Darknet Diaries
60: dawgyg
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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Quick takeaways
- Transition from black hat hacker to white hat hacker and the financial potential of bug bounty programs.
- The importance of hacking legally and participating in bug bounty programs to avoid illegal activities and reap financial benefits.
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Transition from Black Hat to White Hat Hacking
Tommy, also known as Doggy G, shares his journey from being a black hat hacker to becoming a white hat hacker. Despite a troubled past, he now participates in bug bounty programs and gets paid by companies like Yahoo to find security vulnerabilities.
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