19min chapter

Darknet Diaries cover image

87: Guild of the Grumpy Old Hackers

Darknet Diaries

CHAPTER

Hacking Trump's Digital Fortress

This chapter explores the technical obstacles faced by hackers attempting to enumerate valid email addresses linked to Donald Trump's domains, highlighting their experiences at a hacking conference. The narrative details their successful methods for bypassing security measures on Trump's Twitter account and their ethical considerations surrounding this act. It also delves into the reactions and anxieties resulting from reporting a security flaw, particularly in the charged political climate leading up to an election.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode