The Biggest Hacking Mystery of Our Time: Shadow Brokers

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The Shadow Brokers leaks are one of the pivotal moments in history: not only did they create a massive wave of cybercrime and caused nothing short of a political scandal, they also gave birth to one of the Internet's most enduring mysteries. Who were the Shadow Brokers? How did they pull off one of the craziest hacks of our time? The answer is somewhere out there - and now we are closer to the truth than ever before. 🎯 Subscribe to @cybernews for more hacking documentaries, tech innovation and the latest in cybersecurity: https://cnews.link/subscribe/ 🎪 Looking for more interesting stories? Check out our explainers playlist that features all of our animated documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8oKYy_2UcPsPsWZH9PoBaXjQurKS5VO 📰 Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity news and trends by checking out our curated news playlist. We cover the latest threats, trends, and insights from the world of cybersecurity: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8oKYy_2UcO6nGbe7SJ-ju63p2y8j8PE 💬 Stay connected with us on social media for the latest news, insights, and discussions around cybersecurity: https://linktr.ee/Cybernews 0:00 Intro 3:27 Chapter 1: Baseline 10:01 Chapter 2: Trigger 14:40 Chapter 3: Execution 32:16 Chapter 4: Post Mortem Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vS6fmU-8vdcfGgkLDpmyIO7tRuEqSWaXukE-GW2OOOY/edit?tab=t.0 🥷 Secure your online activities - Check out a VPN with the best discount - https://cnews.link/get-nordvpn/fxqcwK5OMag/ 🔑 Keep your accounts safe - Get THE BEST password manager offer - https://cnews.link/get-nordpass/fxqcwK5OMag/ 🦠 Protect your devices - Grab an EXCLUSIVE antivirus deal - https://cnews.link/get-bitdefender/fxqcwK5OMag/ Credits: Producer: Ignas Žadeikis Writer: Valius Venckūnas Video Editing & Animation: Matas Paskačimas Narration: Ben Mitchell Thumbnail: Domantė Janulevičiūtė Supervising Producer: Aušra Venckutė Special thanks to: David Kennedy Jake Williams Mattias Wahlen ℹ️ About us: We are an independent news outlet with a YouTube channel that posts cybersecurity & tech news videos daily. Our foremost concern is the safety and security of our viewers around the world. We remain vigilant on the issue of hacking and will provide updates as they become available. A number of our investigations and reports have been featured by industry-related publications and global news leaders like Forbes, PCMag, and Techradar. Music license: MB01KTNWBTWFW90 We are affiliated but not sponsored by any service provider. This means we may receive a small commission when you click on the provided links, however, our reviews are based on independent research and rigorous fact-checking. Cybernews is owned by Mediatech, whose investors are the founders of Nord Security, whose products and services we may review.