Episode
62: Cam
1:03:56
Published: Tue Mar 31 2020
Description
Cam’s story is both a cautionary tale and inspirational at the same time. He’s been both an attacker and defender. And not the legal kind of attacker. He has caused half a million dollars in damages with his attacks. Attacks that arose from a feeling of seeing injustices in the world. Listen to his story. Sponsors This episode was sponsored by Linode. Linode supplies you with virtual servers. Visit linode.com/darknet and when signing up with a new account use code darknet2020 to get a $20 credit on your next project. Support for this episode comes from Blinkist. They offer thousands of condensed non-fiction books, so you can get through books in about 15 minutes. Check out Blinkist.com/DARKNET to start your 7 day free trial and get 25% off when you sign up. Sources BBC: The teenage hackers who’ve been given a second chance https://www.bbc.com/news/av/technology-40655656/uk-s-first-boot-camp-hopes-to-reform-teenage-hackers https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/ https://www.csa.limited/ https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/latest-security-news/teenager-who-ddosed-governments-seaworld-receives-no-jail-time/ https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/education-skills/11-19-year-olds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
This podcast discusses the benefits of a security solution specifically designed to protect email and workplace collaboration, including detecting suspicious emails and diversifying your security stack.
00:00 - 03:00 (03:00)
Summary
This podcast discusses the benefits of a security solution specifically designed to protect email and workplace collaboration, including detecting suspicious emails and diversifying your security stack.
Episode62: Cam
PodcastDarknet Diaries
In this episode, the host discusses the rising frequency of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on gamers and how these attacks can ruin the gaming experience and be used as a form of cyberbullying.
03:00 - 10:16 (07:15)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses the rising frequency of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on gamers and how these attacks can ruin the gaming experience and be used as a form of cyberbullying.
Episode62: Cam
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Cam spent a lot of time playing PlayStation and eventually started meeting other hackers online.
10:16 - 15:22 (05:05)
Summary
Cam spent a lot of time playing PlayStation and eventually started meeting other hackers online. One of his hacker friends gave him a stressor, which is DDoS as a service, but Cam didn't like this attitude towards hacking and DDoS attacks.
Episode62: Cam
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The speaker discusses how he managed his stress by carrying out cyberattacks on several accounts, feeling like an "omnipotent god".
15:22 - 19:42 (04:19)
Summary
The speaker discusses how he managed his stress by carrying out cyberattacks on several accounts, feeling like an "omnipotent god".
Episode62: Cam
PodcastDarknet Diaries
This podcast episode talks about the life of a SeaWorld hacker and their double life, going from hacking SeaWorld to attending math class, while gaining support and followers in the vegan and vegetarian communities.
19:42 - 23:03 (03:21)
Summary
This podcast episode talks about the life of a SeaWorld hacker and their double life, going from hacking SeaWorld to attending math class, while gaining support and followers in the vegan and vegetarian communities.
Episode62: Cam
PodcastDarknet Diaries
A 14-year-old activist shares how she moved from shouting about animal abuse to taking actions that would effectively bring about change in companies like SeaWorld and zoos.
23:04 - 27:40 (04:36)
Summary
A 14-year-old activist shares how she moved from shouting about animal abuse to taking actions that would effectively bring about change in companies like SeaWorld and zoos.
Episode62: Cam
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The speaker describes an incident where they encountered a group of law enforcement officers they did not recognize, including one who was exceptionally tall, while they were stopping an attack.
27:40 - 34:06 (06:25)
Summary
The speaker describes an incident where they encountered a group of law enforcement officers they did not recognize, including one who was exceptionally tall, while they were stopping an attack.
Episode62: Cam
PodcastDarknet Diaries
A person talks about their experience of being in custody for a day and how it affected their family.
34:06 - 37:19 (03:13)
Summary
A person talks about their experience of being in custody for a day and how it affected their family.
Episode62: Cam
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The speaker talks about interviewing a candidate with a passion for technology, but also a past that involved a cyber attack.
37:19 - 46:16 (08:57)
Summary
The speaker talks about interviewing a candidate with a passion for technology, but also a past that involved a cyber attack. The candidate was able to reflect on their mistakes and learn from them, though their background raises questions about hiring them for a security role.
Episode62: Cam
PodcastDarknet Diaries
CSA's creation of a cyber zone office for students exemplifies their commitment to community involvement.
46:16 - 54:58 (08:42)
Summary
CSA's creation of a cyber zone office for students exemplifies their commitment to community involvement. The company's values may have played a role in the hiring of new employee Cam.
Episode62: Cam
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The consequences of breaking the law in cybersecurity can affect people's livelihoods, leading to layoffs and severe financial strain.
54:58 - 1:02:19 (07:20)
Summary
The consequences of breaking the law in cybersecurity can affect people's livelihoods, leading to layoffs and severe financial strain. Cyber criminals often underestimate the gravity of their actions until authorities threaten to prosecute them.
Episode62: Cam
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The importance of educating teenagers on cybersecurity, particularly those who use it maliciously, is crucial for the future.
1:02:19 - 1:04:02 (01:42)
Summary
The importance of educating teenagers on cybersecurity, particularly those who use it maliciously, is crucial for the future. Many former hackers are now working with the police to catch criminals, proving that education and redemption can go a long way.