HACK THE PLANET

July 10, 2015 by Paul Spoerry 2 Comments

No seriously this is a fascinating read about how hackers took down hackers that sold intrusion software to despotic governments (all kinds of governments but most frighteningly to those with horrific human rights records).

Originally shared by +Tim Hunt

How spyware peddler Hacking Team was publicly dismantled
What Hacking Team did

Sold intrusion and surveillance software to governments and law enforcement around the world
Full-service surveillance suites, includi…

Wow! Very interesting reading.

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About Paul Spoerry

I’m a groovy cat who’s into technology, Eastern Thought, and house music. I’m a proud and dedicated father to the coolest little guy on the planet (seriously, I'm NOT biased). I’m fascinated by ninjas, the Internet, and anybody who can balance objects on their nose for long periods of time.

I have a utility belt full of programming languages and a database of all my knowledge on databases... I practice code fu. Oh, I've also done actual Kung Fu, and have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

I run. I meditate. I dance. I blog at PaulSpoerry.com, tweet @PaulSpoerry, and I'm here on Google+.

I'm currently work for IBM developing web enabled insurance applications for IBM and support and develop a non-profit called The LittleBigFund.

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Brian Tomlinson (DarthLukan) says

July 10, 2015 at 11:43 am

Now THAT is social justice 🙂
Lee Forest says

July 10, 2015 at 12:07 pm

Once upon a time it took a lot of effort to get a word out. Amazing how easy it is now.

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