Dave Hatter's Media Appearances
Despite a face for radio, I end up on TV a lot with timely and helpful technology news and tips.
I have appeared as a subject matter expert on live TV and radio thousands of times since the mid 1990’s. Outlets I’ve appeared on include Fox News, CNN, MSN, NPR, Bloomberg Financial, NewsNation, SiruisXM, LocalNewsLive, Motley Fool, WCPO, WLWT, WVXU, WKYT, KVOA, WSYX, 700WLW, 840WHAS, WSMN, WNKU, and Spectrum News 1.
My “Tech Friday” radio show airs live at 6:30 AM every Friday on 55KRC, and I also appear once a month on 55KRC’s “Simply Money”. Tech Friday has been named a Million Podcast Top 100 Cyber Security podcast! We’re #8 on the Best 100 Hacker Podcasts. See the full Top 100 list here.
Additionally, I appear every Monday on “Tech Support” at 9 AM on WTVG.
Need a guest for a show or a speaker for a group or event? I have delivered hundreds of in-person and virtual presentations for a wide variety of business and technology organizations. Reach out, I appreciate the opportunity to raise awareness about the many important technology and security issues facing us in our increasingly digital society.
2026 Appearances
Local12: Middletown data breach exposed Social Security numbers, personal information of residents
Fox19: Cincinnati police to offer free DNA kits for cold cases, but privacy concerns remain
Local12: Cybersecurity expert Dave Hatter warns against asking chatbots for medical, finance advice
Fox19: Canvas cyber attack threatens data from millions of students nationwide
13ABC: Canvas cyberattack affects local schools, threatens data leak
Fox19: Coach fired after arrest in child porn case, school says
Local12: Google rolls out updated tool to help users spot and block scammers
Local12: Cyberattack hits medical equipment maker, raising major concerns across the country
Fox19: Mom removes Amazon Alexa after device asks 4-year-old about her clothing
55KRC: Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial - 02/25/2026
WLWT: Ohio older adults targeted in nationwide scam; man sentenced to 8 years in prison
Local12: Pros and cons of smart doorbell cameras with Dave Hatter
13ABC: 13 Action News Big Story: Privacy Concerns Around Video Surveillance and AI
55KRC: Simply Money Presented by Allworth Financial - 1/28/2026
2025 Appearances
Fox19: Blue Ash man admits to hiding cameras in girls’ bedrooms for years: Court docs
Fox19: Erlanger police increase patrols as car break-ins rise in Northern Kentucky
Local12: Tech expert warns parents about AI-powered toys ahead of Christmas
13 Action News Big Story: Protecting children on the internet
Fox19: 2 men arrested for credit card skimming attempt at North College Hill gas station
Local12: Federal agents join local police in credit card skimmer investigation
Fox19: New Cincinnati snowplow tracker crashes due to overwhelming demand
Northern News Now: Child safety advocates warn parents about AI toys
Fox19: Cybersecurity expert warns of online shopping scams ahead of Black Friday weekend
ABC 6: AI voice-cloning scams: How to protect yourself from impersonators duping victims
55KRC: Simply Money Presented by Allworth Financial - 10/22/2025
WCPO: Fake AI Oprah promoting supplements that ‘mimic’ Ozempic, Mounjaro
Local12: Brown County warns parents of ‘dangerous’ TikTok trend after 2 juveniles arrested
Fox19: Sheriff’s office warns parents about new illegal TikTok trend
Local12: Local schools cautiously optimistic about new social media anti-bullying program
WLWT: Ohio to roll out new cybersecurity standards for local governments
55KRC: Dave Hatter - Empower U Seminar coming up and more 9/24/2025
Local12: Charlie Kirk’s murder spread rapidly online; how to protect kids from exposure to violence
Local12: Cincinnati seniors face growing threat from imposter scams, expert warns
Local12: Social Security Administration warns of new email scam targeting beneficiaries
Local12: ‘Treasure trove of useful information’: Second Butler County community hit by cyberattack
WLWT: West Chester Township investigates second cyberattack this month
Fox19: West Chester Twp targeted by hacking group, second time in a month, officials say
Fox19: Analyst weighs in on ‘cybersecurity incident’ that disrupted some Middletown services
WLWT: Cyberattack disrupts Middletown services; Residents express concerns over data breach
KHOU 11: He ordered 6 pairs of shoes for $40. What happened next is a warning to us all
Northern News Now: Protecting yourself in a new AI-focused world
ABC 27: See a product you love at an extremely cheap price? Be wary of social media ad scams
55KRC: Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial - Simply Money - 7/29/25
Local12: Cybersecurity experts warn of sophisticated Gmail phishing scam
WLWT: What happens when Kroger scans your ID? Experts say you should still be cautious
WSYX: New technology making it easier to make fake ‘swatting’ calls, cyber security expert says
Local12: ‘Step in right direction’: Popular game rolls out ‘face scanning tech’ to verify users age
55KRC: SPECIAL TECH TUESDAY - Don’t Get Amazon Prime Scammed
Local12: Expert warns Tri-State residents of rising Prime Day scams, offers crucial safety advice
WCPO: ‘Surveillance pricing’ | Stores could be secretly charging you more than other shoppers
WCPO: ‘They’re pretty advanced’ | U.S. intelligence agencies warn of Iranian cyberattack threat
Local12: Expert stresses robust passwords after massive data leak
Local12: Job scams target unsuspecting applicants: How to protect yourself from fraudsters
WCPO: Online shopping caution: Fake discount sites popping up everywhere
WCPO: Scam alert: AI voice impersonation of one of WCPO’s meteorologists
Local12: Tech support scams target unsuspecting users with fake alerts and calls
Local12: Beware of brushing scams: Unsolicited packages may be a trap
700WLW: 5-30-25 - Sterling
Local12: Suspicious email scam targets Social Security recipients
WLWT: Kettering Health suffers systemwide outage due to cyberattack
Local12: Major local hospital network faces system-wide tech outage due to cybersecurity attack
Local12: New updates plan for ‘digital access’ to Social Security numbers
Local12: Here’s how to avoid falling for new subscription scams
Local12: ‘This is real’: FBI warns of rising sextortion cases targeting teens in Ohio
Local12: ‘It’s not fair’: Local man accused of murder, framing victim’s ex-boyfriend
Local12: Online Predators: How one app is helping protect your children
700WLW: 4-12-25 The Saturday Morning Edition with Gary Jeff Walker
Local12: Tech experts warn of privacy risks as AI Alexa arrives on Echo devices
Local12: ‘Have no regulations’: Users urged to delete data as 23andMe files for bankruptcy
Fox19: 23andMe files for bankruptcy, users advised to delete data by tech expert
Local12: FBI warns small businesses of ‘Ghost’ ransomware threat
WLWT: Have you received a text about an unpaid toll? It’s likely a scam
Fox19: ‘Voice of Mexico Center’ now appears on Google instead of Voice of America Centre
WCPO: Voice of America Centre changed to ‘Voice of Mexico Center’ on Google:
Local12: Cyber attacks using AI bypass traditional security advice
Local12: Local woman receives letter from stranger who tracked her down using dating app
Fox19: Mason woman worried after Tinder user finds her home, mails her letter
Local12: Online dating scams rise as Valentine’s Day approaches
Local12: How you can make sure your smart appliance purchase is safe
WCPO: Identity theft is worse than ever: Should you pay for protection?
WVXU: TikTok and Temu may be fun, but are they worth the risk?
Spectrum News KY 1: Kroger denies reports of in-store facial recognition devices
Local12: Phone thefts lead to identity theft and financial loss
Local12: Several local school districts potentially compromised in nationwide security breach
WLWT: Side streets continue to cause problems for drivers across Greater Cincinnati
2024 Appearances
Kevin Gordon in for Brian Thomas - 55KRC Morning Show - 12/27/2024
Local12: Tech expert has 12 scams to watch out for this holiday season
Local12: QR code scams on the rise as criminals exploit technology
Fox19: Staying vigilant for card skimmers during the holidays
Local12: Tech expert Dave Hatter has warnings for holiday shoppers
Local12: Are smart TVs watching you? Steps to secure your data
Fox19: Stay skeptical if you see phone number-only social media posts
WLWT: Federal investigation launched after racist text messages sent to Black people
Fox19: Tri-State residents say they are getting text messages about ‘picking cotton’
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - 11/1/2024 | 55KRC | Brian Thomas
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - 10/25/2024 | 55KRC | Brian Thomas
Local12: What now? Woman’s Taylor Swift, Bengals tickets stolen right out of Ticketmaster account
Cybberssecurity Podcast - Cyber Tips for Travelers with Dave Hatter
Local12: Why calling the police should be your last step if your phone is stolen
Motley Fool Money Podcast: National Public Data Breach Part 2 of 2
Motley Fool Money Podcast: National Public Data Breach Part 1 of 2
Local12: Is the Temu app spying on you and stealing your data?
WVXU: Deleting your health or fitness app won’t keep your personal information private
Local12: Google warns of SMS Blaster fraud using fake cell sites
‘Sick and despicable’: Amelia Elementary School lockdown caused by threat sent to suicide hotline
Hackers may have stolen every American’s Social Security number: Report
Hackers claimed to have stolen Social Security numbers for most Americans
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - 8/2/2024 | 55KRC | Brian Thomas
Docs: Oak Hills district fitness teacher distributed, possessed child porn
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - 7/26/2024 | 55KRC | Brian Thomas
Norwood arrest man accused of sending inappropriate photos over Snapchat
Dave Hatter on News Nation Now with Nichole Berlie 07/19/2024
Greater Cincinnati tech expert explains why CrowdStrike software glitch could take days to fix
Northern Kentucky’s Dave Hatter speaks on global I.T. outage
Credit card skimmers are on the rise, here’s how to protect yourself
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - 7/5/2024 | 55KRC | Brian Thomas
Coyote sightings up in Tri-State community, others grappling on how to address issue
Cannabis companies can now apply for licenses to grow and sell medical marijuana in KY
Fort Huachuca and FBI investigation lands Georgia man behind bars
District: West Clermont Local Schools victim of ‘sophisticated’ cyberattack
Tech expert explains how Tri-State school district lost $1.7M in cyberattack
Expert says school district’s $1.7M loss due to hacking should be a warning to others
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 6/21/2024
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 6/14/2024
Officials warn people of illegitimate Facebook post targeting those seeking housing help
Apple Intelligence: Apple will soon implement AI on iPhones amid cybersecurity concerns
55KRC Friday Show - Tech Friday, Dave Williams, German Day, Steve Goodin, Ron Wilson
QR Codes at Cemeteries: How technology is expanding memorials
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 5/10/2024
Tech expert offers advice on avoiding new wave of smartphone attacks
‘Somebody wanted my son’: Mother says her son was randomly stalked with an AirTag
55KRC Friday Show - Tech Friday, Jason Williams, Keith Stein, Ron Wilson
Online job searching? Fake posts look to prey on unsuspecting job seekers, expert warns
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 4/26/2024
AI is now on your Facebook, Instagram apps. Here’s what it means.
Dave Hatter on how your car may be sharing your info with your insurance
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 4/19/2024
Retire Rehire: Program helps fill gaps at Kentucky police stations struggling to hire
Say ‘no’ to TikTok: Cybersecurity expert heeds caution on using platform
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 4/5/2024
Expert says current and past AT&T customers shouldn’t brush off massive data leak
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 3/29/2024
NKY woman in jail; accused of extorting man with fake pregnancy, threats, injuring officer
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 3/22/2024
Consumer Reports warns about home security cameras that are easy to hack into
More websites ask you to accept cookies: should you say yes or no?
55KRC Friday Show - Tech Friday, Derek Myers, Buckeye Institute, USS Cincinnati, Frank LaRose
Cybersecurity experts warn of AI’s influence on upcoming election season
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 3/08/2024
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 3/1/2024
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 2/23/2024
55KRC Friday Show - Tech Friday, Jay Carson, Steve Imm, Vets and Brews, Carrie Davis
Social vigilantes turning the tables on crooks; why fighting back could be risky
Cybersecurity experts discuss how to stay safe as dating site scams increase
Fighting Fraud: Stealing your money instead of your heart with dating scams
Fort Wright residents express concern with speeding, reckless driving
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 1/26/2024
Third Annual Data Privacy Week - Ways to Reduce Your Online Information
55KRC Friday Show - Tech Friday, Dave Williams, Steve Goodin
55KRC Friday Show - Tech Friday, Orlando Sonza, Dr. Hartings, Melena Siebert
How to find out if facial recognition is being used where you shop
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - January 5th 2024 - SPONSORED BY INTRUST IT
WTVG - Tech Support: Do You Know What’s Happening With Your Data?
Ohio Lt. Governor, cybersecurity expert on new parental consent law for children using social media
2023 Appearances
Christmas Tech with Dave Hatter - brought to you by Intrust IT
Tech expert warns about giving smart toys to kids this holiday season
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 12/15/2023
‘Tis the season to get scammed. Here’s advice for avoiding grinchy thieves
Protecting yourself while shopping online this holiday season
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - December 8th 2023 - SPONSORED BY INTRUST IT
Apple Launches ‘NameDrop’ Feature, but safety concerns surface
Expert warns about gifting some smart devices this holiday season
Cybersecurity expert suggests turning off new iPhone feature, citing privacy concerns for kids
How cities could better help residents protect their public information
Police warn iPhone users of potential risks newest iOS 17 update brings
55KRC - Friday Morning Show with Brian Thomas - Tech Friday, Jackie Congedo, Wish Tree Program
Tech expert Dave Hatter shares concerns about AI and elections
Instacart scam affecting local shoppers, costing people hundreds of dollars
Expert recommends all businesses guard against ransomware attacks
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 8/18/2023
Student loan forgiveness scams have emerged as one of the leading deceptions of 2023
Ft. Wright firefighters raise red flags over concerns about electric car fires
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 8/11/2023
AI in the classroom: How schools are utilizing intelligence technology
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 8/06/2023
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 7/21/2023
Man admits to buying passwords to women’s email, social media accounts to find nude photos
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 7/14/2023
New IRS email scam claims you have an extra tax refund coming
Imposter scams are the top fraud in the U.S. It’s costing Americans billions
Expert weighs in on increasing swatting calls at local schools, businesses, airport
55KRC Friday Show - Tech Friday, Dan Hils, Matt Huffman, Liberty German Club, Robert Schrage
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 6/16/2023
Sisters fall victim to Taylor Swift ticket scam for Cincinnati show
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 5/26/2023
A.I. continues to advance across multiple industries, but at what cost?
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - May 19th 2023 - SPONSORED BY INTRUST IT
Reading the privacy policy: Tricks to get your data in plain sight
Listen how AI can clone your voice, use it in phishing scams
55KRC Friday Show - Tech Friday, Butler County Vets, George Brunemann, Ron Wilson
Protecting your credit cards: Hackers use multiple techniques to tank your credit score
Don’t be scammed: Hackers take over real social media pages to scam family and friends out of money
55KRC Friday Show - Tech Friday, Holocaust and Humanities Center, CROW Ohio, Ron
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 4/28/2023
Tech expert Dave Hatter talks about Silicon Valley push to regulate AI
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 4/14/2023
‘Juice jacking’: FBI warns of hackers stealing data by plugging into public USB chargers
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - March 31st 2023 - SPONSORED BY INTRUST IT
Dave Hatter’s warning about not reading terms and conditions for phone carriers
Ky. mayor says potential TikTok ban ‘couldn’t happen too soon’
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 3/24/2023
U.S. joins a growing number of governments moving toward banning TikTok
Have you ever wondered what artificial intelligence is capable of? We put ChatGPT to the test
Rapid police response prevents panic after Elder High School targeted by fake active shooter call
Dave Hatter puts on his tin foil hat to talk about ChatGPT 4
ChatGPT can help businesses with mundane tasks. Just don’t put any trade secrets into the AI bot
Fort Wright to receive compensation for manufacturers’ role in opioid crisis
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - Sponsored by Intrust IT - 3/10/2023
Security expert: Caller whose fake 911 call caused chaos in Mt. Healthy likely hard to find
Dave Hatter - Letter to the editor RE Opposition to KY SB/HB 50
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter- February 10th 2023 - SPONSORED BY INTRUST IT
Former CPD officer allegedly used common AirTag to stalk, track his ex-girlfriend
Homeland Security, cyber security experts explain the threat of sextortion
Tech experts says Metaverse VR headsets could put privacy at risk
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter- January 12th 2024 - SPONSORED BY INTRUST IT
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter- November 3rd 2023 - SPONSORED BY INTRUST IT
AI is getting really good, and some artists and educators don’t like that
Tech expert explains how TikTok is different about collecting your data
Ticket scammers targeting Bengals fans ahead of Monday night game versus Buffalo
2022 Appearances
Cyber security expert explains parental controls on tech gifts for kids
Expert shares privacy concerns you might want to consider when buying tech gifts
Tech Friday with Dave Hatter - December 8th 2023 - SPONSORED BY INTRUST IT
Multiple restaurants driven off social media after accounts hacked
‘It was instant panic’: Cincinnati restaurants under attack by cyber hackers
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Dave Hatter – CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP, CSSLP, PMP, ITIL, is a Cybersecurity Consultant at Cincinnati based Managed Services Provider Intrust IT. Dave has more than 30 years’ experience in technology as a software engineer, cybersecurity consultant and project manager and has served as an adjunct professor teaching software engineering at Cincinnati State for over 20 years. Follow Dave on X (@DaveHatter) and/or LinkedIn for timely and helpful technology news and tips.
Listen to Dave live on 55KRC at 6:30 AM every Friday on 550 AM.