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In this 2025 deep-dive, David Bombal sits down with John Hammond to map the real state of hacking: classic ransomware/infostealers meet AI-assisted malware (including code that leverages LLMs). We unpack the ClickFix and FileFix social-engineering patterns, fake CAPTCHA and “save/upload” flows that trick users into running payloads, and the practical Windows mitigations (policy/registry ideas) you should know.
John shares why he estimates 20–30% of attacks now have some AI touch, how social engineering scales, and where defenders can push back. For your career, he argues opportunities are expanding: use CTFs, show your work on GitHub/video, and consider OSCP for signaling. He also introduces Just Hacking Training (JHT), handson hack-alongs, archived CTFs, free upskill challenges, and pay-what-you-want courses with industry all-stars.
What you’ll learn:
• How ClickFix/FileFix actually trick users
• Realistic mitigation tactics you can apply
• The current role of AI in malware
• Career roadmap: CTFs → OSCP → portfolio
• Where to get hands-on: JHT resources
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ClickFix Website: https://clickfix-wiki.github.io/
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0:00 – Coming up
0:58 – Intro & Current State of Hacking
03:42 – Brilliant Advert
05:14 – The Wave of AI Attacks
07:43 – Click(Fix) Hack
10:10 – FileFix: The Future Hacks
11:14 – Current Affairs & Social Engineering
15:17 – Raising Awareness
19:18 – Security Research
20:51 – Is There a Future for Younger People in This Industry?
22:54 – What Should I Do to Get There?
24:11 – Recommended Certifications
26:34 – Where Do I Start?
28:26 – About John Hammond’s Work
31:12 – Outro
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