Hackers have common beliefs and commonalities that I think may not be apparent to people that aren't part of that world. There's a real ethic which I love of making your information free of not putting up paywalls and things like that And so as a researcher, it's wonderful because they want to talk to you within the space of what they're allowed to do given their work. They really want information to be out there so that anybody who has a curiosity can get that curiosity satisfied.
Yale Law professor Scott Shapiro takes us on an exhilarating journey through the world of cybercrime and hacking, unraveling the captivating stories behind five extraordinary hacks that have left an indelible mark on our information society. From the audacious exploits of Fancy Bear, the elite hacking unit within Russian military intelligence, to lesser-known yet equally astonishing incidents, Scott Shapiro sheds light on the origins, motivations, and consequences of these remarkable cyber intrusions. Our host for this episode is Carl Miller - Research Director at Demos and author of The Death of The Gods: The New Global Power Grab.
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