DiscoverWhat the Hack?Episode 222: Heather Barnhart Hunts Digital Ghosts
Episode 222: Heather Barnhart Hunts Digital Ghosts

Episode 222: Heather Barnhart Hunts Digital Ghosts

Update: 2025-10-21
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Forensic expert Heather Barnhart (SANS Institute) decoded Osama Bin Laden's phones and helped convict quadruple murderer Brian Kohberger. Learn how surviving her own harassment fueled her mission, plus the digital "pattern of life" hack and simple steps to combat AI deepfakes and stay safe online.

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Episode 222: Heather Barnhart Hunts Digital Ghosts

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