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Hello and welcome to this podcast series that is going to focus on the various fields of cybersecurtiy. Although I will attempt to cover various fields, I will focus more on vulnerability researchers (VR). If you want to learn more about reverse engineering, what it's like to work in VR, and other exploitations, follow my podcast :)

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October 10 · 1 hr 12 min
Opa334 - TSS bug and Dopamine
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Lars (Opa334) while he counts us the tell of the birth of Dopamine and the rise and fall (RIP) of the TSS bug which essentially allowed production iOS devices to become Security Researcher Devices. Thanks for listening and thanks to Lars for his time! Also check out Bynar.io because they're awesome and I heard their security research team is really cool 👀 Support the show
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August 14 · 1 hr 9 min
Yarden - From baker to hacker
Send us Fan Mail We're back ! It's been a hot minute but life sometimes gets in the way. In this episode we sit down with Yarden where she hilariously gives us a runthrough of how she got where she is today: from failing computer science in high school, getting a job in tech, becoming a baker, circus artist and circle back to offensive security. Yarden also gives us some insight into exploitation techniques that she's discovered and tips on giving a good technical trainings at conferences. Thank you for listening and thank you to Yarden for coming on the podcast. Support the show
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March 17 · 58 min
The iOS Avengers - Is jailbreaking dead?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I have summoned the iOS Avengers to talk about the state of the jailbreaking scene, community, and if it's dead??? Guest stars include Jonpalmisc, Sparkey, Siguza, Littlelailo, and Henri. We talk about how they all met, what is the story of their first jailbreak release (totally not spyware), and the future of jailbreaking. Support the show
S1 · E11
Dec 8, 2025 · 58 min
Donncha - Security Lab (Amnesty International)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Donncha Ó Cearbhaill, a hacker-turned-human-rights-defender who now leads the Security Lab at Amnesty International. He has spoken at many conferences about the abuses of spyware, such as 37C3 and Hexacon 2025. Big thanks to Donncha for taking time from his busy schedule to have a chat with me. Support the show
S1 · E10
Oct 3, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Pod2g - The early days (iOS)
Send us Fan Mail [This episode was recorded back in July, adjust the part regarding MTE] In this episode, Cyril (Pod2G) takes us back to the early days of iOS jailbreaking: exploring the hacks, the race to release jailbreaks, and reflecting on how much the scene has changed compared to today. We go over his time at Apple and other security research companies, VR company culture and how he is trying to change that as the new VP of research at Epsilon. Support the show
Sep 26, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Pink Draconian - Ethical Hacker
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Robbe (aka Pink Draconian). We go over HackTheBox, the world of bug bounty hacking, and penetration testing. Robbe shares hacking tips, insights into hacking AI, and some of the interesting bugs he has discovered and reported through a bug bounty platform. He also talks about the challenges he has faced in bug bounty programs, including difficulties with vendors and other obstacles. Support the show
S1 · E9
Aug 12, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
Henri - IDA Pro developer
Send us Fan Mail Today we are meeting up with Henri, a developer at Hex-Rays. He has been working on IDA Pro, one of the most popular reverse engineering tools out there. We discuss everything IDA, from his first internship at Hex-Rays, to working on special iOS support features. Henri is also somewhat of a quirky person, and he gives us an insight on his work-life balance, his tips & tricks to stay focused and optimize your productivity... Lastly, we answered questions from the community, specific to IDA. Hope you enjoy! Find him on twitter @hdemoff_. If you can, I encourage you to support this podcast as I no longer have a job :D Support the show
S1 · E8
Jun 6, 2025 · 48 min
Amat Cama - Vulnerability Researcher
Send us Fan Mail In this interview, we sit down with Amat Cama, a renowned security researcher, to trace his journey from studying computer science to competing in CTFs, starting out in penetration testing, and eventually shifting to vulnerability research for top-tier companies. Amat shares his experiences at Pwn2Own, the transition from CTF challenges to real-world exploitation, and the intricacies of crafting reliable exploits. We dive into his perspective on offense versus defense and the motivation that drives him to stay in such a demanding field. He also talks about knowledge sharing through trainings, the importance of community and networking, and what a good VR candidate looks like. If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show
S1 · E7
May 15, 2025 · 59 min
Pinkflawd - Malware Reverse Engineering
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Pinkflawd, a talented reverse engineer to explore her unique journey into the field. She shares how she first got involved in reverse engineering through a women-only competition and offers advice for newcomers interested in following a similar path. We discuss her school background, her work detecting malware in the cloud, and her professional experience at some big companies. She talks about her involvement with BlackHoodie, her favorite reverse engineering tools, and contributions to open-source projects like Radare. We also dive into the challenges of working in the industry, staying motivated, dealing with failure, and handling imposter syndrome. She also offers insights on preparing and giving technical talks, and shares a story about analyzing a nation-state sponsored malware. Finally, we discuss her thoughts on VR, potential future projects, and wrap up with parting tips for aspiring security researchers. If you are interested in blackhoodie, wether as a sponsor or an attendee, I suggest you go visit https://blackhoodie.re :)) Thanks for listening! If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show
S1 · E6
Feb 7, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Pancake - Radare2 Open-source reverse engineering tool
Send us Fan Mail Sergi Alvarez, also known as “Pancake”, is the author of the open-source reverse engineering tool called Radare2 and the founder of the security conference R2con. In this episode, we sit down with Pancake to explore the origins of radare2 and R2Con, his journey in developing his expertise, and where decompilers fit into the equation. We’ll also discuss the role of AI in Radare, his experience collaborating with other developers in the open-source community, and the lessons he’s learned/what he might do differently if he could start over. https://rada.re/n/ If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show
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Jan 26, 2025 · 49 min
Sparkey & Jonpalmisc - From piracy to hacking iPhones
Send us Fan Mail Ben (aka Sparkey) and Jon (aka jonpalmisc) are two security researchers that, over the years, speciliazed in iOS hacking. Although Jon initially had a different plan in mind, he soon realized that reverse engineering and bug hunting were essential to achieving his goals. Sparkey, on the other hand, began exploring on his own, creating his first jailbreak while still in high school. Both of them had very different learning techniques, and share with us how they learned to reverse engineer. Over time, they've honed their expertise in reversing iOS devices and now share insights into what it's like working in this field. Come and have a listen, you won't be disappointed :) If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show
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Jan 8, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Siguza - iOS Hacker (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone, and welcome back to part 2 of the Siguza interview. In this episode, we talk about tools, toxicity in the VR world, video games, work life balance and Siguza fun facts! If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show
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Dec 27, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
Siguza - iOS Hacker (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how iOS jailbreaks work or what it’s like to dive deep into the world of security research? In this video, we sit down with Siguza, a well-known iOS hacker and jailbreak developer, to chat about everything from his early days in tech to his beginnings in iOS jailbreaking. We cover all kinds of topics: What jailbreaking is and why people do it How Siguza got into iOS hacking The challenges of reverse engineering and finding exploits Stories about malicious apps, app store security, and side-loading Plus, Siguza shares his thoughts on things like work-life balance, collaborating with others, and whether you really need a degree to make it in tech. If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show
S1 · E2
Sep 19, 2024 · 34 min
From Influencer Marketing to Cybersecurity Strategy
Send us Fan Mail There are so many different fields in cybersecurity, and strategy is one of them. From aligning with frameworks like ISO and NIS2 to understanding what an ISMS entails and why companies prioritize these audits, there's a lot to uncover. In this episode, Mathilda dives deep into the essentials of cyber strategy, explaining its importance in the broader cybersecurity landscape. She will also tell us how and why she decided to go into cybersecurity strategy after completing a master's in marketing. If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show
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Sep 1, 2024 · 34 min
Hacker becomes blue teamer
Send us Fan Mail Alaa shares his journey from hacker (red teamer) to defender (blue teamer), offering valuable insights on how to break into cybersecurity. He discusses what you need to know to master offensive security and whether you should consider transitioning to the defensive side. You'll also hear about the essential certifications to pursue and practical tips on landing a job in cybersecurity. If you can, I encourage you to support this show as I no longer have a job :D Support the show

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