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Cyber Everything

Welcome to Cyber Everything, the weekly podcast where technical expertise meets a much-needed sense of humor. Hosted by the specialists at Oxford Information Labs (OXIL), we bring over 60 years of industry experience to the table. We bridge the gap between high-level insight and the delightfully absurd—from EU regulations and AI to robot lawnmowers. Monthly Highlights:GSE Deep-Dive: Global Signal Exchange updates. Inside OXIL: Research & projects. AI Watch: What tech shifts actually mean for you. Roundups: Tech & politics.(Formerly The Internet, Seriously)

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Jun 5, 2026

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Episodes

The Good, the Bad, and the Scary Reality of Generative AI 05.06.2026

Are you worried about how generative AI is shifting creative industries, or how modern online scams are targeting your daily life? In this episode of the Cyber Everything podcast, we break down exclusive data revealing why young adults are actually the most vulnerable to cyber fraud and how AI is changing the marketplace for artists. Join host Lucien Taylor, Emily Taylor, and PR expert Guy Bellamy...

Why Cyber Scams Target You When You're Most Vulnerable 01.06.2026

Are you letting compliance anxiety stop you from fighting economic crime effectively? In this episode of Cyber Everything, we reveal how breaking down data silos and utilising AI can completely revolutionise how we protect adults from online scams. We dive into the Home Office’s latest call for evidence on information sharing and debunk the legal myths currently paralysing the private sector. The...

Inside Google I/O 2026: Gemini Spark, Omni & Apple's Smart Home 22.05.2026

Has the era of the passive AI chatbot officially come to an end? In this episode of Cyber Everything, we break down how Google I/O 2026 and Apple's latest supply chain shifts are launching us directly into a brand-new, autonomous agentic era. We dive deep into the massive announcements from Google I/O 2026, unpacking the hyper-fast Gemini 3.5 family, the background automation power of Gemini S...

CAT Modeling for Cyber: A New Era of Risk Management 28.04.2026

Wondering how much a catastrophic cyber attack would actually cost your organisation? In this episode, we explore how the mature discipline of Catastrophe (CAT) Modeling is being used to quantify cyber risk and ransomware losses with mathematical precision. Join Emily Taylor and experts Johanna Carter and Eireann Leverett as they bridge the gap between natural disaster insurance and the digital fr...

The Double Victim: Inside Southeast Asia’s Multi-Billion Dollar Scam Compounds 10.04.2026

Is the digital infrastructure we trust actually powering a multi-billion dollar criminal industry? In this FIRST EVER episode of Cyber Everything , we go deep into the ASEAN scam center crisis and the "double victim" reality of industrialised fraud. Join Lucian, Emily, and Alice Taylor as they analyse the horrifying evolution of "pig butchering" compounds in Myanmar, Cambodia,...

AI Automation: Why Entry-Level Jobs are Vanishing (and What to Do) 06.03.2026

Is the "college premium" hitting a digital wall? Join Lucian, Emily, and Mark as we investigate the 2026 Graduate Winter and why AI is replacing junior roles faster than the C-suite. In this episode of the podcast, our panel of experts breaks down the 33% drop in entry-level job postings and the rise of "Agentic Payments"—software agents making independent financial decisions o...

GSE Update: AI Data Explorer, SAML SSO, and Impact Metrics 05.03.2026

Stop just sharing data and start measuring your actual impact on global fraud. In this session, the leadership team at Oxford Information Labs breaks down the latest GSE release and how we're using AI to dismantle cyber threats. In this deep dive, Lucian, Emily, and Mark explore the transition from building a platform to measuring real-world success in the fight against scams. We discuss the c...

Stay Secure: Navigating the New Era of Identity and Robotics 20.02.2026

Is your privacy being traded for "safety" in the 2026 identity revolution? From Discord’s mandatory biometric scans to humanoid robots in our living rooms, we break down the tech shifts you can't afford to ignore. In this episode of the Internet Seriously podcast, we analyse the massive cultural and technical shift occurring as platforms move away from pseudonymity. We dive into the...

AI in Research: Prompt Engineering & The Human-in-the-Loop 09.02.2026

Can AI actually help us stop scammers by "thinking" like them? Join Emily Taylor and the Oxford Information Labs team as they reveal how they’re using advanced AI to analyse 70 million scam signals without losing the "human touch." In this deep dive, we explore the methodology behind our latest study into scam and fraud victims, supported by Google.org. You’ll learn how "P...

Inside the Global Signal Exchange: Scaling to 1 Billion Signals 03.02.2026

How do we stop scammers who move faster than the law? In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the Global Signal Exchange (GSE) to reveal how a billion-signal database is revolutionising the fight against global fraud. Join Emily, Lucien, and Mark from Oxford Information Labs as they discuss the technical architecture and real-world impact of the GSE. Discover how a landmark "Malvertising" pilo...

Is the Global Internet Becoming a Luxury? (Cybersecurity Analysis) 26.01.2026

Is the dream of a resilient, open internet dying? Join us as we dissect Iran’s unprecedented 2026 digital airlock and why Microsoft’s CEO thinks you’re using AI all wrong. In this episode of The Internet, Seriously , we sit down with Whisper Security CEO Kaveh Ranjbar to uncover the technical "bottlenecks" and BGP manipulation behind Iran's massive January 2026 internet blackout. We...

Coupang Data breach and our trip to the DC Global Anti-Scam Summit 19.12.2025

You’ve heard the headlines about the Coupang data breach, but what does 34 million compromised accounts really mean for your personal safety? If you're looking for expert analysis on modern online scams and how to protect your data, you're in the right place! In this episode, our experts unpack the massive Korean retailer Coupang data leak, discussing the risks of identity theft, phishing,...

The Internet, Seriously Christmas Wishlist - Part one 12.12.2025

Welcome to the Internet Seriously Tech Christmas Wish List 2025! If you’re a gamer, creative professional, or homeowner looking for the next truly game-changing tech upgrade, you’ve come to the right place. In this special episode, we dive deep into the ultimate next-gen tech for a faster, fitter, and simpler life. We review why the PS5 upgrade is now essential for performance, explore the Thunder...

The Internet, Seriously Christmas Wishlist - Part one 05.12.2025

Welcome to our special Tech Christmas Wish List episode where we debate the must-have and must-avoid AI gadgets and robots of the holiday season! If you’re looking for unique gift ideas or a serious discussion on tech trends, you're in the right place. Join the Internet Seriously team as we reveal our personal, and often hilarious, Christmas tech wishes. We dive deep into the incredible Insta3...

Australia Bans Social Media & Google's New AI Code Editor 01.12.2025

Are you worried about the Australia Social Media Ban for under 16s? Curious if Google's Anti-Gravity AI Code Editor will replace your job? You're in the right place for the expert policy and tech breakdown! In this crucial episode, our expert panel dives deep into two of the biggest debates shaking the digital world. First, we tackle the Australian ban on social media for under 16s , analy...

AI Temperature: The Hidden Setting That Controls Research Quality 17.11.2025

Are you struggling to get reliable and repeatable results from AI in your professional research? This episode dives into the methodological rigour needed to turn large language models (LLMs) into trustworthy scholarly tools. Join our discussion with R&D Engineer James Sutherland to uncover the secrets of advanced prompt engineering , including why giving your chatbot a "role" and dem...

From King Charles to the Louvre: Who Controls AI & Why Passwords Fail 07.11.2025

Are you trying to understand the geopolitical and technical reality of the AI revolution ? You're in the right place. This episode unpacks King Charles's symbolic warning to Nvidia's CEO and explains why Jensen Huang's company is the unrivalled $4 Trillion power behind modern AI. Join Lucian, Emily, and Mark as they dive deep into the hardware dominance of Nvidia's GPUs and the...

AI Robot Caregivers, DNS Failures, and the Uncanny Valley 03.11.2025

Welcome to the essential discussion on the biggest tech debates of the week! If you’re trying to understand the terrifying future of humanoid AI robots and the real cause of global cloud outages, you're in the right place. This week, we dive deep into the controversial launch of the 1X Neo AI robot, debating its potential to revolutionize (or ruin) disability and elderly care, the ethical pitf...

How Blockchain Stops Deepfakes: Manny Ahmed, CEO of OpenOrigins Explains 23.10.2025

Welcome to the reality check on the internet's biggest threat: deepfakes and the total loss of trust in digital media. If you're wondering if we can still tell what's real and what's fake online, you're in the right place. In this vital discussion, Dr. Manny Ahmed, founder of Open Origins and visiting researcher at Cambridge, explains why the deepfake 'arms race' of det...

Mandatory ID and Watermarks: Big Tech's Ethical Failures 10.10.2025

Is the government forcing a Digital ID on a public that doesn't want it, while Big Tech simultaneously abandons all safeguards against Deepfakes? The lines between technology, ethics, and control are vanishing. We dive into two monumental issues. First, the Sora AI Controversy: The visible watermark was useless and immediately bypassed. In a shocking move, OpenAI's Sam Altman is pushing fo...

Kido Nursery Hack and our topics of the week 06.10.2025

This week we discuss the latest hack, this time involving the Kido school nursery and photos leaked onto the dark web, as well as short topics on Tiktok, Snapchat and Sora AI from Open AI.

Nepal's Discord election and Teen hacks on school systems 25.09.2025

This week we discuss Nepal’s Gen Z Revolution: how young people rejected a social media ban and elected their first female prime minister on Discord and Teenage Hackers: the rising threat of youth cyberattacks on schools.

AI vs. The Internet and Why You Should Be Terrified of The NPM Phishing Attack. 12.09.2025

In this episode, we dive deep into the biggest software supply chain attack in history. Is AI killing the open web as we know it, and what can we do to stop it? Join our expert panel as we break down two of the internet's biggest threats. First, we explore Google's warning about the open web's rapid decline, the risks of AI data poisoning, and why developers are using ChatGPT more than...

Hacking a Car Company & the Future of Exams 05.09.2025

What happens when teenage hackers take down a British automotive icon? In this episode, we dive deep into the Jaguar Land Rover hack, exploring the motives behind the attack and whether we can truly turn the tide on cybercrime. Join our panel of experts as they analyze the recent Jaguar Land Rover hack, the rise of "Scattered Lapsus Hunters," and the psychology behind why hackers brag ab...

Wikipedia & Apple Clash with UK Regulators 29.08.2025

Are UK regulators set to burn down the tech sector? In this video, we break down the high-stakes battles between Wikipedia, Apple, and UK regulators. Join us as we dissect the UK court's judgment against Wikipedia's challenge to the Online Safety Act and analyze Apple's clash with the CMA over new competition rules. We explore the culture clash between engineers and policymakers, the r...

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