Darknet Diaries Ep 47: Project Raven
16 snips
Sep 17, 2019 
Rory Donoghue, a human rights activist and founder of the Emirates Centre for Human Rights, shares his chilling experience of being hacked by Project Raven, a secretive UAE operation. He discusses the emotional toll of covert surveillance tactics against him and the ethical dilemmas faced by cyber operatives. Rory sheds light on how advanced hacking tools target activists and the frightening implications for those advocating for human rights in authoritarian regimes. His story serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of cybersecurity work abroad.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Navy SEAL Training
- David joined the Navy SEAL training (BUDS) but questioned his motives.
- He didn't want to become desensitized to killing, so he left.
Continuous Learning
- Pursue continuous learning and practice beyond the minimum requirements.
- David built a home lab to replicate and expand on his Navy cybersecurity training.
Two Truths
- New Project Raven employees received two sets of information: a "purple" cover story and a "black" true mission.
- This initial deception immediately raised red flags for David.