The Modern Rogue

Brian Brushwood and Jason Murphy, professional idiots, field test the things that will make you the most interesting person in the room.

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How Hackers Steal Card Info, Just by Standing Nearby

Learn how your vulnerable to this simple crime and what you can do to stop it.

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27 March 2020

How Hackers Steal Card Info, Just by Standing Nearby

Learn how your vulnerable to this simple crime and what you can do to stop it.

14 February 2020

Getting an RFID Implant

This small implant can store RFID credential information, such as security badges, door keys, credit...

29 January 2020

How to Bypass RFID Badge Readers (w/ Deviant Ollam and Babak Javadi)

What information can criminals get from an RFID system and how do you stop it?

10 January 2020

Turning a Hotel Key Into a Stolen Credit Card

What information is on a Credit Card or room key magnetic strip? What can thieves do with that information...

08 January 2020

Why You Have No Privacy, and How to Get It Back. (Mostly.)

Big tech is constantly building a profile on you using many different sources. At a certain number of...

24 December 2019

The Hidden Bypass in Your Hotel Safe (w/ Deviant Ollam)

Do you use the room safe in the hotel when room when you check in to a hotel for the night? How safe...

19 December 2019

Testing Ninja Rocks

What are Ninja Rocks and how can they help people break into your car? What should you be on the look...

18 December 2019

Does a Slim Jim Work in Real Life?

We have all seen Slim Jims work in the movies to open a car. But how useful are they in real life? What...

17 December 2019

How can people use an inflatable rubber bag to enter a car?

We have all locked are keys in the car at some point or the other. This $20 kit used by many tow companies...

29 November 2019

The Tool That Instantly Blasts Padlocks Open (with LockPickingLawyer)

The Modern Rogue and Lock Picking Lawyer use this everyday item to open locks. Find out what it is and...

28 November 2019

How a Simple Hex Bolt Defeats a $100 Bike Lock (Lock Picking Lawyer)

How can this simple device defeat your expensive bike lock? Learn about this potential issue now before...

30 October 2019

5 Ways Tech Crimes are Getting Creepier

As the world gets more and more advanced criminals exploiting technology to victimize people becomes...

30 October 2019

5 Ways Tech Crimes are Getting Creepier

As the world gets more and more advanced criminals exploiting technology to victimize people becomes...

04 October 2019

Duplicating a Key Using Molten Metal (with LockPickingLawyer)

A good way to protect against this crime is to know how it is committed and what to do on the look out...

30 September 2019

How Pickpockets Steal Wallets

What methods do pickpockets use to steal unsuspecting people's wallets.

26 September 2019

How Pickpockets Steal Watches

What methods do Pickpockets use to steal your watches and wallets without your knowledge or consent?...

26 April 2019

10 Secret Hotel Hiding Spots

Sometimes when we travel we have to leave things in our rooms while we go out. Where are some good places...

22 February 2019

5 Cybercrimes That Scored Millions and Got Away with It

We are not trying to glorify any criminal act. But it is important to talk about them so people can learn...

08 February 2019

Stealing Data Over Open WiFi

The data goes... through, the pineapple? *zooms in super-tight on face* *then zooms in super-tight on...

28 December 2018

USB Drive That Steals Files

Computer and technology crimes are wrong and we do not encourage them. But it is important to know what...

18 May 2018

Secretly Spied upon by 4 Devices

As surveillance gear gets more compact and capable would you know if you were being spied on?

14 March 2018

Why People Still Fall for Phishing Scams

Do you know what a Phishing Scam is? Have you ever been a victim of one before? Why are people still...

23 February 2018

Unboxing a Bug-Out Bag (Also: What's a Bug-Out Bag?)

Do you know what a bug out bag is? How practical and useful are they to everyday people?

05 January 2018

Making Secret Storage Compartments

Have you ever traveled and needed a safe place to hide your valuables? Well this video will give you...

14 July 2017

Duplicating a Key from a Photo

It's important that you know what a criminal can do with a picture of a key.

23 June 2017

Secrets of Counterfeiting and Currency

Do you know how to spot fake American Currency? This video goes over the basics.

26 May 2017

Using Credit Card Skimmers

What are Credit Card Skimmers and how do they work? What can you do to be less likely to be a victim?

17 March 2017

Why People Still Fall for the Nigerian Email Scam

Brian stumbled onto the perfect get-rich-quick scheme! Then some men in suits showed up, and this informative...

10 March 2017

Detecting a Wire and Hidden Spy Cams

Jason started getting really paranoid so we all unanimously decided to do an episode about detecting...

30 December 2016

Hacking With SQL Injection Attacks (and Where to Practice Them Safely)

What is an SQL Injection and could your IT Department be vulnerable to it?

18 November 2016

Easily Accessing the Hidden Deep Web

What is the Dark Web? How do people access it?

14 October 2016

What Is Ghosting?

What is Ghosting and how does it work? Why might someone do it? What should you be on the look out for?...

08 September 2016

Why You Need a Burner Phone

Brian and Jason talk about the ins and outs of burner phones.