Risky Business Stories
Risky Business Stories is a long-form storytelling and documentary podcast feed from Risky Business Media, launched in 2026 as the home of the How the World Got Owned documentary series. Hosted by producer and editor Amberleigh Jack alongside Patrick Gray, the show explores the history of hacking through in-depth narrative storytelling. Each episode looks back at significant events, figures, and turning points in computer security.
Episodes
How the World Got Owned Episode 2: The 1990s, Part One
In this special documentary episode, Patrick Gray and Amberleigh Jack take a look back at hacking throughout the 1990s, from the feel-good vibes of the early hacking communities to the antics of young hackers who wound up on the run from the FBI.
Part one features recollections from:
Jeff Moss (The Dark Tangent), DefCon and Black Hat founder
Chris Wysopal (Wel
How the World Got Owned Episode 1: The 1980s
In this special documentary episode, Patrick Gray and Amberleigh Jack take a historical dive into hacking in the 1980s. Through the words of those that were there, they discuss life on the ARPANET, the 414s hacking group, the Morris Worm, the vibe inside the NSA and a parallel hunt for German hackers happening at a similar time to Cliff Stoll’s famous Cuckoo’s Egg st
