Cybersecurity expert, author and IIT Kharagpur graduate Amit Dubey joins Cyrus Broacha on Cyrus Says for a hilarious and fascinating conversation about hacking, cybercrime, online scams and the mindset of young hackers.

Amit takes us back to his IIT days, when an experiment involving a cloned Yahoo login page got him barred from the computer lab, before a professor recognised his skills and introduced him to ethical hacking and network security.

The conversation moves from legendary hackers and teenage cyber prodigies to one of India’s most alarming online frauds: the “digital arrest” scam. Amit breaks down how scammers impersonate police officers, create fake government and Supreme Court websites, use video calls to intimidate victims, and convince people to transfer money under the threat of arrest.

Along the way, Amit also talks about his early love for writing and poetry, his books The Hidden Files and The Return of the Trojan Horse, and why curiosity and fearlessness can make young people exceptionally good with technology.

Cybersecurity expert, author and IIT Kharagpur graduate Amit Dubey joins Cyrus Broacha on Cyrus Says for a hilarious and fascinating conversation about hacking, cybercrime, online scams and the mindset of young hackers.
Amit takes us back to his IIT days, when an experiment involving a cloned Yahoo login page got him barred from the computer lab, before a professor recognised his skills and introduced him to ethical hacking and network security.
The conversation moves from legendary hackers and teenage cyber prodigies to one of India&rsquo;s most alarming online frauds: the &ldquo;digital arrest&rdquo; scam. Amit breaks down how scammers impersonate police officers, create fake government and Supreme Court websites, use video calls to intimidate victims, and convince people to transfer money under the threat of arrest.
Along the way, Amit also talks about his early love for writing and poetry, his books The Hidden Files and The Return of the Trojan Horse, and why curiosity and fearlessness can make young people exceptionally good with technology.

Broadcasting through the week with a rotating panel of guests, Cyrus Says is the definitive show on life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense, traffic, kids, food, and everything that matters. Mostly.

Broadcasting through the week with a rotating panel of guests, Cyrus Says is the definitive show on life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense, traffic, kids, food, and everything that matters. Mostly.

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Ethical Hacking, Online Scams & the Hacker Mindset | Amit Dubey | Cyrus Says

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On this episode of Cyrus Says, Sikandar Kher joins Cyrus Broacha for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation about films, family, golf, friendships and his journey through the entertainment industry.Sikandar talks about his recent run of projects, including Monkey Man, Citadel, Ikkis, Glory and his upcoming work. He recalls getting the rare opportunity to drive a T-72 tank while shooting Ikkis, discusses working internationally and shares why he jumped at the chance to work with the Wachowskis on Sense8.  

The conversation also gets personal as Sikandar talks about his long friendship with Abhishek Bachchan and the connection between their families. He also addresses the advantages that come with having access in the film industry, admitting that connections can help open doors while ultimately leaving the work to the actor. 

From his obsession with golf and working with Ajit Agarkar to upcoming projects alongside Rajkummar Rao and conversations about Bollywood, international cinema and life as an actor, this episode is classic Cyrus Says chaos.

Listen to the full episode for Sikandar Kher at his funniest, most candid and completely unfiltered.

Welcome to Cyrus Says! On this episode of Cyrus Says, Sikandar Kher joins Cyrus Broacha for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation about films, family, golf, friendships and his journey through the entertainment industry.Sikandar talks about his recent run of projects, including Monkey Man, Citadel, Ikkis, Glory and his upcoming work. He recalls getting the rare opportunity to drive a T-72 tank while shooting Ikkis, discusses working internationally and shares why he jumped at the chance to work with the Wachowskis on Sense8. &nbsp; The conversation also gets personal as Sikandar talks about his long friendship with Abhishek Bachchan and the connection between their families. He also addresses the advantages that come with having access in the film industry, admitting that connections can help open doors while ultimately leaving the work to the actor.&nbsp; From his obsession with golf and working with Ajit Agarkar to upcoming projects alongside Rajkummar Rao and conversations about Bollywood, international cinema and life as an actor, this episode is classic Cyrus Says chaos. Listen to the full episode for Sikandar Kher at his funniest, most candid and completely unfiltered.

Sikandar Kher on Monkey Man, Ikkis, Abhishek Bachchan & Life in Bollywood | Cyrus Says

Varun Thakur joins Cyrus Broacha on Cyrus Says for a freewheeling conversation packed with comedy, everyday absurdities, Mumbai-style chaos and plenty of unexpected detours.

From the very beginning, Cyrus and Varun bounce between stories, jokes and observations with almost no regard for staying on topic. One particularly memorable tangent involves living 17 floors up, a lift that refuses to cooperate and the awkward economics of ordering food when the delivery person has to make the climb.

The conversation eventually moves into cricket, with Cyrus and Varun trading opinions, jokes and the kind of sporting banter that quickly turns into something much bigger than the original question.

Expect spontaneous comedy, ridiculous hypotheticals, relatable city-life frustrations and the trademark chaos of a Cyrus Says conversation.

Varun Thakur joins Cyrus Broacha on&nbsp;Cyrus Says&nbsp;for a freewheeling conversation packed with comedy, everyday absurdities, Mumbai-style chaos and plenty of unexpected detours.
From the very beginning, Cyrus and Varun bounce between stories, jokes and observations with almost no regard for staying on topic. One particularly memorable tangent involves living 17 floors up, a lift that refuses to cooperate and the awkward economics of ordering food when the delivery person has to make the climb.
The conversation eventually moves into cricket, with Cyrus and Varun trading opinions, jokes and the kind of sporting banter that quickly turns into something much bigger than the original question.
Expect spontaneous comedy, ridiculous hypotheticals, relatable city-life frustrations and the trademark chaos of a Cyrus Says conversation.

Varun Thakur on Comedy, Cricket & Everyday Chaos | Cyrus Says

What will Indian cities look like in 2035? More cars, more traffic and more pollution, or cleaner, safer and easier to move around?

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha speaks with Amit Bhatt, who leads the India work at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), about the future of mobility in India.

Amit breaks down why electric vehicles are gaining momentum, whether EV range and charging anxiety are justified, why housing societies need to rethink charging infrastructure, and what India can learn from countries such as Norway, China and Nepal.

The conversation goes beyond EVs into the bigger problem of Indian cities: traffic congestion, poor pedestrian infrastructure, unsafe cycling, parking, road design, public transport and the way traffic itself is managed.

They also discuss vehicle emissions, the limitations of current PUC testing, congestion pricing, low-emission zones, electric buses and trucks, hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, EV incentives and what a realistic transition towards cleaner transport could look like.

Plus, Cyrus proposes the cheapest traffic solution of them all: work from home.

What will Indian cities look like in 2035? More cars, more traffic and more pollution, or cleaner, safer and easier to move around?
On this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha speaks with Amit Bhatt, who leads the India work at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), about the future of mobility in India.
Amit breaks down why electric vehicles are gaining momentum, whether EV range and charging anxiety are justified, why housing societies need to rethink charging infrastructure, and what India can learn from countries such as Norway, China and Nepal.
The conversation goes beyond EVs into the bigger problem of Indian cities: traffic congestion, poor pedestrian infrastructure, unsafe cycling, parking, road design, public transport and the way traffic itself is managed.
They also discuss vehicle emissions, the limitations of current PUC testing, congestion pricing, low-emission zones, electric buses and trucks, hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, EV incentives and what a realistic transition towards cleaner transport could look like.
Plus, Cyrus proposes the cheapest traffic solution of them all: work from home.

Ethical Hacking, Online Scams & the Hacker Mindset | Amit Dubey | Cyrus Says

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