Darknet Diaries

Ep 16: Eijah

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May 1, 2018
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ANECDOTE

DRM Frustration

  • Eijah bought an Xbox 360 HD DVD drive to watch movies.
  • DRM downgraded the resolution because his monitor was too old, infuriating him.
INSIGHT

DRM's Flaw

  • DRM punishes legitimate consumers and doesn't effectively deter hackers.
  • Companies prioritizing DRM fear losing money more than angering smart people.
ANECDOTE

Cracking the Code

  • Eijah, fueled by anger, decided to crack the HD DVD encryption.
  • After ten days, he successfully found the key, leading to a mix of panic and excitement.
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