Random Number Generators Pt 1: Cheating at Video Games
This episode explores the mysterious world of random number generators (RNGs) in video games. Looking at popular games like Minecraft, Stardew Valley, and Diablo II, we describe how players hack these...
19 Aug 202523min
Payday Loans: A Very American Scam
Need cash quick? Why not try a payday loan? While it might look like a better option than a credit card on its surface, the truth is that payday loans can be rather ugly and expensive, and can trap yo...
10 Aug 202523min
Summer 2025 Tour of Scams: Job Scams, Sextortion, and Threats
Scammers are still at it, happy to ruin our lives in search of a quick buck. Let's look at job scams that attempt to steal personal information, sextortion scams preying on teenage boys, and a really ...
27 Juli 202523min
Hacks Ain't What They Used to Be
Hacks used to be impressive, utilizing bits and pieces of technology that made us sit up and pay attention. Nowadays, every scam, breach, or sketchy text message gets labelled a "hack" when it's reall...
6 Juli 202525min
Who owns your trash? It's probably not you.
In this episode of How Hacks Happen, we delve into the complexities surrounding trash possession and legalities. Besides the legal distinctions between lost, mislaid, and abandoned property, there are...
19 Juni 202523min
The Amanda Knox Case: How To Get Arrested for Being Weird
Can you tell if someone is guilty just by looking at them? Let's delve into the infamous case of Amanda Knox, the American exchange student who was wrongfully accused of murdering her roommate in 2007...
31 Maj 202526min
Send Me a Text! I'd love to hear from you.
Send me a text! No matter who you are or where you are in the world, I'd love to hear from you. This is a call for feedback on what you like about How Hacks Happen, what you don't like, or if you just...
31 Maj 20253min
Coinbase Hack and Impending Crypto Doom
In May 2025, Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, got hacked. Or did they? It was more like a near-miss. But while we might wipe our brows in relief over this latest mis...
22 Maj 202526min
