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What in the World
Julian Assange: Who is he and what did he do?
Jun 27, 2024
Julian Assange, hacker turned Wikileaks face, delves into his past, leaked classified US military documents, controversial legal battles, and the mixed opinions on his impact on free speech and national security.
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- Julian Assange's early hacking skills led to founding WikiLeaks, known for publishing confidential information.
- Assange's legal battles, including asylum in the Ecuadorian Embassy, exposed contrasting views on his whistleblowing activities.
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The Origins and Skills of Julian Assange
Julian Assange, known for his hacking skills early in life, was born in 1971 in Australia. Growing up, his talents with computers became evident at a young age, leading him into the Australian hacking community. After engaging in various hacking activities, including breaking into phone systems and tapping into a US data network, Assange co-founded WikiLeaks in 2006. WikiLeaks, a platform for whistleblowers to submit and publish confidential information, gained prominence with the release of classified US military documents in 2010, exposing war-related details.
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