Ep. 60 - Upsetting the Cartel and the Pentagon // Robert RSnake Hansen

In this episode, Marc engages in an eye-opening conversation with Robert RSnake Hansen, a true legend in the cybersecurity realm. RSnake takes us on a journey through his transformation from a mischievous hacker to a revered security expert, revealing the high-stakes moments that defined his career. He dives deep into his experience with the groundbreaking Hack the Pentagon program, where his relentless pursuit of vulnerabilities nearly landed him in prison. But the tension doesn’t stop there—RSnake also recounts a terrifying encounter with a cartel that wrongly believed he was the mastermind behind the infamous dark web site, Silk Road. With unfiltered honesty, RSnake shares his thoughts on the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, the rise of bug bounties, and the delicate balance between safeguarding security and preserving privacy in our increasingly digital society.