When the World Wide Web was created, could we ever have imagined our ability to use the internet - or not use it - turning our lives upside down? And that in the wrong hands, this new digital world could give criminals the opportunity to cause havoc at the flick of a switch?
Narrated by award-winning actor Adrian Lester, True Cybercrime Stories recounts what happened on those fateful days when some of the biggest cyber crimes in recent history took companies, governments and public services by surprise. From the NHS to Twitter and Netflix, cyber criminals have rocked organisations large and small. How bad did it nearly get? What lessons were learned? And who is fighting back to thwart attacks in the future?
True Cybercrime Stories is brought to you by BT - because BT means business.
Available on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and wherever you listen to your podcasts.
An Auddy Production
Narrated by Adrian Lester
Producers: Joleen Goffin, Phill Brown and Ivor Manley
Scripting: Shantie Midnight
Research: Holly Aquilina
Executive Producers: Harri Watson and Sally Miller
The start of the academic year in 2022 was meant to be a return to a sense of normality, after the Covid-19 pandemic had caused 2 years of disruption. But another virus struck, this time digital, and brought fears of financial loss, fraud, legal action, reputational damage and much more seriously, threats to safety. In this final episode of True Cybercrime Stories, Adrian Lester finds out how notorious cyber criminal groups targeted the education sector with attacks against schools, not just in the UK, but around the world.
True Cybercrime Stories is brought to you by BT. Because BT Means Business.
An Auddy Production
Narrated by Adrian Lester, featuring George Booden
Producers: Joleen Goffin, Phill Brown and Ivor Manley
Scripting: Shantie Midnight
Executive Producers: Harri Watson and Sally Miller
True Cybercrime Stories reimagines real events based on primary sources and publicly available news reports. No responsibility or liability is assumed for any errors or omissions. All opinions expressed by Podcast participants are their own.
15 Nov 2023
Episode 4. Behind The Bubbles: The Fish Tank Hack
In a world increasingly reliant on smart devices, the most unexpected of vulnerabilities can leave us exposed. But does this create a new digital blind spot for businesses – regardless of how tight their physical security is? This episode of True Cybercrime Stories dives deep into the fishy tale of a casino's security breach through an internet-connected fish tank. Adrian Lester uncovers how this could have happened and reflects on the future of our seemingly mundane devices: Just how secure are they?
True Cybercrime Stories is brought to you by BT. Because BT Means Business.
An Auddy Production
Narrated by Adrian Lester, featuring Tim Erlin
Producers: Joleen Goffin, Phill Brown and Ivor Manley
Scripting: Shantie Midnight
Executive Producers: Harri Watson and Sally Miller
True Cybercrime Stories reimagines real events based on primary sources and publicly available news reports. No responsibility or liability is assumed for any errors or omissions. All opinions expressed by Podcast participants are their own.
8 Nov 2023
Episode 3. Lights, Camera, Hacked: Hollywood's Dark Overlord
In 2017, a notorious hacking collective known as ‘The Dark Overlord’ stole unreleased episodes of Netflix's popular series ‘Orange Is the New Black’ and leaked them online. Their bold and taunting approach sent shockwaves across the entertainment industry. In this episode of True Cybercrime Stories, Adrian Lester recounts the story of The Dark Overlord's audacious assault on Hollywood and explores just how vulnerable the TV and Movie industries are to hackers.
True Cybercrime Stories is brought to you by BT. Because BT Means Business.
An Auddy Production
Narrated by Adrian Lester, featuring Joanna Steed
Producers: Joleen Goffin, Phill Brown and Ivor Manley
Scripting: Shantie Midnight
Executive Producers: Harri Watson and Sally Miller
True Cybercrime Stories reimagines real events based on primary sources and publicly available news reports. No responsibility or liability is assumed for any errors or omissions. All opinions expressed by Podcast participants are their own.
1 Nov 2023
Episode 2. 280 Characters of Chaos: The Great Twitter Heist
In the digital age voices can echo, resonate, and influence millions in one click. But what happens when some of those trusted voices begin spreading unexpected messages? This episode of True Cybercrime Stories dissects the day when high-profile accounts on ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) - from Elon Musk to Barack Obama - were hijacked to promote a Bitcoin scam. Adrian Lester delves into this infamous day of international digital deception, pulls back the curtain on the implications of the breach and poses a thought-provoking question: ‘In a world of constant connectivity, just how secure is our online presence?’
True Cybercrime Stories is brought to you by BT. Because BT Means Business.
An Auddy Production
Narrated by Adrian Lester, featuring Joseph Cox
Producers: Joleen Goffin, Phill Brown and Ivor Manley
Scripting: Shantie Midnight
Executive Producers: Harri Watson and Sally Miller
True Cybercrime Stories reimagines real events based on primary sources and publicly available news reports. No responsibility or liability is assumed for any errors or omissions. All opinions expressed by Podcast participants are their own.
24 Oct 2023
Episode 1. WannaCry: Hospitals Held Hostage
Hospitals hold a crucial responsibility: safeguarding human lives. But what happens when they become the target of a crippling cyberattack? On a Friday afternoon in 2017 Britain’s beloved beacon of pride, the NHS, became a victim to the notorious WannaCry ransomware attack. Patient records, treatments, and operations ground to a halt. In this episode, Adrian Lester takes us back to that daunting day and probes into the vulnerabilities that left such a vital institution at risk.
True Cybercrime Stories is brought to you by BT. Because BT means business.
An Auddy Production
Narrated by Adrian Lester
Producers: Joleen Goffin, Phill Brown and Ivor Manley
Scripting: Shantie Midnight
Research: Holly Aquilina
Executive Producers: Harri Watson and Sally Miller
16 Oct 2023
Trailer: True Cybercrime Stories
Join Adrian Lester as he brings you true stories from the underbelly of the internet. Find out how some of the world’s biggest companies were almost brought to their knees by cyber criminals’ schemes - from ransomware and phishing to a connected fish tank. True Cybercrime Stories, brought to you by BT, is launching on the 25th of October.
True Cybercrime Stories is brought to you by BT. Because BT means business.
An Auddy Production
Narrated by Adrian Lester
Producers: Joleen Goffin, Phill Brown and Ivor Manley
Scripting: Shantie Midnight
Research: Holly Aquilina
Executive Producers: Harri Watson and Sally Miller
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Contact True Cybercrime Stories by BT
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of True Cybercrime Stories by BT?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
