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87: Guild of the Grumpy Old Hackers

Darknet Diaries

CHAPTER

The Grumpy Old Hackers and Ethical Dilemmas

This chapter explores the ethical challenges surrounding the use of publicly available personal identifiable information (PII), highlighted by Sarah Palin's email hack and the antics of the Guild of the Grumpy Old Hackers. The narrative details their discovery of a vulnerable LinkedIn database, which included Donald Trump's shockingly simplistic password, and reflects on their responsibilities as hackers. Through humor and reflection, the chapter emphasizes the importance of responsible disclosure and the hackers' commitment to mentoring future generations.

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