Recode Decode: "Cult of the Dead Cow" author Joe Menn
Decoder with Nilay Patel
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The Cult of the Dead Cow: Hacktivism and Ethics
This chapter examines the Cult of the Dead Cow, America's oldest hacking group, and its commitment to sharing knowledge for positive technological use. It highlights the group's impact on cybersecurity, the evolution of its members into influential roles, and their innovative strategies to hold corporations like Microsoft accountable for security flaws. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the group's early influences, including notable figures like Beto O'Rourke, and their contributions to the concept of hacktivism.
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