In 1999, NASA experienced a breach that sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity world. A 15-year-old hacker known as “c0mrade” infiltrated NASA's computer systems, gaining access to critical files and forcing the space agency to shut down its network for 21 days. This episode of "Cyber Minds" dives into the audacious hack that exposed vulnerabilities in one of the world’s most secure institutions. We’ll explore how the breach occurred, the hacker’s motivations, and the impact on NASA’s operations.

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