Beau Friedlander

Mentioned in 3 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Host of the What the Hack podcast, where he frames discussions and conducts interviews on cybersecurity, internet safety, and related topics. Across multiple episodes, he has explored themes including data privacy, online scams, internet surveillance, and AI safety. He serves as the primary guide and interviewer for the show's investigations into digital security issues.

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What the Hack?

Episode Appearances

What the Hack? · Feb 10, 2026

Episode 238: The Phone Call that Broke the Bank

“Host of What the Hack podcast; frames cybersecurity discussion and conducts interview with Charlotte Jupp”

Human Risk Management in CybersecuritySocial Engineering and Pretexting AttacksHelp Desk Security and Password Reset Vulnerabilities

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What the Hack? · Feb 2, 2026

Episode 237: The Internet is Groundhog Day

“Host of What the Hack; frames the Groundhog Day allegory and guides discussion on internet surveillance and AI safety”

Surveillance capitalism and data broker ecosystemsAI training on user data without explicit consentSpear-phishing and social engineering tactics

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What the Hack? · Jan 27, 2026

Episode 236: The Con: Part Two, Asian Scam Compounds

“Host of What the Hack podcast; frames episode around data privacy and online safety in context of scam infrastructure”

Crypto Investment Scams (Pig Butchering)Human Trafficking in Southeast AsiaFinancial Grooming and Romance Scams

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