Digital Desperados

Episode #7 – Sabu: Hacktivist, Informant, Cybersecurity Advocate


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This episode’s featured dark tale revolves around Hector Xavier Monsegur, also known as Sabu, a prominent figure in hacking and hacktivism. Born in 1983 in Puerto Rico, Sabu's challenging upbringing led him to explore hacking from a young age. The story follows Sabu's hacking techniques, such as exploring vulnerabilities, phishing attacks, social engineering, and cross-site scripting. Although a prominent figure within the hacker group Anonymous, Sabu eventually became an FBI informant, leading to the arrest of several hackers.

As always, listeners learn the importance of cybersecurity and can see why SaferNet is an ideal solution. SaferNet's features – including VPN, internet controls, virus protection, and web filters – can help individuals and businesses stay secure online. The episode concludes with insights into Sabu's post-arrest life, his current role as a white hat hacker, and his advocacy for ethical behavior in the digital domain.

Title Digital Desperados

Subtitle Dark Tales From The Web

Author Jim Brangenberg, Brad Hawkins & Patrick McMurphy

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ayp-d5QUJr_LkzLR__VcQ

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Digital DesperadosBy Jim Brangenberg