Omar Rao tears down cybersecurity myths, revealing hilarious and hair-raising real-world hacking stories. Get the secrets behind everyday digital slipups and simple ways to avoid becoming the next data breach headline. <br/><br/><a href="https://omarrao.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">omarrao.substack.com</a>
Hacked and Unfiltered
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Omar Rao tears down cybersecurity myths, revealing hilarious and hair-raising real-world hacking stories. Get the secrets behind everyday digital slipups and simple ways to avoid becoming the next data breach headline. <br/><br/><a href="https://omarrao.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">omarrao.substack.com</a>
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May 28, 2026
Episode 13 - AI Scams Are Getting Too Real
<p>AI scams are no longer a future threat. They are already being used in voice-cloning scams, fake kidnapping calls, deepfake executive meetings, fake recruiter messages, and financial fraud.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Hacked and Unfiltered</strong>, Omar Rao breaks down how AI scams work, why they are so convincing, and what families, employees, and businesses can do to protect themselves.</p><p>You will learn:</p><p>* How AI voice scams manipulate emotion</p><p>* How deepfake video calls are being used in business fraud</p><p>* Why fake recruiters are targeting job seekers</p><p>* What red flags to watch for</p><p>* Why every family should have a safe word</p><p>* How companies can verify urgent payment requests</p><p></p><p><p>Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></p><p><p>Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://omarrao.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">omarrao.substack.com</a>
May 7, 2026
Episode 12 - Browser Warfare
<p>In Episode 12, Omar Rao breaks down why the browser has become one of the most important and least understood attack surfaces in modern enterprise security. From session hijacking and token theft to browser extensions, OAuth abuse, SaaS trust, AI workflows, and QR-based browser bypasses, this episode explains how attackers use the browser to move quietly through enterprises and what teams should do right now to close the gap.</p><p>A lot of enterprises still treat the browser like it is just a window to the internet. That is outdated.</p><p>Today, the browser is where identity lives, sessions persist, SaaS trust accumulates, extensions operate, and real business gets done. Which also means it is where quiet compromise can move without always looking like the malware teams were trained to catch.</p><p>In this episode, I break down:• Why the browser has become a major enterprise attack surface• How session hijacking, token theft, and OAuth abuse really work• Why browser extensions and SaaS trust create hidden risk• What security teams should do now to reduce browser-based exposure</p><p>If you work in security, IAM, endpoint, SaaS, cloud, or enterprise operations, this one is worth your time.</p><p>Listen, share with like-minded people, and let me know your thoughts.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://omarrao.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">omarrao.substack.com</a>
April 27, 2026
Episode 11 - The New Ransomware Playbook
<p>In Episode 11, Omar Rao breaks down why ransomware in 2026 is no longer just about encryption. It is about leverage. From active groups like Qilin, Akira, Play, Cl0p, Medusa, DragonForce, and LockBit 5.0 to the newer tactics built around identity abuse, SaaS pressure, backup targeting, and AI-assisted tradecraft, this episode explains how modern ransomware crews really operate and what enterprises need to understand before access turns into business disruption.</p><p>A lot of people still think ransomware starts when the ransom note appears. That is already too late.</p><p>In this episode, I break down how ransomware in 2026 really works. It is no longer just about encrypting files. It is about leverage, identity abuse, stolen access, SaaS pressure, backup targeting, and recovery denial.</p><p>I also cover the groups making the most noise right now, including Qilin, Akira, Play, Cl0p, Medusa, DragonForce, and LockBit 5.0, along with the newer tactics shaping modern ransomware operations.</p><p>We cover:• How ransomware groups are getting in now• Why identity and SaaS matter more than ever• How AI is speeding up attacker tradecraft• What enterprises should do before access turns into pressure</p><p>If you work in security, incident response, IAM, cloud, backup, or executive leadership, this one is worth your time.</p><p>Listen, share with like-minded people, and let me know your thoughts.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://omarrao.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">omarrao.substack.com</a>
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