# sponsors support (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sponsors support. Page: Feed: --- ## [LOW - Trailer](https://thisislow.com/) _2026-08-06 · Darknet Diaries_ After 8 years, LOW is finally here. A story about the weight of being and the wreckage of waking up. Five episodes. Five descents. LOW is an audio journey into the unlit corners of human experience. Choices we made in the dark, the silences we carry, and what remains when we stop running from ourselves. LOW a new Limited Series from the Jack Rhysider will be releasing to the public for free soon,… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/7057/4ea76520-0a3f-4789-bca4-fbd980488243/LOW_-_Trailer.mp3) ## [178: Ubiquiti](https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/178/) _2026-08-04 · Darknet Diaries_ Nickolas Sharp worked for Ubiquiti, a company that makes networking equipment. He noticed that there were some security problems at work. 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This forced Sophos to drastically change tactics to properly secure their firewalls. Was it ethical? Was it effective? They disrupted nine zero-day attacks, exposed who was hacking them, and forced the hackers to change tactics. But at what cost? 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It’s built not on tourism or sugar, but on stolen data. They call them tarjeteros. And they are making a lot of money from stolen credit cards. This is a story about one group of tarjeteros who came to the US, and let loose on New York city. Sponsors Support for this show comes from ThreatLocker® . 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What if the numbers that define success can be manufactured? We talked to Andrew, a man who has spent his career on both sides of this battle. He once profited from the loopholes in streaming platforms, but now, his job is to close them. This episode will change the way you understand music streaming platforms from now on. 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It is the oldest, and arguably the most prestigious, underground hacking magazine in the world. It started in 1985 and is still running today. In this episode we interview the Phrack staff to hear some stories about what it’s like running a hacker magazine for 40 years. phrack.org Sponsors Support for this show comes from ThreatLocker® . ThreatLocker® is a Zero Trust Endpoint… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/7057/02c8d2f1-68db-4edf-9e73-ca6f9ea40b72/darknet-diaries-ep170-phrack.mp3) ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Lxwad6YRIPuI) _2026-02-03 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [169: MoD](https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/169/) _2026-01-20 · Darknet Diaries_ Legion of Doom, step aside. There’s a new elite hacker group in town, and they’re calling themselves Masters of Deception (MoD). With tactics that are grittier and more sophisticated than those of the LoD, MoD has targeted high-profile entities and left an indelible mark on the internet. This is part 2 of the LoD/MoD series. Part 1 is episode 168: “LoD” . Sponsors Support for this show comes from… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/7057/9d4c34be-a7df-41c7-a0da-5269b660e688/darknet-diaries-ep169-mod.mp3) ## [168: LoD](https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/168/) _2026-01-06 · Darknet Diaries_ The Legion of Doom (LoD) wasn’t just a “hacker group”, it captured the essence of underground hacking in the 80s/90s. BBSes, phreaking, rival crews, and the crackdowns that changed everything. From those humble beginnings came a legacy that still echoes through modern security culture today. This is part 1 of the LoD/MoD saga. Part 2 is episode 169: “MoD” . 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But when he stumbled into the dark web, he found more than just opportunity, he found a global dark market. What started as a side hustle turned into an international crime spree. Find Hieu on X: https://x.com/HHieupc . Sponsors Support for this show comes from ThreatLocker® . ThreatLocker® is a Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform that… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/7057/151e47aa-c84f-4125-ac37-3b9106682b42/darknet-diaries-ep162-hieu.mp3) ## [161: mg](https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/161/) _2025-07-15 · Darknet Diaries_ In this episode we talk with mg ( https://x.com/ MG ), the brilliant (and notorious) hacker and hardware engineer behind the OMG Cable. A seemingly ordinary USB cable with extraordinary offensive capabilities. Learn more about mg at: o.mg.lol Sponsors Support for this show comes from ThreatLocker® . 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Chris Monteiro wanted to see what was real and fake and discovered a hitman for hire site which took him on an unbelievable journey. Chris Monteiro Twitter: x.com/Deku\_shrub , Website: https://pirate.london/ Carl Miller Twitter: https://x.com/carljackmiller . Kill List podcast: https://wondery.com/shows/kill-list/ Sponsors Support… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/7057/113c9695-5b99-46f9-b21c-9d8606e0c7b6/darknet-diaries-ep156-kill-list.mp3) ## [155: Kingpin](http://darknetdiaries.com/episode/155/) _2025-03-04 · Darknet Diaries_ In this episode, we delve into the multifaceted career of Joe Grand, also known as “Kingpin.” A renowned hardware hacker and computer engineer, Joe has been exploring and manipulating electronic systems since the 1980s. As a former member of the legendary hacker collective L0pht Heavy Industries, he has significantly contributed to the cybersecurity landscape. Joe is also the proprietor of Grand… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/7057/d6085b24-4b75-4aa5-8cb5-fa7c30f762bb/darknet-diaries-ep155-kingpin.mp3) ## [154: Hijacked Line](http://darknetdiaries.com/episode/154/) _2025-02-04 · Darknet Diaries_ Conor Freeman (x.com/conorfrmn) stole money online. Lot’s of it. In this episode we talk with him, and hear how he did it, why he did, and what he spent it on. Conor’s website: https://conorfreeman.ie Conor’s X: https://x.com/conorfrmn Sponsors Support for this show comes from ThreatLocker® . ThreatLocker® is a Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform that strengthens your infrastructure from the… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/7057/732fbbee-6547-4ed9-997d-3fd77ddc05db/darknet-diaries-ep154-hijacked-line.mp3) ## [153: Bike Index](https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/153/) _2025-01-07 · Darknet Diaries_ Have you ever got your bike stolen? In this episode we dive into the world of stolen bikes. Who does it and where do the bikes go? We talk with Bryan from Bike Index who investigates this. https://bikeindex.org Sponsors Support for this show comes from ThreatLocker® . ThreatLocker® is a Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform that strengthens your infrastructure from the ground up. With… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/7057/34b4ea03-f266-43c4-a1a3-99b68d18b55c/darknet-diaries-ep153-bike-index.mp3) ## [152: Stacc Attack](https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/152/) _2024-12-03 · Darknet Diaries_ Jarett Dunn, AKA StaccOverflow, stole millions of dollars from a website called Pump Fun, and he wanted to do it in the most dramatic and theatrical way he could. His big heist is known as the “Stacc Attack”. https://x.com/STACCoverflow He has a merch store now freestacc.io . Sponsors Support for this show comes from Cobalt Strike . Cobalt Strike simulates real-world, advanced cyber attacks to… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/7057/1b3170c0-7d84-48ce-bd94-00104d76aa3b/darknet-diaries-ep152-stacc-attack.mp3) ## [151: Chris Rock](https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/151/) _2024-11-05 · Darknet Diaries_ Chris Rock is known for being a security researcher. But he’s also a black hat incident responder. He tells us about a job he did in the middle east. https://x.com/chrisrockhacker Sponsors Support for this show comes from Varonis. Do you wonder what your company’s ransomware blast radius is? Varonis does a free cyber resilience assessment that tells you how many important files a compromised user… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/7057/e2e3c4c4-9142-42b0-b7af-e3e616af5376/darknet-diaries-ep151-chris-rock.mp3) ## [150: mobman 2](https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/150/) _2024-10-01 · Darknet Diaries_ In Episode 20 of Darknet Diaries, we heard from Greg aka “mobman” who said he created the sub7 malware. Something didn’t sit right with a lot of people about that episode. It’s time to revisit that episode and get to the bottom of things. Sponsors This show is sponsored by Shopify. Shopify is the best place to go to start or grow your online retail business. And running a growing business means… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/7057/1b6a25b9-d8fe-48cd-aab1-cec94c3ae137/darknet-diaries-ep150-mobman-2.mp3) ## [149: Mini-Stories: Vol 3](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_7057_18571cc8-c130-45be-a21d-ab000c5a7b0c&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcast.darknetdiaries.com) _2024-09-03 · Darknet Diaries_ In this episode we hear EvilMog (https://x.com/Evil\_Mog) tell us a story about when he had to troubleshoot networks in Afghanistan. We also get Joe (http://x.com/gonzosec) to tell us a penetration test story. Sponsors Support for this show comes from Varonis. Do you wonder what your company’s ransomware blast radius is? Varonis does a free cyber resilience assessment that tells you how many… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/7057/18571cc8-c130-45be-a21d-ab000c5a7b0c/darknet-diaries-ep149-ministories-vol3.mp3)