Intelligence Squared How To Break The Internet (in 5 Hacks)
Jul 19, 2023
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.
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.
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.
