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The Secret History of the Future: Human Insecurity

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The French telegraph system was hacked in 1834 by a pair of thieves who stole financial market information β€” effectively conducting the world’s first cyber attack. What does the incident teach us about network vulnerabilities, human weakness, and modern-day security? Guests include: Bruce Schneier, famed hacker.

 

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