Join Scott Shapiro, a Yale Law professor and cybersecurity expert, as he unpacks the intriguing world of cybercrime. He reveals the audacious tactics of the Russian hacking group Fancy Bear and discusses five legendary hacks that transformed information security. Shapiro dives into the ethical implications of hacking and how technology intersects with law and philosophy. He also sheds light on the evolution of cybersecurity, emphasizing the vital role of ethical standards and digital literacy in protecting our interconnected world.
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The First Internet Hack
Robert Morris Jr. crashed the internet in 1988 with a computer worm.
This incident highlighted the vulnerability of endpoints in a network.
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Internet's Vulnerability
The internet is a delivery mechanism; security is pushed to endpoints.
Robert Morris Jr.'s hack demonstrated that insecure endpoints create a weak internet.
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Bulgaria's Virus Factory
Bulgaria became a virus-writing hub due to reverse-engineering expertise.
Underemployed engineers used virus writing for self-expression and status.
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Fancy Bear Goes Phishing delves into the stories of five pivotal hacks, including those by Fancy Bear, Robert Morris, and Dark Avenger. It examines how these hacks expose the philosophical underpinnings of computation and the societal factors that make the internet vulnerable. The book combines true-crime storytelling with philosophical insights to explain why cybercrime is more about human psychology and societal structures than technical flaws.
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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