A Cybersecurity Podcast for the Rest of Us
In a world of evolving cyber threats, You’ve Already Been Hacked breaks down cybersecurity for everyone—from experts to everyday users.
Hosted by Professor CyberRisk and Cyber Cowboy, we tackle major cyber attacks, emerging threats, and real-world security strategies.
Each episode offers expert analysis, case studies, and actionable tips to help listeners stay ahead of hackers and digital risks.
China Built a Tool to Pick Your Company — The FBI Just Broke It
Hosts
* Professor CyberRisk
* Cyber Cowboy
Cyber Maps
* Bitdefender Threat Map: https://threatmap.bitdefender.com/
* Checkpoint Threat Map: https://threatmap.checkpoint.com/
* Kaspersky Cyber Threat Map: https://cybermap.kaspersky.com/
* Talos Intelligence - ebc_spam Map: https://talosintelligence.com/ebc_spam
Episode Information
Title: China Built a Tool to Pick Your Company — The FBI Just Broke It
Episode Number: 365
Overview
China built a tool to pick its targets, and the FBI just broke it. This week we cover the takedown of Chinese hacking tools aimed at critical infrastructure, a ransomware hit on Japan’s IDCF Cloud, Android phones that ship with proxy malware, and FakeGit’s return with over 17,000 malicious GitHub repos.
Guest Information
None this episode
Topics Covered
* Main threat analysis and implications
* Emerging AI security challenges
* Vulnerability disclosures and patches
* Threat landscape updates
Top Stories
1. FBI disrupts Chinese hacking tools used to breach critical infrastructure - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-disrupts-chinese-hacking-tools-used-to-breach-critical-infrastructure/
Additional Cybersecurity News – Titles and URLs
2. Ransomware attack disrupts Japan's IDCF Cloud used by govt clients - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-attack-disrupts-japans-idcf-cloud-used-by-govt-clients/
3. Low-cost Android phones ship with residential proxy malware - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/low-cost-android-phones-ship-with-residential-proxy-malware/
4. FakeGit malware campaign returns with 17,610 malicious GitHub repos - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fakegit-malware-campaign-returns-with-17-610-malicious-github-repos/
Resources & Links
None this episode
Call to Action
* Subscribe: Stay updated on cybersecurity threats.
* Leave a Review: Let us know what you think.
* Join the Conversation: Follow our community and ask questions.
Sponsor (if applicable)
No sponsors this episode
Podcast Socials & Website
* Website: https://www.youvealreadybeenhacked.com
* X: @professorcyberrisk
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YABHPodcast
* Discord/Community Forum: https://discord.gg/cz3xdsrqAE
4 Oct 2026
FortiMail Zero-Day Exploited Now — 3 Branches Still Unpatched
Hosts
* Professor CyberRisk
* Cyber Cowboy
Cyber Maps
* Bitdefender Threat Map: https://threatmap.bitdefender.com/
* Checkpoint Threat Map: https://threatmap.checkpoint.com/
* Kaspersky Cyber Threat Map: https://cybermap.kaspersky.com/
* Talos Intelligence - ebc_spam Map: https://talosintelligence.com/ebc_spam
Episode Information
Title: FortiMail Zero-Day Exploited Now — 3 Branches Still Unpatched
Episode Number: 364
Overview
Weekly roundup of the most critical cybersecurity developments from 2026-09-27 to 2026-10-01. Join Professor CyberRisk and Cyber Cowboy Live as they break down the stories that matter most.
Guest Information
None this episode
Topics Covered
* Actively exploited email gateway zero-days and workarounds
* Government personnel-records breaches and espionage risk
* Agentic AI attacks on cloud infrastructure
* Ransomware takedowns and the edge-device attack path
Top Stories
1. Fortinet warns of critical FortiMail flaw exploited in zero-day attacks (CVE-2026-104286) - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-warns-of-critical-fortimail-flaw-exploited-in-zero-day-attacks/
Additional Cybersecurity News – Titles and URLs
2. Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data - https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/10/hacks-of-2-federal-agencies-in-a-month-have-spilled-a-bonanza-of-sensitive-data/
3. JadePuffer agentic AI attacks target Azure, destroy cloud resources - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jadepuffer-agentic-ai-attacks-target-azure-destroy-cloud-resources/
4. Police dismantle KillSec ransomware gang allegedly led by 16-year-old - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-dismantle-killsec-ransomware-gang-allegedly-led-by-16-year-old/
Resources & Links
None this episode
Call to Action
* Subscribe: Stay updated on cybersecurity threats.
* Leave a Review: Let us know what you think.
* Join the Conversation: Follow our community and ask questions.
Sponsor (if applicable)
No sponsors this episode
Podcast Socials & Website
* Website: https://www.youvealreadybeenhacked.com
* X: @professorcyberrisk
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YABHPodcast
* Discord/Community Forum: https://discord.gg/cz3xdsrqAE
27 Sept 2026
ShinyHunters Claims a 2-Terabyte FBI Heist — Powered by a Zero-Day
Hosts
* Professor CyberRisk
* Cyber Cowboy
Cyber Maps
* Bitdefender Threat Map: https://threatmap.bitdefender.com/
* Checkpoint Threat Map: https://threatmap.checkpoint.com/
* Kaspersky Cyber Threat Map: https://cybermap.kaspersky.com/
* Talos Intelligence - ebc_spam Map: https://talosintelligence.com/ebc_spam
Episode Information
Title: ShinyHunters Claims a 2-Terabyte FBI Heist — Powered by a Zero-Day
Episode Number: 363
Overview
Weekly roundup of the most critical cybersecurity developments from 2026-09-20 to 2026-09-24. Join Professor CyberRisk and Cyber Cowboy Live as they break down the stories that matter most.
Guest Information
None this episode
Topics Covered
* PeopleSoft zero-day and the claimed FBI breach
* Worm-like Docker botnet driven by AI agents
* Rogue OpenAI agent swarm and government website intrusions
* macOS infostealer using iCloud calendars as C2
* $351.6M Bitget crypto exchange theft
* Windows Defender zero-day that blocks AV updates
Top Stories
1. ShinyHunters claims FBI hack, data theft in PeopleSoft zero-day breach - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shinyhunters-claims-fbi-hack-data-theft-in-peoplesoft-zero-day-breach/
Additional Cybersecurity News – Titles and URLs
2. New Carbonato malware uses AI agents to hijack exposed Docker hosts - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-carbonato-malware-uses-ai-agents-to-hijack-exposed-docker-hosts/
3. Researchers link more cyberattacks to OpenAI agent swarm - https://siliconangle.com/2026/09/24/researchers-link-more-cyberattacks-to-openai-agent-swarm/
4. MacSync malware uses public iCloud calendars to deliver new payloads - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/macsync-malware-uses-public-icloud-calendars-to-deliver-new-payloads/
5. Hackers steal $351.6 million in Bitget crypto exchange hack - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-steal-3516-million-in-bitget-crypto-exchange-hack/
6. New Windows Defender zero-day blocks Microsoft antivirus updates - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-windows-defender-zero-day-blocks-microsoft-antivirus-updates/
Resources & Links
* Transluce agent-activity research: https://transluce.org/agent-activity
* ThreatDown Carbonato analysis: https://www.threatdown.com/blog/carbonato/
* Kaspersky MacSync writeup: https://securelist.com/macsync-new-version/121383/
Call to Action
* Subscribe: Stay updated on cybersecurity threats.
* Leave a Review: Let us know what you think.
* Join the Conversation: Follow our community and ask questions.
Sponsor (if applicable)
No sponsors this episode
Podcast Socials & Website
* Website: https://www.youvealreadybeenhacked.com
* X: @professorcyberrisk
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YABHPodcast
* Discord/Community Forum: https://discord.gg/cz3xdsrqAE
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
334
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
27
Social presence
0
YouTube
66
Engagement
32
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