Your Kid's Gaming Could Be a Cybercrime Risk. Here's How to Make It a Career.
Sun Feb 08 2026
Introduction:
In today’s episode, we explore how former cybercriminals are now mentoring the next generation of tech talent by transforming gaming skills into legitimate cybersecurity careers. We’ll dive into the "business of redemption" model, where reformed hackers inspire young coders to pursue ethical hacking. Next, we examine the grassroots opposition that has halted a $98 billion US data center project, signaling a critical shift in the nation's approach to Big Tech’s AI infrastructure expansion. We also analyze a staggering $40 billion Bitcoin payout error at South Korea’s Bithumb exchange, highlighting the risks of internal glitches in centralized crypto platforms. Additionally, over 900 Google employees demand the company end contracts with ICE and CBP, intensifying a tech worker rebellion against government surveillance. Finally, we reflect on a 13-year Linux veteran’s frustrating return to Ubuntu, revealing broader challenges in desktop OS design amid evolving user expectations.
Content and Timestamp:
00:00:58 Ex-Criminal Hackers Turn Mentors: Urging Manchester Youth to Use Tech Skills for Good
00:05:07 California Community Halts Gigantic Data Center Project
00:08:41 Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Accidentally Pays Out $40 Billion in Bitcoin
00:13:09 Google Workers Demand Divestment from ICE and CBP Amidst Ethical Concerns
00:17:48 A Linux User's Return: Ubuntu's Quirks and Frustrations
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Introduction: In today’s episode, we explore how former cybercriminals are now mentoring the next generation of tech talent by transforming gaming skills into legitimate cybersecurity careers. We’ll dive into the "business of redemption" model, where reformed hackers inspire young coders to pursue ethical hacking. Next, we examine the grassroots opposition that has halted a $98 billion US data center project, signaling a critical shift in the nation's approach to Big Tech’s AI infrastructure expansion. We also analyze a staggering $40 billion Bitcoin payout error at South Korea’s Bithumb exchange, highlighting the risks of internal glitches in centralized crypto platforms. Additionally, over 900 Google employees demand the company end contracts with ICE and CBP, intensifying a tech worker rebellion against government surveillance. Finally, we reflect on a 13-year Linux veteran’s frustrating return to Ubuntu, revealing broader challenges in desktop OS design amid evolving user expectations. Content and Timestamp: 00:00:58 Ex-Criminal Hackers Turn Mentors: Urging Manchester Youth to Use Tech Skills for Good 00:05:07 California Community Halts Gigantic Data Center Project 00:08:41 Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Accidentally Pays Out $40 Billion in Bitcoin 00:13:09 Google Workers Demand Divestment from ICE and CBP Amidst Ethical Concerns 00:17:48 A Linux User's Return: Ubuntu's Quirks and Frustrations Powered by voieech.com, producing personalized content just for you.