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Jul 2020
20m 14s

Hackers for hire

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How much do you trust your personal data on the internet? How much do you trust your personal information with your best friend? A global pandemic has forced millions out of work, and with an increase in hacking activity that's not just overseas, Ex-hacker and Brand Ambassador for CTRL Group Bastien Treptel explains that you can make a lot of money by giving up the data of your colleagues, family and friends to hackers for hire.

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