Darknet Diaries 60: dawgyg
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Mar 3, 2020 
Tommy DeVos, known as 'dawgyg', is a former black hat hacker turned ethical bug bounty hunter. He shares his incredible journey from making over $100,000 in a single day through hacking to reinventing himself in the tech world. The discussion uncovers his childhood fascination with hacking, the thrill and risks of cybercrime, and his transition from prison to a successful cybersecurity career. Tommy emphasizes the evolution of hacking from crime to a respected profession and offers insights into the challenges budding hackers may face.
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First Bomb Threat
- Tommy DeVos got expelled for hacking a military base and sending a bomb threat to his school.
- He wanted to skip school, but the FBI raided his house.
World of Hell
- After the FBI seized his computers, Tommy DeVos continued hacking.
- He joined World of Hell and defaced websites, including the Virginia Department of Informational Technology.
The Arrest
- Tommy DeVos, after turning 18, continued hacking until he was arrested.
- He watched Men in Black 2 with his sister before the FBI raided his home.