Episode

Ep 25: Alberto
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45:35
Published: Thu Nov 01 2018
Description

Alberto Hill was sent to prison for a long time for hacking. For a crime he said he did not commit. Listen to his story and you be the judge on whether he's guilty or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Uruguayan police caught a hacker with over $1400 dollars, equipment to clone credit cards, blank credit cards, laptop computers, and a Guy Fox anonymous mask.
00:00 - 02:51 (02:51)
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Cybercrime
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The Uruguayan police caught a hacker with over $1400 dollars, equipment to clone credit cards, blank credit cards, laptop computers, and a Guy Fox anonymous mask. The hacker admitted to hacking into a medical provider and demanding payment in Bitcoin.

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Ep 25: Alberto
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Darknet Diaries
Alberto, a security consultant with four years of government experience, discovered a massive vulnerability in a medical provider's website that gave him and an acquaintance access to all medical information, medication, and finances of the company.
02:51 - 10:27 (07:35)
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Cybersecurity
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Alberto, a security consultant with four years of government experience, discovered a massive vulnerability in a medical provider's website that gave him and an acquaintance access to all medical information, medication, and finances of the company.

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Ep 25: Alberto
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Darknet Diaries
Alberto was accused of credit card fraud as the police believed he was buying stolen credit card numbers online and printing his own credit cards.
10:27 - 17:40 (07:12)
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Credit Card Fraud
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Alberto was accused of credit card fraud as the police believed he was buying stolen credit card numbers online and printing his own credit cards. Police took him to his apartment for inspection and left a note at his door asking him to come to the police station.

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Darknet Diaries
The speaker clarifies that a guillotine is a device to cut paper.
17:40 - 24:42 (07:02)
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Misunderstanding
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The speaker clarifies that a guillotine is a device to cut paper. The police confused it with another device while searching for evidence in an apartment.

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Ep 25: Alberto
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Darknet Diaries
DRATA is a leader in cloud compliance software, providing continuous monitoring and visibility into your risk, security controls, and audit readiness for various standards.
24:42 - 32:59 (08:17)
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Cloud Compliance Software
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DRATA is a leader in cloud compliance software, providing continuous monitoring and visibility into your risk, security controls, and audit readiness for various standards. Many security professionals from top companies have praised DRATA for their crucial partnership.

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Ep 25: Alberto
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Darknet Diaries
After spending nine months in prison, Alberto was surprised when he was given the maximum free time off only a few days after a strange visitor appeared at the prison.
32:59 - 38:02 (05:02)
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Prison
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After spending nine months in prison, Alberto was surprised when he was given the maximum free time off only a few days after a strange visitor appeared at the prison.

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Ep 25: Alberto
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Darknet Diaries
The defendant's collection of hacker-inspired clothing and accessories, including a rubber ducky, anonymous mask, t-shirts, and stickers, made him look bad in court.
38:02 - 43:05 (05:02)
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Cybersecurity
Summary

The defendant's collection of hacker-inspired clothing and accessories, including a rubber ducky, anonymous mask, t-shirts, and stickers, made him look bad in court. Despite this, the speaker received job offers for a pen-testing position.

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Ep 25: Alberto
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Darknet Diaries
Alberto's story highlights the unjust preconceptions surrounding hackers that create a biased system, hindering security advancements.
43:05 - 45:50 (02:45)
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Cybersecurity
Summary

Alberto's story highlights the unjust preconceptions surrounding hackers that create a biased system, hindering security advancements. His experience led him to work towards change in legislation to prevent similar situations.

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Ep 25: Alberto
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Darknet Diaries