The TechTual Talk

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/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro00:00 05:47 Stephen A vs Carrie Champion 13:10 Apple Event iPhone Duo 19:40 LG Smart TV Spying Claims 24:29 Adapt Health Breach Lessons 31:19 Iran Claims AT&T Outage 37:11 AI Agents Flooding Services 44:09 Papercut Agent Swarm 49:52 Identity Session Hijacks 54:42 Career Gaps Reality 01:03:08 Six Figures Myth 01:10:52 Dont Coast In Tech 01:16:24 Roblox Grooming Warning 01:23:45 Weekend Sign Off

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/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 06:19 McKesson Mega Breach Breakdown 10:33 IDScan Driver License Leak 15:55 Gen Z vs Boomers Student Debt 28:50 Thomsom Reuters Breach 32:32 X Money Attack 37:49 Spending on Convenience 46:41 Offboarding Access Risks 50:09 Walking Out Of Interviews 55:42 Stuck In Help Desk 59:51 AI Ban In Schools 01:02:08 Parents Teachers And Basics 01:04:51 Stranger Danger And Boundaries 01:06:16 Privacy Talk With Kids 01:06:55 Sleepover Safety Drills 01:07:38 Childhood Sleepover Memories 01:08:51 AI Resume Advice Reaction 01:10:52 Tracking Wins And Metrics 01:15:01 Average Performers In Hiring 01:16:54 Small Talk And Selling Yourself 01:20:47 Cyber Skills Over Certs 01:21:56 Build A Home Lab Portfolio 01:24:52 High Performers In Corporate 01:28:53 Generations Parenting Debate 01:32:03 Wrap Up And Subscribe

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Description In 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/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 10:57 The Real Start 11:36 ChatGPT Career Roadmaps 18:37 Rogue AI Warning Letter 23:18 Meta Kids $18B Data Settlement 28:38 ServiceNow AI Vuln Patches 33:12 Log4j War Stories 33:55 Music Side Quest 38:14 Carhartt Data Breach 44:18 Fake 49ers WR Daejon Love Scam women out of $1.3M 52:31 Chinese Botnet Takedown 59:39 ATF Breach Breakdown 01:08:15 GTA VI Demo Malware Scam 01:14:12 Tech Burnout Reality Check 01:25:12 Nightclub Bans Smart Glasses 01:28:56 Gen Z College Homesick Clip 01:40:53 IPTV Piracy Prison Warning 01:43:49 VPs Dont Know Anything 01:45:58 Follow Up Email Tone 01:47:44 CompTIA Cert Tier List 01:52:36 LinkedIn Rant Backfires

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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/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 02:18 Security+ vs CISSP Debate 06:01 Cert Stacking Resume Pitfalls 12:32 Today’s Topic Rundown 14:05 LockBit Claims US Bank 21:15 ChatGPT Bank Robbery 26:11 T-Mobile Cuts Hacker Cable 28:56 Walmart Finally Adds Tap to Pay 32:57 Job Search Post Breakdown 34:41 124 Apps Not Enough 41:42 Salary Negotiation Win 44:06 Layoff Data and Benchmarks 50:10 Underemployment Reality 54:36 Degree vs Job Debate 58:32 Best ROI Majors 01:02:12 Choosing Careers for Money 01:03:38 Personal Career Pivot Story 01:08:13 Primerica Reality Check 01:10:52 CareCloud Mega Breach 01:14:15 AWS Detection Lessons 01:16:53 Teams Phishing Snykloader 01:21:41 Work Number Salary Data 01:26:16 Negotiation Playbook 01:28:56 Quick Rants And Drug Tests 01:31:24 SOC Mistakes And Grace 01:35:04 Promotion Feedback Clarity 01:37:40 Quitting Tech And Bad Managers

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/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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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/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 intro 04:05 Today Tech Headlines 05:33 Phone Scam Extortion 10:54 Meta Hit With $567M Fine 16:29 Budget Laptops for College Picks 20:18 No Entry Level Jobs 26:46 Qualified Still Hired 31:21 Stop Padding Resumes 39:49 Levi Voice Phishing Breach 42:04 Snowflake Extortion Case 48:10 Cloudflare Kitesurf Browser 50:14 Reddit Certs Aren’t Enough 55:31 Explaining A Career Gap 59:30 Remote Work Economics 01:01:50 Quitting To Get A Raise

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/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Show Kickoff and Agenda 05:52 Tuskegee Dress Code Debate 14:50 UK Hacker Rehab Program 22:54 Claude Chats Exposed 30:18 Water Systems Cyberattacks 35:31 When to Take Pay Cuts 39:54 Keyshawn Purse Bid Fallout 41:37 Always Be Interviewing 43:04 Snapchat Privacy Reality Check 48:31 Autonomous AI Cyberattack 53:51 AI Costs And Hiring Rebound 57:36 New AI QA Job Roles 01:01:50 Resume Lies Get Caught 01:06:14 Microsoft Exam Study Tips 01:10:36 Salary Transparency And Job Hopping 01:16:19 Networking Versus Applying 01:18:15 ShinyHunters Compromises Brinks via Vishing 01:22:08 Intruder Playbook Breakdown 01:24:54 Australia Teen Social Ban 01:26:42 Old School Research Tools 01:31:33 Okta Buys Permisso 01:34:20 Corporate Likability Rules 01:48:51 Password Reset Chess 01:52:21 Interview Ghosting Stories 01:57:52 Final Advice Signoff

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217: $137k Job Scam Exposed, Iran Hacking US Water Grid, OpenAI Security Breach

Go to our sponsor https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ to get help with your cyber career ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Why are fake $137k entry-level cyber jobs taking over LinkedIn? In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD exposes a live job scam targeting tech applicants with fake PDF assessments and stood-up domains. Plus, we break down Iranian hackers targeting US water and energy grids, the OpenAI breach fallout and Hugging Face's call for radical AI transparency, fake Claude AI apps spreading SectopRAT malware via Bing ads, "Slopsquatting" attacks targeting AI hallucinations, hidden car devices open to remote hacking, Chick-fil-A's customer data breach, and why hotel Wi-Fi DNS hijacking is coming for your Microsoft 365 login ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 04:37 Today’s Cyber Topics Lineup 05:48 Iran Targeting Water and Energy 09:00 OpenAI Hack and Transparency Fight 12:50 Fake Claude App RAT Campaign 18:55 LinkedIn Job Scam Breakdown 27:20 Reddit Takes on Help Desk 29:57 Starting Over at 30 Advice 31:34 Breaking Into MSPs Strategy 33:26 Reality Check on SOC L1 Jobs 39:04 Slop Squatting and AI Hallucinations 41:55 Cars Hacked by Dongles 43:42 Chick-fil-A Credential Stuffing 46:55 Sextortion Email Bluff 49:22 Hotel Wi-Fi DNS Hijacks 51:14 AI Monitoring and Hiring Rants 54:32 Catching AI Cheaters 57:06 Cubicles vs Open Offices 59:47 Fast Track Into Cyber 01:04:45 Job Hunt Burnout Tips 01:05:58 Workplace Reality Checks 01:10:32 Nine to Five Debate

216: Coca-Cola Hack, Apple's Secret Zero-Day, Why Gen Z Loses Job Offers

Go to our sponsor https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ to get help with your cyber career ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Why is Coca-Cola shutting down US factories? In this episode of The TechTual Talk, we break down the sudden ransomware attack on a massive $4B dairy subsidiary that is disrupting supply chains. Plus, we dive into the wild new update on the Apple vs. OpenAI lawsuit involving an unreturned laptop and a zero-day exploit, a nasty new Mac malware that traps your computer in an 83-hour loop, the LAPD walking away from its massive police surveillance contract, and the reality behind LinkedIn's rampant ghost job postings. Learn more about SNHU's cyber degree program here: https://snhu.edu/techtual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 07:46 Today’s Cyber Topics 08:52 Coca-Cola Fairlife Ransomware 15:24 Apple vs OpenAI Zero-Day Claims 25:58 ClickLock Mac Password Malware 31:41 Reddit Time Career Fails 40:30 Spotting Fake Job Red Flags 42:34 Reddit Project Ideas 44:44 Dreaming of AI Agents 46:46 Cyber Degrees Debate 51:52 SNHU Sponsor Break 53:43 Scatter Spider Sentencing 59:53 Gen Z Offer Rescinded 01:08:00 Movie Nostalgia Break 01:10:52 AI Interview Bias Concerns 01:13:34 Snack Talk Detour 01:21:56 Resume Tweaks That Work 01:25:30 Flock Camera Privacy 01:33:54 EY Help Desk Breach 01:36:59 Meta AI Toggle Reversal 01:38:03 Pop Culture Rapid Fire 01:39:50 AI Deepfake Grief Scam 01:43:18 Wrap Up And Buffed Up

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215: Why is Apple suing OpenAI?

Go to our sponsor ttps://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ to get help with your cyber career ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, we break down the high-stakes corporate legal battle that is shaking up the tech industry. Plus, we dive into federal cyber agency CISA admitting to major incident response struggles, Meta's new AI sneaking its way into your camera roll, the EU's potential ban on addictive app designs, and what tech roles are actually getting paid the most right now. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Live Show Kickoff 01:43 AI Resumes and Coaching 07:47 Today’s Topic Rundown 08:37 CISA IR Playbook Fiasco 13:51 Mic Fix and Government Rant 18:26 Apple vs OpenAI Lawsuit 23:43 Insider Risk and DLP Lessons 31:35 Is Cybersecurity Entry Level 35:29 AI Automation and Human Loop 37:53 ClickFix Sandbox Surprise 38:54 Vendor Suites And Telemetry 40:22 Entry Level Cyber Advice 42:41 Projects Labs And Internships 45:11 Email Security Quick Wins 46:28 Healthcare IT Paths 48:23 Meta AI Using Public Photos 52:18 EU Targets Infinite Scroll 58:19 Driver License Breach Fallout 01:02:32 Top Paying Tech Jobs 2026 01:07:51 Offer Rescinded Storytime 01:12:44 Messy Office Exposed 01:16:10 Camera Free Smart Glasses 01:21:01 Disney Plus Free Tier 01:23:50 Voicemail Career Advice 01:33:38 Why People Distrust HR 01:37:36 Certs Cloud And AI Tips 01:40:37 Cyber Spelling Bee

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214: The First AI Ransomware Attack, 3 Million Texas IDs Stolen & Fake Zoom Interview Hack?

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome back to The Techtual Talk! This week, HD and @Cybershortieee dive deep into the wildest tech breaches, career shakeups, and security nightmares hitting the headlines right now. From an unprecedented cyber attack entirely executed by artificial intelligence to millions of leaked identities right here in Texas, we are breaking down what you need to know to stay protected. We also unpack the brutal reality of the current tech job market—including a viral TikTok clip of an engineer who hung up on a combative interviewer mid-call, the hidden traps of work-from-home customer service roles, and why big corporations like Zoom and Deloitte are quietly gutting your employee benefits. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 02:13 The WFH Cult: Remote work vs. micromanaged customer service scams 08:53 Government Hacked: World Cup security breached & CISA budget cuts 15:45 The Student Loan Fiasco: The $6M yacht scandal & the death of Parent PLUS / SAVE plans 25:29 Supreme Court Victory: Geofence location data warrants banned 30:52 Top 5 Black TV Shows 34:10 Meta exposed: Code name "Cans" and anti-competitive safety testing 40:51 3 Million Texas IDs and Passports stolen via third-party fishing vendor 45:52 Tech-savvy couples falling for fake job offer malware on Indeed 54:09 Ghosted after a verbal offer? Dealing with current hiring market depression 01:01:35 PlayStation kills physical discs: The death of digital ownership by 2028 01:10:12 Top 5 Artists 01:13:42 Inside the first fully automated AI LLM ransomware attack (JB Puffer) 01:18:40 Tech hiring down 20% & corporate cowardice in corporate America 01:30:30 Deloitte & Zoom cutting IVF stipends and paid parental leave benefits 01:38:36 Hanging up mid-interview: Is it ever okay to walk out on a combative interviewer?

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213: Day in the Life of a Chief Information Security Officer

Start your linux career and change your life here: https://yellowtail.tech/henri-davis/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join Vice President of Customer Security Officer Program (CSO) at Microsoft Nicole Darden Ford on The TechTual Talk as she reveals what it takes to secure global brands. Learn how to beat AI attacks , survive CISO burnout , manage offshore teams , and why you MUST be brilliant at the cyber basics to stop multi-million dollar hacks! Follow Nicole here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-darden-ford/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 03:01 Career Origins and Practitioner Roots 06:43 Inside Microsoft VP CSO Role 12:08 Translate Risk to Dollars 15:32 Offshoring Without Offloading 21:57 CISO Burnout and Boundaries 33:00 CISO's First 60 Minutes of a Security Incident 43:08 Modern CISO Skillset 46:28 Brilliant at the Basics

212: How to Build a Six-Figure Tech Career Using Linux

Start your linux career and change your life here: https://yellowtail.tech/henri-davis/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode, host HD sits down with Jubee Vilceus, CEO of Yellowtail Tech and Red Hat Certified Professional, to break down how complete beginners are leveraging Linux and AWS to break into IT. Jubee shares his personal journey from struggling to find a job post-graduation to launching a program that rejects high-pressure, short-term bootcamps in favor of a deep, deliberate approach to mastery. 🚀 Ready to transform your career? The next cohort starts the Monday after Labor Day. Click here: https://yellowtail.tech/henri-davis/ to book yourfree Career Strategy Session today! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 04:17 Breaking In Tech Then vs Now 10:20 Linux Salary Reality 14:25 AI Layoffs and Infrastructure Jobs 18:38 Designing a Program, Not a Bootcamp 23:47 Sponsor Message 24:43 Beating Imposter Syndrome 27:23 Job Placement Metrics 33:01 Apprenticeship and Interviews 37:20 Why Slow Pace Wins 39:34 Why Linux and AWS Foundation 43:00 What Sysadmins Do Daily 46:47 Why Red Hat Cert Matters 48:17 Go Deep Not Wide 51:30 Follow and Next Cohort 52:30 Closing Thanks

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211: Coupang’s $409M Fine, ServiceNow Flaw, Anthropic Fable and AI Hiring Bias

Make sure databrokers don’t have your data with Aura: https://aura.com/techtualchatter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome back to The Techtual Talk! This week, HD and CyberShortieee break down the latest cyber headlines and brutal job market realities. 🔍 What We Cover: $409M Coupang Fine: An IT insider steals corporate keys and exposes two-thirds of South Korea. ServiceNow API Exploit: The real-world scramble inside the SOC over a critical unauthenticated flaw. North Korean Coworkers: Famous Chollima uses AI deepfakes to land remote US tech jobs. Algorithmic Monoculture: A Stanford study proves ATS platforms blacklist candidates for 330 days—and how to bypass them. Anthropic’s Fable Fail: Security researchers slam Claude Fable 5 for sneaky feature downgrades. 6-Figure Reality Check: Why onboarding vanishes when you cross the $100k+ threshold. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Show Intro 01:58 Coupang Hit With Record Fine 07:33 ServiceNow Bug Exploited Early 15:11 Reddit Career Reality Check 16:52 LinkedIn as Hiring Signal 18:16 AI Voice Cloning BEC Threat 20:34 HR Mistake Job Horror Story 23:32 Job Hunt Wins and Interviewing 29:39 North Korea Remote Worker Infiltration 35:27 Google Sues AI Phishing Ring 41:12 Anthropic Fable Guardrails Backlash 45:47 LinkedIn Work Culture 49:57 Cyber Spelling Bee 55:05 IT vs Cyber Confusion 58:31 Gen Z Remote Work 01:07:34 Degrees and Black Jobs 01:11:28 ATS Algorithm Monoculture 01:15:04 Meetup and Signof

210: IBM was hacked 56,000 times(and nobody knew)

Check us out on Patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ An executive turned whistleblower just exposed a massive corporate cover-up at IBM. In this episode, we break down how Chinese state-sponsored hackers allegedly breached IBM’s core network over 56,000 times—and why it was kept hidden from the US government. Plus, we’re diving into a stealthy 5-month hack on a global stock exchange , a dangerous new ransomware scam hitting law firms , and a Stanford study proving massive AI hiring bias. Are you making the critical interview mistake that keeps tech workers broke? Is your comfortable tech job secretly ruining your career? Let's talk about it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 01:01 IBM Cybersecurity Whistleblower 08:58 Government Stake in OpenAI 13:38 900 Gas Station Gauges Exposed to hackers 18:01 $125k Remote vs $165k In-Office Debate 25:02 Hackers Watch Stock Exchange exec Mailbox for 5 months 33:52 SilentRansom attack Law Firms 43:13 AI Hiring Biases 49:13 Articulating Your Value 54:58 Who Actually Gets Hired 01:01:56 Career Suicide Warning 01:07:38 Insecure Bosses in Corporate

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209: 20 Final Round Interviews but ZERO OFFERS ‼️

Check us out on Patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The TechTual Talk is BACK! HD & Cyber Shortieee reveal how CISA leaked its own cloud keys, expose CompTIA’s price hikes, and break down an applicant stuck at 20 final-round interviews. Plus, the truth about zero-click spyware and tech support scam busts. Like & subscribe! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 05:06 Recruiter Scam Red Flags 09:23 Zero Click Spyware Reality 13:15 Parenting Tech and Safety 26:38 CISA AWS Credentials Leak on GitHub 34:33 NYC Health Data Breach 40:27 Final Round Frustration 41:27 Corporate Rejection Excuses 52:59 Interview Screening Prep Playbook 58:15 Hotel Passport Data Leak 01:08:17 Tech Execs Charged for Scamming Elders 01:18:23 Why Commencement Speeches Flop 01:23:53 Atlassian AI Layoffs 01:27:04 Degrees Lose Status 01:29:59 Harry Potter Series Hype 01:32:01 Nemesis Show Review 01:35:30 VPN Sting Operation 01:39:39 Michael Jackson Biopic 01:49:07 CompTIA Price Hikes 01:52:56 Summer Plans Wrap Up

208: From Air Force to Six-Figure Cloud Engineer

Check us out on Patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In today's latest episode of The TechTual Talk, Host HD & Cybershortieee interview Equasha, a cloud security engineer and founder of Tech E Consulting. In this unfiltered conversation, the Air Force veteran exposes the reality of breaking into cloud tech, calling out the massive lie that a basic certification guarantees an immediate six-figure salary. She shares her transition from network engineering in the military to civilian tech , why she is purely motivated by money to fund her luxury lifestyle , and her experiences navigating corporate spaces as a Black woman. Equasha also dives into her wild "professional side quests" as a volunteer firefighter and search-and-rescue public safety diver. From calling out incompetent managers to revealing why most company infrastructure is secretly "held together by gum and rope" , this episode is packed with raw truths, career guidance, and free gems. Watch now! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ Follow Equasha: https://www.instagram.com/tech_e_ https://www.tiktok.com/@tech_e_ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Service and Sisterhood Intro 00:00:00 Intro 06:50 Professional Sidequester 10:30 ADHD and Late Diagnosis 18:58 Military to Civilian Pivot 24:04 Starting TechE Consulting 28:20 Yacht Dreams and Discipline 29:29 AWS vs Azure in GovTech 31:40 Health Tech vs Gov Speed 33:14 Cloud Native Reality Check 40:53 Tech Skills in Public Safety 43:01 Delta Mentorship Mission 47:05 Hot Seat Cloud Career Myths 56:48 Black Women in Tech 01:04:10 Networking Fundamentals OSI Subnetting 01:12:20 Volunteer Firefighter Life 01:18:40 Burnout and Self Care 01:25:30 Conference Hacks and Networking

207: 6-Figure Tech Careers for Vets: The Real Truth

Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HD and Myra Marbley dive into the "Real Truth" of transitioning from a 13-year career in the Marine Corps to the front lines of Cybersecurity. They discuss the challenges of being a double minority in tech, navigating corporate politics, and the reality of 6-figure salaries after service. They also touch on: The Military-to-Tech Blueprint: How to move from Admin roles into Networking and Pen Testing. Career Truths: Why certifications like Security+ and the Google Cyber Certificate are game-changers. Survival Advice: Managing "micromanaging" managers and leveraging your DD214 for tech success. Networking: Why "who knows you" matters more than "what you know" at conferences like Black Is Tech. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 01:34 Black Is Tech Conference Recap 04:45 Who Is Myra 09:45 Marine Corps Career 13:58 Learning Curve And Promotions 20:20 Why She Left Early 23:58 Landing First Civilian Job 30:15 Civilian Work Culture Shock 36:57 Corporate Bias Reality 42:47 Pivot Into Cybersecurity 50:41 Choosing A School 01:04:15 Training And Talent Gap 01:13:16 Where To Follow FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)

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206: Is the Job Market Cooked(in 2026)?

Check us out on Patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In episode 206 of The Techtual Talk, HD and CyberShortieee promote her new pre-release novel “Hostile Takeover,” an urban fiction romance/thriller with light technical elements about fraud and stalking, discuss her post-book “tour,” and plan a signed-copy giveaway. They cover Americans sentenced for enabling North Korean remote IT-worker schemes using stolen identities,” DJI Osmo Pocket 4 launch blocked in the U.S. due to FCC restrictions, Microsoft Teams social engineering delivering “Snow” malware, Checkmarx and Bitwarden CLI supply-chain compromises. They also discuss tech layoffs, resume/LinkedIn strategy, degree mills/class signaling, and a viral pay-disparity case leading to an EEOC complaint. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:44 Cyber Shorty Book Reveal 04:01 Cyber Hero Job Offer Fiasco 08:52 North Korea Remote Work Scheme 17:47 DJI Pocket 4 US Ban 24:41 Apple vs Android Green Bubbles 29:20 MacBook Switch And Workflow 32:01 SC 200 Exam Study Tips 38:29 Teams Phishing Snow Malware 45:05 End User Training Gaps 52:15 Identity Security Foundations 54:20 Tech Layoffs Reality Check 01:00:00 Career Coaching and AI Resumes 01:06:32 Degree Mills and Shortcuts 01:17:28 College Survival and Financial Aid 01:24:52 AI Policing and Palantir Debate 01:28:43 Roblox Kids and Online Safety 01:32:56 2027 Car Surveillance 01:37:49 Deepfakes Hitting Schools 01:41:09 Watch Your Kids Online 01:42:29 ADT Breach Breakdown 01:45:56 Sponsor Break Aura 01:47:33 Home Security Alternatives 01:48:29 Six Figures Debate 01:51:30 Black Slang Comedy Clip 01:52:49 BedRock Verse Arguments 01:56:01 Book Plug and Signing 01:57:07 Pay Gap EEOC Saga

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205: Is Claude Mythos the End of Cybersecurity? (Project Glasswing)

Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HD & Cybershortieee react to latest AI news regarding Anthropic's Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing. What does it really mean for the industry. They also will touch on Delve's fiasco, career advice and much more sit back relax and enjoy the show ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 02:01 Hostile Takeover Book Drop 04:18 Resume and SOC Interview Tips 06:28 Gaming Tangent GTA Talk 09:14 Mythos Model Overview 14:02 Project Glasswing 22:29 Delve AI Compliance Fraud 38:15 LAPD Third Party Data Leak 43:21 Rockstar Breach Update 45:07 Mythos Power Debate 46:40 Energy Drinks Tangent 48:13 Reddit PIP Storytime 56:58 Quitting Cyber Burnout 01:01:44 Micro Center Date Ghosted 01:09:05 Cyberdeck DIY Trend 01:11:04 Scantrons and Sidewalks 01:17:02 Work Perks Reality Check 01:17:13 Parking Fees Frustrations 01:17:44 Cold Pitch Website Demo 01:23:23 MBA Value In 2025 01:33:00 Work Computer Surveillance 01:42:35 Salary Expectations Strategy 01:46:02 Government To Private Pivot FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)