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Introducing The Techtual Talk - the ultimate podcast for exploring the exciting world of technology and promoting diversity in the industry! Join us as we delve into the many avenues available in tech, including non-technical roles, and shine a spotlight on the representation of African Americans and other people of color in this space. We believe that every child, regardless of their background, should have the opportunity to discover and pursue a fulfilling career in technology. With The Techtual Talk, we aim to bridge the gap and provide the inspiration and resources needed to succeed.
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- Today1h 6m
225: Blue Collar vs White Collar Salary, Anthropic Claude Money, Reddit HBO Max Exploit?
Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/techtualchatter to get a 14- day FREE trial and see if your personal information has been leaked online------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In Episode 221, HD goes solo dolo to cover Andrew Yang’s AI dividend warnings, Anthropic testing "Claude Money" with live bank links, and leaked GoogleBook photos! He breaks down ClickFix malware hitting Mac/Windows via compromised Reddit ads, ShinyHunters leaking Florida DMV records, and new Microsoft Teams security blocks. Plus, HD shares real talk on Gen Z vs. Boomers in corporate America, blue-collar vs. white-collar salaries, interview red flags, and ending hiring bias! Tune in for your weekly dose of cybersecurity news, hot takes, and honest tech career advice!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 intro03:15 Why Millennials Cannot Retire11:40 FOMO and Housing Pressure12:56 Andrew Yang on AI Regulation22:52 GoogleBook Leaked 24:26 ClickFix Reddit Malware Scam Breakdown28:16 Florida DMV Data Breach29:39 Aura Sponsor Identity Protection31:17 Iced Coffee Interview Debate34:29 Claude Money Privacy Concerns38:36 How to Govern AI Agents41:19 MITRE ATLAS AI Attacks44:04 Don’t Quit your JobvToo Early49:10 Teams Malware Controls51:13 Conditional Access for Documents54:18 Degrees vs Trades Debate01:02:03 Hiring Bias Hurts Talent01:06:07 Wrap Up and Next Steps
- 1 weeks ago1h 24m
224: Is Your Career Stagnating? Navigating Tech Shifts, Resume Gaps & AI Risks
join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In Episode 220, HD and Cybershortieee break down an Iranian hacker group claiming credit for a Texas AT&T outage while the company points to cable theft, an AI agent going rogue in a sandbox and battling CAPTCHAs, and over 395 organizations getting breached in seconds through PaperCut flaws. They unpack AdaptHealth’s 4.1M patient data exposure tied to a phished contractor, how AI agents are swamping government portals with "agentic flooding," and Prophet Security’s report revealing why stolen session cookies survive password resets. Plus, they share hot takes on Apple’s $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo, smart TVs snooping on household audio, Stephen A. Smith's corporate debate on hard work vs. connections, and real talk on how to navigate resume gaps and avoid coasting in tech! Tune in for your weekly dose of cybersecurity news, hot takes, and honest tech career advice!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 Intro00:00 05:47 Stephen A vs Carrie Champion13:10 Apple Event iPhone Duo19:40 LG Smart TV Spying Claims24:29 Adapt Health Breach Lessons31:19 Iran Claims AT&T Outage37:11 AI Agents Flooding Services44:09 Papercut Agent Swarm49:52 Identity Session Hijacks54:42 Career Gaps Reality01:03:08 Six Figures Myth01:10:52 Dont Coast In Tech01:16:24 Roblox Grooming Warning01:23:45 Weekend Sign Off
- 2 weeks ago1h 32m
223: GenZ vs Boomers on Student Debt, IDScan was hacked, 284M Records Stolen in McKesson Breach
In Episode 219, HD and Cybershortieee dive into the massive 284M patient record McKesson healthcare breach, a dark web leak exposing 153M driver's licenses from IDScan, and X Money’s launch getting hit with mass password reset attacks. They unpack a heated Gen Z vs. Boomers debate on student debt cancellation, NYC’s one-year AI ban in K-8 public schools, and a court software breach that leaked sealed judicial documents across 11 states. Plus, they get real on tech workplace culture, AI-generated resume traps, and how to escape being stuck on the help desk. Tune in for your weekly dose of cybersecurity news, hot takes, and honest tech career advice!join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 Intro06:19 McKesson Mega Breach Breakdown10:33 IDScan Driver License Leak15:55 Gen Z vs Boomers Student Debt28:50 Thomsom Reuters Breach32:32 X Money Attack37:49 Spending on Convenience46:41 Offboarding Access Risks50:09 Walking Out Of Interviews55:42 Stuck In Help Desk59:51 AI Ban In Schools01:02:08 Parents Teachers And Basics01:04:51 Stranger Danger And Boundaries01:06:16 Privacy Talk With Kids01:06:55 Sleepover Safety Drills01:07:38 Childhood Sleepover Memories01:08:51 AI Resume Advice Reaction01:10:52 Tracking Wins And Metrics01:15:01 Average Performers In Hiring01:16:54 Small Talk And Selling Yourself01:20:47 Cyber Skills Over Certs01:21:56 Build A Home Lab Portfolio01:24:52 High Performers In Corporate01:28:53 Generations Parenting Debate01:32:03 Wrap Up And Subscribe
- 3 weeks ago1h 57m
222: Meta Pays $18B for Kids Data, Fake 49ers WR Scams $1.3M, Is Gen Z Soft?
join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DescriptionIn Episode 218, HD and Cybershortieee dive into Meta’s landmark $18B settlement over kids' data, critical ServiceNow AI vulnerabilities, and major tech giants sounding the alarm on rogue AI. They also unpack the wild story of a fake 49ers player scamming $1.3M, dangerous fake GTA 6 malware traps, and the real talk behind tech career burnout. Tune in for your weekly dose of cybersecurity news, viral reactions, and honest tech career advice!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 Intro10:57 The Real Start11:36 ChatGPT Career Roadmaps18:37 Rogue AI Warning Letter23:18 Meta Kids $18B Data Settlement28:38 ServiceNow AI Vuln Patches33:12 Log4j War Stories33:55 Music Side Quest38:14 Carhartt Data Breach44:18 Fake 49ers WR Daejon Love Scam women out of $1.3M52:31 Chinese Botnet Takedown59:39 ATF Breach Breakdown01:08:15 GTA VI Demo Malware Scam01:14:12 Tech Burnout Reality Check01:25:12 Nightclub Bans Smart Glasses01:28:56 Gen Z College Homesick Clip01:40:53 IPTV Piracy Prison Warning01:43:49 VPs Dont Know Anything01:45:58 Follow Up Email Tone01:47:44 CompTIA Cert Tier List01:52:36 LinkedIn Rant Backfires
- 4 weeks ago1h 43m
221: CISSP w/ No Experience is USELESS?, Walmart FINALLY Adds Apple Pay, 100+ Apps Still Isn't Enough?
Support the show and join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In episode 217, CyberShortieee and HD discuss backlash to the claim that Security+ can be more useful than CISSP early in a career, arguing that stacking certs and even a WGU master’s without clear, relevant work history or internships can hurt, and resumes should align tightly to targeted roles. They cover an alleged LockBit breach claim against US Bank with no posted data sample and emphasize basic security hygiene and verification. Other topics include an Omaha bank robber who planned with AI, T-Mobile cutting a network cable to stop Salt Typhoon lateral movement, Walmart/Sam’s Club adding Apple Pay/Google Pay, job-search volume expectations and strategy, underemployment among recent grads, CareCloud’s 3.75M-patient AWS/S3 data theft, Teams-based “Sneak Loader” phishing, Equifax’s Work Number salary data and freezing it, and the impact of bad managers on mental health and career moves------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 Intro02:18 Security+ vs CISSP Debate06:01 Cert Stacking Resume Pitfalls12:32 Today’s Topic Rundown14:05 LockBit Claims US Bank21:15 ChatGPT Bank Robbery26:11 T-Mobile Cuts Hacker Cable28:56 Walmart Finally Adds Tap to Pay32:57 Job Search Post Breakdown34:41 124 Apps Not Enough41:42 Salary Negotiation Win44:06 Layoff Data and Benchmarks50:10 Underemployment Reality54:36 Degree vs Job Debate58:32 Best ROI Majors01:02:12 Choosing Careers for Money01:03:38 Personal Career Pivot Story01:08:13 Primerica Reality Check01:10:52 CareCloud Mega Breach01:14:15 AWS Detection Lessons01:16:53 Teams Phishing Snykloader01:21:41 Work Number Salary Data01:26:16 Negotiation Playbook01:28:56 Quick Rants And Drug Tests01:31:24 SOC Mistakes And Grace01:35:04 Promotion Feedback Clarity01:37:40 Quitting Tech And Bad Managers
- Aug 17, 20261h 52m
220: Anthropic Watermarking AI ?, North Koreans worked for US Government, Google PIxel 11
Support the show and join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode, we break down the biggest tech and security headlines of the week:🤖 Anthropic AI Watermarking: Anthropic rolls out AI text watermarks—and why most online "watermark removers" are scams.🕵️ FBI Cyber Warning: A North Korean remote worker infiltrates a U.S. government agency using stolen identity credentials.📱 Apple & FBI Security Alerts: What to do if you receive Apple’s severe spyware notification, plus FBI warnings on cloud account takeovers.🚔 Surveillance Accountability: Flock Safety unveils new audit tools aimed at stopping police abuse of license plate tracking databases.📱 Google Pixel 11 Reveal: Everything announced at Google's hardware event, including the Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Aug 10, 20261h 6m
219: Meta Hit w/ $942M Fine, Finance Execs getting extorted for 10Ms , Job Market isn't dead?
Support the show and join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Why are phone scammers extorting $10M from top financial execs—and how did a voice phishing call bypass Levi’s security perimeters? In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD exposes how cybercriminals are bypassing multi-million dollar defenses with basic social engineering and caller ID spoofing. Plus, we break down Meta's massive $942M legal penalty and court-mandated AI age prediction models, the 26-year-old Snowflake hacker facing 32 years in federal prison, Cloudflare’s new Kitesurf browser built specifically for AI agents, business email session hijacking via JavaScript droppers, and the truth about entry-level tech hiring—from TikTok myths and fake resume traps to high-value rotational career programs.watch here: https://youtu.be/upRopX4y3q4?si=fc4UxVaCuNMLJ80n------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 intro04:05 Today Tech Headlines05:33 Phone Scam Extortion10:54 Meta Hit With $567M Fine16:29 Budget Laptops for College Picks20:18 No Entry Level Jobs26:46 Qualified Still Hired31:21 Stop Padding Resumes39:49 Levi Voice Phishing Breach42:04 Snowflake Extortion Case48:10 Cloudflare Kitesurf Browser50:14 Reddit Certs Aren’t Enough55:31 Explaining A Career Gap59:30 Remote Work Economics01:01:50 Quitting To Get A Raise
- Aug 3, 20261h 58m
218: Google Exposed Claude Chats , OpenAI vs HuggingFace, Brinks Security gets hacked?
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------In episode 214 of The Techtual Talk, hosts HD and CyberShortieee discuss campus culture and professionalism while reacting to Tuskegee University’s new dress code restricting items like bonnets, durags, house slippers, and revealing clothing in classrooms and cafeterias. They highlight the UK’s “Cyber Choices” program that redirects teen hackers into training and careers, then cover AI and cloud security issues including publicly searchable Claude shared chats due to indexing/noindex gaps and an autonomous AI-model-driven breach at Hugging Face. The show also addresses coordinated cyberattacks on Minnesota water utilities targeting PLCs, attribution uncertainty, and the push toward OT/SCADA security. Career segments focus on strategic pay cuts, salary transparency, job hopping vs. retention, being likable at work, rigorous background checks, ghosting during hiring, and why companies are realizing AI has limits and rising costs.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Show Kickoff and Agenda05:52 Tuskegee Dress Code Debate14:50 UK Hacker Rehab Program22:54 Claude Chats Exposed30:18 Water Systems Cyberattacks35:31 When to Take Pay Cuts39:54 Keyshawn Purse Bid Fallout41:37 Always Be Interviewing43:04 Snapchat Privacy Reality Check48:31 Autonomous AI Cyberattack53:51 AI Costs And Hiring Rebound57:36 New AI QA Job Roles01:01:50 Resume Lies Get Caught01:06:14 Microsoft Exam Study Tips01:10:36 Salary Transparency And Job Hopping01:16:19 Networking Versus Applying01:18:15 ShinyHunters Compromises Brinks via Vishing01:22:08 Intruder Playbook Breakdown01:24:54 Australia Teen Social Ban01:26:42 Old School Research Tools01:31:33 Okta Buys Permisso01:34:20 Corporate Likability Rules01:48:51 Password Reset Chess01:52:21 Interview Ghosting Stories01:57:52 Final Advice Signoff
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