In this explosive episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, host Alex Cipher breaks down the infamous SolarWinds cyberattack—one of the most dangerous supply chain breaches in U.S. history. Learn how elite hackers compromised a trusted software update to infiltrate 18,000 networks, including Fortune 500 companies and U.S. federal agencies. From backdoored builds to undetectable malware, this attack changed cybersecurity forever. Alex explains exactly how the hack was pulled off, who was affected, and what cybersecurity leaders must do to prevent the next big breach.

Whether you're a seasoned cyber pro or just tech-curious, this episode will blow your firewall wide open.

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What if the ransomware locking your files was never meant to make money—but to wipe out everything you’ve built? In this explosive episode, Alex Cipher walks you through the devastating 2017 NotPetya attack. From its origins in Ukraine’s MeDoc software to its global ripple effect on companies like Maersk, FedEx, and Merck, this hack rewrote the rules of cyberwarfare. We’ll break down the exploits, the motives, and how to protect yourself from the next big cyber weapon.

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What if the hacker wasn’t on the outside—but right inside your team meetings? In this episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, Alex Cipher unpacks the jaw-dropping Ubiquiti breach where a trusted DevOps engineer hacked his own company, stole sensitive data, demanded a ransom, then tried to help investigate the very breach he caused. From exploiting cloud access to manipulating internal logs, this insider threat nearly walked away clean. Learn how he pulled it off, how investigators caught him, and the security lessons your team can’t afford to ignore.

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