A former hacker describes how he recommended a friend use a tool to wipe all his computer's data, which ended up helping him avoid getting caught for his hacking activities. His former associate was arrested by the police first, and he had more time to cover his tracks.
The arrest of a hacker, known as "Trick", was caught mid-conversation, chatting with the police about vulnerabilities and database information from the European Union court systems. He was continually kept awake in his cell, and upon speaking about his arrest, was uncertain about how he was caught.
The podcast discusses how a hacker's political message has evolved from advocating for hacktivism to promoting direct action, including violent tactics. The hacker in question was sentenced to six months in prison for violating the Computer Misuse Act.