The FBI's Hunt to Destroy a Hero Hacker

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Start prioritizing your online safety today with Guardio! Visit https://guard.io/crumb to get a 7-day free trial and save 20% off a premium plan by using my exclusive link. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your internet security! In 2017, a computer virus encrypted more than 200,000 computers, disrupting hospitals, telecommunications companies, and public transportation systems. However, before the day ended, a malware analyst emerged as a hero by discovering a kill switch that halted the virus's spread. However, his good deed earned him the attention of the FBI who began digging into his dark past. Check out MalwareTech's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@MalwareTechBlog/videos 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - The Shadow Brokers 4:31 - The Worm 8:45 - The Kill Switch 11:16 - From Hero to Defendant 13:50 - Defcon 18:46 - A Dark Past 21:59 - Vinny 25:38 - Another Mistake 27:42 - Cleaning Up 29:48 - Arrest 33:52 - Conviction Come hang out in my Discord: https://discord.gg/GgUK9sbcQT Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/crumb/ https://twitter.com/CrumbOSRS