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Episode Highlights

For more than a year, this program has been on the air. In this week’s installment, presenter Chris Vallance sits down with a former FBI specialist to discuss the evolving landscape of cyber threats. The conversation covers anxieties surrounding a potent new AI capable of amplifying hacking activities, as well as the menace of ransomware groups that keep personal data under siege.

Additionally, the episode features a listener’s story about utilizing dermatological technology to teach students about the critical importance of sun safety.

Production Credits * Presenter: Chris Vallance * Producer: Tom Quinn * Image Credit: Getty Images (Visual: Multiple computer monitors showing green code with a finger pointing at a smartphone screen.)

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Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-05-19 20:00:00 UTC

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