Hacking in National Defense

This chapter examines the intriguing intersection of hacking and national security through the story of Jean-Bana Conda, a young hacker involved in a televised demonstration. It reveals the complexities of hacker culture in France during the 1980s and the DST's efforts to recruit talented individuals for cyber espionage. The narrative illustrates how these young hackers transformed their gaming skills into assets for national defense, amid legal and ethical challenges.