The Dark Web Diaries

Joe Eagles

When someone says Cybersecurity, what actually comes to mind?

For many, the term can be quite overwhelming. However, this podcast promises to teach you the most important aspects of cybersecurity, from basic online safety to hacker's and their motivations.

The Dark Web Diaries will pull back the curtain on the most fascinating cybersecurity topics, whilst also covering weekly updates in the world of cyber news.

Are you ready to become a cybersecurity expert?

New Episodes every Saturday!

*Please note: Audio issues in Episodes 1&2*

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17 episodes
Updated February 13

Episodes17

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February 13 · 17 min
S2 E1 - The Real Threats - What actually matters for Small Businesses
Back with a new series, this episode is the first of 5 which will dive into the threats facing small businesses in the cybersecurity world. This is designed to be informative and also give small business owners and individuals actionable takeaways for strengthening their cybersecurity posture in work and everyday life.
Sep 29, 2025 · 20 min
The Value of Learning to Prompt ChatGPT and other LLMs Correctly
We’ve all used ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, the list goes on. But are you actually using it to its full potential? Let’s pull back the curtain on how to maximise value when prompting LLMs and deliver the best results for you, your business, or your job.
Sep 15, 2025 · 18 min
The Secret Language of the Internet: How your data really travels
When you send a WhatsApp message, it doesn’t just fly across the internet. It takes a journey through invisible layers - like levels of a secret underground city - each with its own job, rules, and risks. Hackers know these layers well. After today, you will too.
Jul 30, 2025 · 26 min
The Current State of Apple in the Technology Market
In today's episode we dive into the current state of Apple in the Technology Market, looking at sales statistics and innovation with new iPhone models. Pivoting slightly from our usual cybersecurity topics, this is the first episode to do so and explores an interesting discussion about Apple's position in the tech market.
Jun 24, 2025 · 18 min
The Lessons to Learn from the Recent Cyber Attacks on Marks & Spencer, Co Op, and Harrods
What do Marks & Spencer, The Co Op, and Harrods all have in common? You guessed it, they’ve all been targeted by cyber attacks in 2025 (by the same threat actors). And the scary part isn’t that the hackers got in. It’s how easily they managed to do it.
Jun 7, 2025 · 20 min
Deepfake in the Modern Day: When Seeing Isn't Believing
What happens now that your eyes can no longer be trusted? Deepfakes are turning fiction into fact, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to discern AI-generated content from real content - and no one is safe from the fallout.
May 24, 2025 · 20 min
Digital Genocide: When Cyber Attacks Fuel Real-word Conflict
Wars don’t always start with bombs anymore. Sometimes, they start with a blackout. No internet. No banks. No warning. This is the new face of war - where the battlefield is digital, and the targets are all of us. Check out The Hacker News and Krebs On Security for more information on the news stories.
May 17, 2025 · 20 min
The Internet You Don't See: DNS Spoofing, BGP Hijacks, and CDNs
Every time you load a webpage, a silent network of servers, routers, and protocols springs into action. But what if I told you that hackers can hijack this invisible infrastructure - and you would never even know? Welcome to the side of the internet you were never meant to see.
May 10, 2025 · 20 min
Cybersecurity 101: What Schools Aren't Teaching
Kids are taught things like Algebra and the Mitochondria being the powerhouse of the cell in school, but not the basics of cybersecurity like how to spot a phishing email. In a world that now lives online, why are we still treating cybersecurity like it’s optional
May 3, 2025 · 20 min
Ransomware as a Service (RaaS): What is it and how Dangerous can it be?
Imagine a world where cybercriminals don’t need to write a single line of code to launch a devastating ransomware attack - just a payment card and a dark web subscription. Welcome to Ransomware as a Service (RaaS), where crime is packaged like a product, complete with customer support, user dashboards, and pricing tiers. It’s organised, it’s profitable, and it’s changing the way the digital underworld operates. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the business of hacking - for hire
Apr 26, 2025 · 23 min
Social Media: Your Biggest Security Risk?
You posted a gym selfie. No big deal, right? But that background - your location. That social media handle - your name. That caption - your routine. To you, it’s fun and lighthearted. But, to a hacker, it’s a roadmap.
Apr 21, 2025 · 14 min
The Neuroscience of Being Scammed
You think you’d never fall for a scam, right? Well, so did the CEOs, doctors, and tech pros who lost thousands from scams. Turns out—it’s not about intelligence. It’s about your brain
Apr 12, 2025 · 18 min
Threats you didn't know existed: Cybersecurity meets the Real World. And how have Trump's tariffs impacted Cybersecurity firms?
Cyberattacks used to live in code. Now they’re crashing hospitals, unlocking doors, and spying from your pocket. Let’s talk about how digital threats are colliding with real life. Also in this episode we take a Quick Look at how Trump's tariffs have affected publicly traded Cybersecurity companies over the past week (Not investment advice).
Apr 8, 2025 · 25 min
You are the Product: The Truth About Online Privacy
If you’re not paying for the product…you are the product. Let’s talk about what that really means in 2025, and break down privacy in the digital age.
Apr 5, 2025 · 21 min
AI vs Hackers: The Cybersecurity Arms Race
AI is changing the game in cybersecurity—but not just for the good guys. Hackers are using AI to craft perfect scams, break into systems faster than ever, and even create self-evolving malware. So, can we fight AI with AI? Or are we losing the cyber war? Let’s find out
Apr 2, 2025 · 18 min
Hacking in Pop Culture: What's Real, What's Not, and Why it Matters
*Audio issue at the beginning of this episode* - audio starts around 18 seconds. From Hollywood blockbusters to TV dramas and video games, hacking is often depicted as something flashy and almost magical. You might be used to a guy typing away at a keyboard with lines upon lines of green text appearing on the computer screen. But how much of it is real? Let’s dive into how pop culture portrays hackers and cybersecurity, separating fact from fiction.
Mar 31, 2025 · 16 min
Phishing Scams and How to Avoid Them
*Please be aware there are some audio issues in this episode. These have been corrected in future episodes*. In this episode, we tackle one of the most common cybersecurity topics: phishing. Everyone has heard of phishing, but what are the steps actually involved in a high-level phishing attack?