In the 1990's the Internet started to take shape. But the US goverment had strict laws regulating what type of cryptography is allowed to be used online. A few brave people stood up to the government in the name of civil rights and won the right to use strong encryption. Listen to their battle and what they had to do through to accomplish this.
Oct 7
164: Oak Cliff Swipers
<p>He started small, swiping cards, buying gift cards, and cashing out. It spiraled into a full‑blown criminal enterprise. Dozens of co‑conspirators, stacks of stolen plastic, and a lifestyle built on chaos.</p><p>Meet Nathan Michael, leader of Oak Cliff Swipers.</p><h3>Sponsors< ... Show More
1h 28m
Oct 2020
A Song of Fire and Ice...and Cyber and Terrorists and Lawyers
In Game of Thrones leadership decisions were made with the help of dragons and Moon Doors and Valyrian steel daggers. In America today, people play just as rough but their tools are cyber warfare, disinformation, mobilized extremist groups and court orders that suppress the vote. ... Show More
49m 31s