Show overview
Cyber Chronicles has published 31 episodes during 2024. That works out to roughly 2 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 1 min and 5 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.6 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Scam Stories Unveiled.
From the publisher
Welcome to Cyber Chronicles podcast—learn how to prevent being scammed, from cautionary scam stories. The podcast is your ultimate companion that not only entertains but arms you with the knowledge on how to avoid being outsmarted by online scammers. Listen while you're jogging through the park, cruising down the highway, or simply kicking back after a long day, tune in for captivating stories of online deception and what to do to prevent them. Each episode is packed with thrilling narratives that are as educational as they are entertaining, ensuring you're always one step ahead of the scammers. AI technology was also applied to fine tune the productions. Get ready to listen, learn, and laugh—be safe.Disclaimer:The Cyber Chronicles Podcast is a work of fiction and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. The stories and experiences shared in this podcast are based on real events but are presented in a fictionalized format.The narrator is not the actual person who experienced the events, but rather a storyteller and has taken creative liberties to enhance the storytelling and may have altered certain details or events to better fit the story or to make it more engaging for the purpose of strengthening it’s entertainment and educational value. The podcast is intended to educate and entertain only and should not be taken as factual or representative of the actual events or individuals involved. The creators, its associates and partners shall not be liable for any damages, including but not limited to, direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages or losses that occur out of the use or inability to use our educational communications or products. By viewing, listening and , or subscribing to this service, You hereby release the creators, its entity, domains and subdomains, its employees, business associates and partners of all and any liability resulting from your subscription, interactions or engagement(s) with our content, entity, products and websites. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this disclaimer.
Latest Episodes
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S2 Ep 25The Mystery of Password Security
The Mystery of Password Security - Here the story
S2 Ep 22The Terrifying Tale of Stolen Identity
It all started with an urgent email I received....
S2 Ep 16The Fake Scholarship scam
How scammers exploit students seeking financial aid - How they operate and how to protect yourself
S2 Ep 11Data Deletion Dilemma
How to ensure your personal information is completely erased and unrecoverable
S2 Ep 9Ransomware Reality Check
How to respond to a ransomware attack
S2 Ep 6Tech Support Scam
Story about a call I received telling me things about my computer that needed immediate attention
S2 Ep 5Your Digital Footprint - How your online activity can be tracked
Story about How your online activity can be tracked
S2 Ep 4Fake invoice scam
How scammers using fake invoices to scam businesses
S1 Ep 30How Scammers use Fake Education Programs to Deceive you
The Fake online classes scam - How Scammers use Fake Education Programs to Deceive you
S1 Ep 28Fake Giftcard Offer Scam
A Story of how scammers use fake gift cards to defraud you
S1 Ep 26The Fake eBook Scam
How scammers sell worthless courses and fake eBooks to defraud you - how they operate...
S1 Ep 20The Digital Privacy Paradox
How to balance convenience with privacy in our increasingly digital world
S1 Ep 18The Fake Invoice Incident: How Businesses Get Scammed
This is the story of how our company almost fell victim to a fake invoice scam. It was a busy day in the accounts department. The team was processing payments when an invoice came in from one of our regular suppliers. The invoice looked legitimate—same format, same contact details. It even included the correct purchase order number. There was nothing out of the ordinary, so the payment was scheduled to go out. But just before the payment was processed, our accounts manager noticed something unusual. The bank account details on the invoice didn’t match the ones we had on file for the supplier. It was a small detail, easily overlooked, but it raised a red flag.
S1 Ep 17The Emotional Appeal: Scams that Prey on Compassion
This is the story of how I almost fell victim to an emotional appeal scam. It started with a direct message from a distant acquaintance—a friend of a friend who was going through a tough time. They shared a heartbreaking story about a medical emergency that had left them financially ruined. The message was filled with desperation, and they were asking for any financial help I could provide, no matter how small. I felt awful. The story was so compelling, and I couldn’t imagine being in their shoes. But something about the situation didn’t sit right with me.
S1 Ep 16The Linkedln Lure: Professional Networking or Professional Scamming?
This is the story of how I almost got lured into a professional scam that could have compromised my career. It all started with a LinkedIn connection request from a seemingly reputable executive recruiter. Their profile was impressive—years of experience, glowing recommendations, and connections with several industry leaders. They reached out to me with an enticing job offer, claiming that they had the perfect role for someone with my skills. The job sounded incredible—great pay, flexible hours, and the opportunity to work with a prestigious company. But there was a catch.
S1 Ep 15The Social Media Honeytrap: When Scammers Use Your Own Profile Against You
This is the story of how a seemingly innocent interaction on social media almost led to a serious breach of my personal security. It started with a follow request from an attractive stranger. Their profile was full of pictures that looked genuine—sunny vacations, gym selfies, and even a few with pets. They started liking my posts, commenting on my photos, and eventually slid into my DMs. At first, it was just casual conversation, but soon, they were asking more personal questions.
S1 Ep 14The CEO Fraud: How an Executive was Impersonated
This is the story of how a cybercriminal impersonated a high-ranking executive, almost costing the company millions. The story begins in the bustling office of a mid-sized company. The CFO received an urgent email from the CEO, who was away on a business trip. The email instructed the CFO to wire a significant amount of money to a new supplier, citing a time-sensitive deal.
S1 Ep 13The Fake Online Marketplace: How I almost Got Scammed
This is the story of how I almost got scammed on a fake online marketplace. It all started when I was searching for a new laptop. I had been eyeing a specific model for a while, but it was just a bit out of my price range. Then, one day, I found it on sale on an online marketplace I had never heard of before. The price was too good to be true—almost half off the retail price. I was tempted to jump on the deal immediately.
S1 Ep 12The Deepfake Scandal: When Seeing Isn't Believing
This is about one of the most unsettling trends in the digital world—deepfakes. It’s the story of how I was almost fooled by a deepfake video that looked and sounded completely real.
S1 Ep 11The Malware That looked Like a Game: A Trojan Horse Tale
This is a tale that will make you think twice before downloading that next game or app. It’s the story of how a seemingly harmless game turned out to be a Trojan Horse, carrying a malicious payload that could have wreaked havoc on my system.