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Digital Desperados

Episode #12 – SEA: The Power of State-Sponsored Hacking

06 Mar 2024

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In a whirlwind cybersecurity adventure, hosts Jim Brangenberg, Patrick McMurphy, and Brad Hawkins of SaferNet VPN unravel the intriguing history of the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA), a state-sponsored hacking group specializing in propaganda and chaos. Sponsored by SaferNet.com, the trio inject humor into the serious havoc that the SEA has caused. You'll hear details of the SEA's origins and about their loyalty to President Assad, weaving in anecdotes of high-profile cyber infiltrations.  The episode showcases SaferNet's role in defending against phishing attacks, one of the most common forms of cybercrime. Not all laughs – we take a darker turn with revelations about the SEA's surveillance leading to the execution of Syrian rebels. This group is a threat that is still alive and thriving today. Don't be left wondering if you might be the next victim. Protect yourself with SaferNet today! 

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