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The invisible war — the history of cybersecurity, the great hacks and the people fighting to protect the digital world.
Episodes
- Stuxnet: When Code Becomes a Weapon
This episode of Cybersecurity explores Stuxnet, a cyber weapon discovered in 2010 that caused physical destruction by targeting Iranian nuclear centrifuges. The discussion covers its technical innovations, its impact on international cyber…
- The Rise and Fall of Silk Road: Lessons from the Dark Web's Most Notorious Marketplace
This episode of Cybersecurity explores the rise and fall of Silk Road, a dark web marketplace launched in 2011 by Ross Ulbricht. The discussion covers the platform's security measures, the challenges faced by law enforcement, and the inves…
- Operation Aurora: China's Digital Pearl Harbor
This episode explores Operation Aurora, a 2009 cyber espionage campaign that targeted Google and over 30 major corporations. It examines how Chinese state-sponsored hackers used zero-day exploits and social engineering to steal intellectua…
- Kevin Mitnick: The World's Most Wanted Hacker
This episode explores the story of Kevin Mitnick, known as the world's most wanted hacker. It covers his early days, his use of social engineering, his capture, and his transformation into a cybersecurity consultant.
- The Morris Worm: When the Internet Nearly Broke
This episode explores the Morris Worm of 1988, the first major internet security incident. It covers the technical vulnerabilities exploited, the worm's impact on ARPANET, and its role in establishing modern cybersecurity practices and leg…