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215
July 13, 2026

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 de...
214
July 8, 2026

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...
213
July 1, 2026

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 ...
212
June 22, 2026

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...
211
June 15, 2026

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 critica...
210
June 9, 2026

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 ran...
209
May 27, 2026

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! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
208
May 25, 2026

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. ...
207
May 12, 2026

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 ...
206
April 27, 2026

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 ...
205
April 13, 2026

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 pac...
204
March 31, 2026

204: Ep. 204 FBI Director & Lockheed Martin Hacked: America’s Worst Security Disaster?

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The episode features an alarming claim that Iranian hackers compromised the personal email account of an individual associated with the FBI Director, specifically naming Kash Patel. This incident is discussed alongside a confirmed data breach at Crunchyroll and the discovery...
March 17, 2026

ep. 203 Iranian hackers Just DELETED Stryker: The Scariest Cyber Attack of 2026.

Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of the Techtual Talk podcast, HD and Cybershortieee cover major cyber stories including a pro-Iran “wiper” attack claim against medical device giant Stryker that allegedly wiped 200,000 systems via Microsoft Intune, ShinyHunters exploiting misconfigured Salesforce Experience Cloud using a modified defensive tool, a...
March 10, 2026

Ep. 202 Why Gen Z is getting FIRED, Capella's Master Degree in 36 days, $300k Cyber Jobs

Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD & @Cybershortieee debate Gen Z workplace readiness ,major cyber and tech stories including the FBI wiretap-system, a 3.4M-TriZetto health-data breach, ransomware via stolen credentials/remote access, Trump’s brief cyber strategy amid CISA cuts, Claude/Anthropic’s Firefox bug-find...
March 2, 2026

Ep. 201 Why Jack Dorsey Just Fired 4,000 People (And Who Is Next) |

Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode of The TechTual Talk covers cybersecurity news and trends, featuring lively discussions between HD and Cybershortieee. Key topics include the Block laying off 40% of their staff, PayPal data breach exposing highly sensitive information, ATM jackpotting attacks, vulnerabilities in AI tools like Claude Code, corporate etiquet...
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Feb. 18, 2026

Ep. 200 What Amazon & Meta Aren’t Telling You About Layoffs

Get into Cybersecurity here: https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode of The TechTual Talk covers the massive Amazon tech layoffs in 2026, the Ring doorbell fiasco, Tips from HR, Epstein hackers, moltbook and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career package here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles Book you...
Feb. 12, 2026

From College Dropout to $500k AWS Cloud Engineer

get into the cloud here: https://thetechtualtalk.com/apexinstitute ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode of The TechTual Talk features Adetayo Ibijemilusi , who shares his inspiring journey from dropping out of nursing school to building a lucrative career in cloud engineering. He discusses overcoming adversity, leveraging high-income tech skills, mastering job stacking, and scaling his income to nearly $500,000 annually. The convers...
Jan. 22, 2026

What Recruiters Really Think: Resumes, AI, and Job Search Myths Uncovered

Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/sessions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode of The TechTual Talk features HD and recruiter Nate Wylie, diving into what recruiters really think about resumes, the impact of AI on job applications, recruitment processes, and career advice. Nate Wylie shares insights from 15 years in recruiting, discussing agency versus in-house roles, market changes, LinkedIn’s impor...
199
Jan. 5, 2026

Episode 199 Ex Intel Employee stole 18,000 files, Top Breaches of 2025, Career Advice for your 30s

Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode of The TechTual Talk covers New Year plans, tech gear choices, the pros and cons of GM dropping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the rise of agentic AI browsers and their security risks. Henri and Cybershortieee discuss digital career pivots, insider security threats, work/life balance, the impact of AI in cybersecuri...
198
Dec. 27, 2025

Ep. 198 Breaking Into Security: Helpdesk Roots, GovTech Woes, and Red Team Dreams

Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode of The TechTual Talk features Lee Clayton sharing his career journey from helpdesk to pentester. HD and Lee Clayton discuss skill-building, career moves, industry hot takes, the importance of continuous learning, and challenges in tech hiring. Lee covers his experience in security engineering, Linux automation, and break...
197
Dec. 15, 2025

Episode 197 Would you Return to Office for a $250k Salary?

Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk HD and CyberShortieee dive deep into money, tech, and career growth. They cover negotiation tips, bonus management, salary debates, major data breaches, AI use in business, and workplace culture. The conversation weaves personal finance lessons with cybersecurity updates and industry news, all wit...
Dec. 12, 2025

IT Helpdesk helped him become a Cyber Security Analyst(in 2025)

Check out our Sponsor SNHU to learn more about their cybersecurity degree program https://snhu.edu/techtual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, hosts HD and guest Kwentin discuss neurodivergence in cybersecurity. Kwentin shares his experiences as an autistic professional in tech, covering his academic journey, career in IT and cybersecurity, interview and workplace challenges, and advice for others on the spec...
Nov. 27, 2025

Ep. 196 CrowdStrike's Insider Threat Problem, $140k Student Loan Debt, and Phishing Attacks

Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD and CyberShortieee dive into cybersecurity news and insights, focusing on topics like phishing attacks, the risks of legacy systems, insider threats at CrowdStrike, and how AI is reshaping entry-level cyber roles, student loan debt and are trades the answer. They also share career tips, discuss t...
Nov. 21, 2025

Episode 195 Cloudflare’s Outage, DoorDash hacked, Nvidia $57B revenue, and Tech Career Crashouts

Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode, HD and CyberShortieee dive into everything from navigating IT career moves and salary negotiation, to analyzing the recent Cloudflare outage, security breaches at DoorDash, and major trends in AI, cybersecurity, and digital identity—all while mixing in pop culture discussions and real-world advice for leveling up your c...