fill your entire hard drive, Java is vulnerable, and the new authentification twitter emails. All on this week's Threat Wire!

The Do-Not-Track Online bill makes its rounds in the US Senate, the anti-torrenting Copyright Alert System is now being enforced by major ISPs, Evernote's system got hacked, and Google reveals that the FBI is spying on some customers. Plug-in to find out what is threatening your internet security on the latest Threat Wire.

2013-03-17T04:00:00Z

1x17 Iran’s VPN Crackdown

1x17 Iran’s VPN Crackdown

  • 2013-03-17T04:00:00Z10m

Iran blocks VPNs outside their country, Facebook OAuth Tokens are hacked again, and Microsoft patches a gaping physical access vulnerability. All that and more, this time on Threat Wire.

1x18 Your Email and Text Read?!

  • 2013-03-24T04:00:00Z10m

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act to be reformed, Potential Man-in-the-Middle attacks on Tor for Android and an AT&T hacker gets indicted. All this and more this time on Threat Wire!

Some people are calling it the largest cyber attack in history. Learn what wen into this face-off between Cyberbunker and Spamhaus on Threat Wire. Let us know what you think down below in the comments!

2013-04-07T04:00:00Z

1x20 North Korea Hacked

1x20 North Korea Hacked

  • 2013-04-07T04:00:00Z10m

Google gets a slap on the wrist for collecting user data, the CISP is making their own social network, and could Anonymous knock out North Korea's intranet? All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

1x21 Can the IRS Monitor Facebook?

  • 2013-04-14T04:00:00Z10m

Scribd is hacked, Bitcoins get phished, Anonymous takes on North Korea, Facebook Home faces privacy concerns, and the IRS is watching your tweets! All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

2013-04-21T04:00:00Z

1x22 Hackers on a Plane

1x22 Hackers on a Plane

  • 2013-04-21T04:00:00Z10m

90 Thousands bots to take on your WordPress password, CISPA heads to the House, and Hackers on a plane – all that and more this week on Threatwire.

1x23 Better Security Coming to Twitter?

  • 2013-04-28T04:00:00Z10m

This week on Threat Wire, Darren and Shannon discuss the indictment of the Pirate Bay’s founder, the Associated Press Twitter getting hacked and their installment of Two Step authentication and much more!

2013-05-05T04:00:00Z

1x24 LivingSocial HACKED!

1x24 LivingSocial HACKED!

  • 2013-05-05T04:00:00Z10m

A new cybersecurity monitoring program that legalizes Internet eavesdropping, LivingSocial is hacked, and much more on this weeks Threat Wire!

Employers want your social media passwords, the US gets a Chief Privacy Officer, and The Onion shares their twitter password! All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

The Onion tell how they were hacked, DMCA reform is coming… maybe…, and how to stay anonymous like a Russian CIA informant. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

Google Glass is already stirring up controversy from the government, citing concerns over privacy and facial recognition software. Also, Microsoft can now see your Skype messages. Plus, the Aaron Swartz-pioneered software to protect journalistic sources is finally here. Get a look at what the program does and what news outlets are already putting it in place. All that and more on Threat Wire!

1x28 Twitter Two-Step Authentication

  • 2013-06-02T04:00:00Z10m

China accused of agressive posturing both in cyberspace and outer-space, plus two-factor authentication for Twitter, FINALLY. Do it. Do it now! All that and more this time on Threat Wire.

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom wins access to all evidence siezed by the police in a 2012 raid, Wisconsin man Jeffrey Fieldman doesn’t have to decrypt hard drives , and Evernote becomes more secure! All that and more on this episode of Threat Wire.

Confirmed! The National Security Agency collects your emails, calls, video chats, and social network details. Also, Edward Snowden comes forward as the source for leaked documents that outline the PRISM Surveillance Program. All that and more in this episode of Threat Wire.

Advice from Darren after PRISM, Yahoo fought to protect data and updates from Edwared Snowden’s data. All that and more on this epidode of Threat Wire!

1x32 Where in the World is Snowden?

  • 2013-06-29T04:00:00Z10m

After barely making it out of Hong Kong, where in the world has Edward Snowden gone now? New information on his wearabouts as well as updates on Wikileaks, SSL encryption isn’t as safe as it seems, and lawmakers are trying to fix survelance programs. All that and more on this episode of Threatwire.

2013-07-07T04:00:00Z

1x33 NSA Targets Europe

1x33 NSA Targets Europe

  • 2013-07-07T04:00:00Z10m

George Bush’s thoughts on PRISM, Europe is being targeted by the NSA, and Is Facebook censoring the Syrian civil war? All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

2013-07-14T04:00:00Z

1x34 EPIC Fights Against NSA

1x34 EPIC Fights Against NSA

  • 2013-07-14T04:00:00Z10m

Snowden received asylum from Latin America, pro-privacy petitions are hitting the government in EPIC proportions, and FISA courts are A OK with collecting your information. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

1x35 Feds Banned from Def Con?!

  • 2013-07-21T04:00:00Z10m

Def Con organizers issued a press release saying that federal contractors and employees will not be welcomed at this year’s event. Vladmir Putin might grant temporary asylum to Edward Snowden under specific terms. Plus, Russia is trying out an unusual method to avoid surveillance: typewriters! Plus, UK authorities can examine phone data for anyone entering/leaving the country. All that and more on Threat Wire!

2013-07-27T04:00:00Z

1x36 No More Porn for the UK

1x36 No More Porn for the UK

  • 2013-07-27T04:00:00Z10m

The UK filters pornography, patriot act amendments proposed, the NSA claims it’s as unorganized as the DMV, and over 3 billion vooonrable devices run Java including your phones SIM card! All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

2013-08-04T04:00:00Z

1x37 NSA Director a Liar?

1x37 NSA Director a Liar?

  • 2013-08-04T04:00:00Z10m

The NSA Director blows smoke up the InfoSec communities ass and new leaks from Edward Snowden detail an NSA program that collects “nearly everything a typical user does on the Internet.” That and more from Black Hat 2013, this time on Threat Wire

2013-08-11T04:00:00Z

1x38 Can Tor Be Trusted?!

1x38 Can Tor Be Trusted?!

  • 2013-08-11T04:00:00Z10m

Twitter two-factor is better than ever, the Tor network is being watched by the FBI, and cars are being hacked at Defcon! All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

2013-08-18T04:00:00Z

1x39 Obama Talks PRISM!

1x39 Obama Talks PRISM!

  • 2013-08-18T04:00:00Z10m

President Obama speaks out about Prism, the secret service releases the first 100 pages on the case of Aaron Swartz, and a Linux trojan has surfaced. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

1x40 Craigslist: Hands Off Our Data!

  • 2013-08-24T04:00:00Z10m

Changing your IP address tackled by the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, The Guardian’s offices raided and Manning sentenced to 35 years in prison. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

Is TPM a Windows backdoor? The Syrian Electronic Army attacks Twitter, and Pintest.com exposes over 70 million users. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

2013-09-08T04:00:00Z

1x42 The Black Budget Leaked

1x42 The Black Budget Leaked

  • 2013-09-08T04:00:00Z10m

The Black Budget leaked. Has the NSA broken your crypto?, Google and Microsoft want to make everything clear to the masses, and the SEA isn’t spreading malware… most likely… . All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

1x43 NSA Weakening Crypto Standards?!

  • 2013-09-19T04:00:00Z10m

The NSA said to be weakening crypto standards, coluding with software companies and otherwise spending boat loads of tax dollars on surveillance systems that undermine the fabric of the Internet. Then, the NSA has been illegally snooping on cell phone records for years and one experts speculation on the NSA undermining the IPSEC security standard. Plus tips for you and small businesses on protecting your data from prying eyes…from the NSA. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

Is Apple’s Touch ID a threat to security?, secure SMS for Android, Lavabit heading to court and the NSA sharing data on US persons with Israel. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

2013-09-28T04:00:00Z

1x45 iPhones Get Hacked

1x45 iPhones Get Hacked

  • 2013-09-28T04:00:00Z10m

iPhones get hacked, RSA distances itself from an allegedly NSA backdoored crypto algorithm and a rally against mass surveillance is brewing in Washington. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

Microsoft’s Privacy Advisor doesn’t trust Microsoft, protests in Sudan lead to internet censorship, and the latest NSA leaks detail a massive metadata repository on American citizens. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

1x47 The FBI Shuts Down Silk Road!

  • 2013-10-12T04:00:00Z10m

The FBI shuts down Silk Road, and more NSA leaks about attacks on TOR. All that and more, this week on Threat Wire!

The NSA Video has been published, SSL is a good thing for Lavabit and Yahoo!, and hackers could potentially control power stations. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

Apple can read your iMessages, Belkin has buggy baby Monitors, and world leaders are pissed off at Obama. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

Call yourself a hacker and lose your 4th amendment rights, Congress responds to NSA diplomat spying, the USA FREEDOM act hits and a the Dark Mail Alliance – could Email finally become secure? All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

2014-02-03T05:00:00Z

1x51 Feb. 3, 2014

1x51 Feb. 3, 2014

  • 2014-02-03T05:00:00Z10m

The CCC files a criminal complaint against Germany, Orange gets hacked, the UK gets secret courts, and the life of hacker hero Aaron Swartz is celebrated on the silver screen just one year after his tragic death. All that and more, this time on Threatwire.

2014-02-06T05:00:00Z

1x52 Feb 6 2014

1x52 Feb 6 2014

  • 2014-02-06T05:00:00Z10m

Turkey approves an Internet Censorship bill. Adobe patches a critical Flash vulnerability. NIST finally practices what it preaches on SSL crypto, and we fight back against Mass Surveillance. All that and more, this time on Threat Wire.

2014-02-07T05:00:00Z

1x53 Feb 7 2014

1x53 Feb 7 2014

  • 2014-02-07T05:00:00Z10m

Russia Bans Bitcoin and NBC fear mongering on Russian Hackers. All that and more, this time on Threat Wire.

2014-03-13T04:00:00Z

1x54 Drones vs. The FAA

1x54 Drones vs. The FAA

  • 2014-03-13T04:00:00Z10m

The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) loses case against Raphael Pirker, a swiss model aircraft enthusiast. Appeals. Commercial drone use in United States in question.

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