Executives say they’re confident in their cybersecurity, but their teams aren’t so sure. In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we explore the growing cybersecurity perception gap between leadership and practitioners, why it matters, how to fix it, and what it reveals about the state of cyber resilience in 2025. Tune in to uncover how confidence can turn into complacency, and how awareness can become your greatest defence. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the ...

The new wave of AI browsers: Atlas and Comet gives the promise to “think for you” while you browse. They summarize, interpret, and filter the web in real time. But what happens when the assistant inside your browser can’t tell the difference between your command and a malicious instruction coming from the page itself? In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we unpack the security blind spot nobody is talking about … it quietly hijacks your judgment. If you’ve already started trusting AI to i...

This special Playbook episode distills the most important lessons from previous discussions — not as stories, but as rules. A framework for those who still believe digital safety is something they possess rather than something they must earn. If you think you understand the risk, start here and test that belief. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-evolving digital lands...

A nation-state attacker quietly lived inside F5’s network and walked away with BIG-IP source code and undisclosed vulnerability details. In this episode we pull apart why a breach of a cybersecurity company is far more dangerous than a breach of a bank or retailer — and what individuals and businesses can do to protect themselves when even the “experts” get compromised. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on...

How independent is Europe in the digital world? Join Darnley as we explore the hidden forces, technological risks, and global influences quietly shaping Europe’s data and markets. Sometimes the greatest friend is also the most formidable obstacle. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Satellites. They orbit silently above our cities, our highways, even our homes — carrying our calls, texts, and sensitive data. But recent research has uncovered a chilling reality... many of these satellites are transmitting data completely unencrypted. In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we explore how ordinary signals, industrial communications, and even military traffic are floating unprotected through space, who could be listening, and why this matters now, for telecoms, national se...

We explore the unsettling intersection between technology and emotion. When machines begin to understand, and imitate, human empathy. What happens to our sense of trust, vulnerability, and authenticity moving forward? Discover how artificial intelligence is learning to recognize distress, comfort users, and even mirror emotion, and why that should make you pause before opening your next chat window. It’s a story about comfort, control, and the thin line between human feeling and synthet...

A new episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café is here, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. We dive into a shocking story about a familiar childhood pastime that takes an unexpected twist into the world of surveillance, privacy, and hidden risks. This isn’t just about toys, it’s about what’s happening behind the curtain in our digital world, and why parents should pay close attention. Pour yourself a cup, tune in, and discover why this story matters more than you think. Click here to send future epis...

One weak password. A business older than the telephone. Hundreds of jobs lost. In this episode of Darnleys Cyber Café, Darnley examines a stunning real-world case of cybercrime that shows how even the most established organizations can fall overnight. You’ll learn how attackers exploit everyday security gaps, what happens inside a business during a ransomware crisis, and, most importantly, the practical steps you can take now to keep your own organization from becoming the next headline. Cl...

Step inside Darnleys Cyber Café for a thought-provoking journey from The Terminator’s Skynet to the eerie futures of Black Mirror. We explore how pop culture’s AI nightmares echo today’s breakthroughs and what they might mean for tomorrow. Grab a coffee, press play, and question how close fiction is to becoming your reality. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-evo...

A quiet data breach at Stellantis could be more than it seems. In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we take you inside the cyber underbelly of today’s automakers and explore how a single compromise can ripple through an entire industry. What’s really at stake when cars, code, and global supply chains collide? Grab your coffee and tune in to find out. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the lates...

When a fraudster posing as a vendor stole more than $1.5 million from the City of Baltimore, it exposed how even large public agencies can fall victim to Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams. In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we break down how the attack happened, why these schemes work, and what public-sector organizations and everyday finance staff can do to stop them. Learn simple, practical steps to verify vendor changes, protect sensitive systems, and respond quickly ...

We’re asking the hard question: is technology the problem… to technology? If cybercrime only exists because the internet does, maybe the real solution is to unplug it all, toss the Wi-Fi router into the river, and go back to quills, scrolls, and smoke signals. In this episode, Darnley takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the rise of tech in cybersecurity, why every “solution” creates new problems, and whether we should just burn it all down. Grab a coffee, sit back, and laugh(or cry) while we wres...

Darnley shines the proton pack spotlight on a real digital spooky fest: the “Librarian Ghouls” cyberattack campaign. These ghostly hackers are haunting machines while you sleep, using legit tools to sneak past defences and mine crypto in the shadows. We break down what it means for everyday users, how to spot the signs, and simple ways to stay protected, no need to call Egon. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay...

In this episode, we explore Google’s powerful new AI tool, Veo 3, and how it’s blurring the lines between reality and deception in video content. From deepfake scams to reputational attacks, we break down the real-world risks, and how cybercriminals could weaponize synthetic media against us all. Tune in for a thought-provoking look at truth, trust, and the future of online security. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and st...

Think your clever password is hacker-proof? Think again. In this episode, Darnley dives into why our very human brains—full of favorite pets, TV shows, and birthdates—are no match for modern password-cracking tools. With AI now guessing passwords better than ever, it's time to rethink how we protect our digital lives. Tune in to learn what’s really going on behind the scenes, and what you should be doing instead. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Su...

What happens when a former black hat hacker lifts the veil on the dark web after 30 years in the shadows? In this chilling and eye-opening episode, Darnley dives into exclusive audio from a VICE interview that reveals the darkest corners of the internet—from ransomware targeting hospitals to million-dollar cyber heists. Join Darnley as he breaks it all down, asks the hard questions, and opens the floor to your thoughts. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support t...

Cybercriminals are sliding into Microsoft Teams chats—and they’re not who they say they are. In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Cafe, we uncover a clever new attack targeting businesses from the inside out. From fake IT support to sneaky malware that hides in plain sight, this is one you don’t want to ignore. Grab a coffee and learn how to spot the warning signs, protect your systems, and stay one step ahead. 🎧 Tune in—because the next Teams message you get might not be what it seems. C...

An email from Google. A law enforcement warning. Everything looks legit—until it isn't. In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Cafe, we uncover a shockingly convincing phishing scam and explore how trust can be weaponized in your inbox. Click play... but think twice before you click anything else! Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

In this eye-opening kickoff to Season 6, Darnley dives into the hidden world of surveillance capitalism—where your clicks, swipes, and searches are turned into profit. You ARE the product. Discover how data profiling shapes your digital life, influences what you see, and quietly sells your behaviour to the highest bidder. Real-world examples, practical tips, and that signature Cyber Cafe vibe. ☕ Tune in, stay private, and listen to how to protect yourself. Click here to send future epis...