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A Dangerous Boy follows Sigurdur Thordarson, known as Siggi, who began hacking at age 12. By age 14, he exposed corruption in Icelandic banks, earning the title of 'teenage whistleblower.' The film examines his early involvement with WikiLeaks in 2010, where he worked under the mentorship of Julian Assange, leaking sensitive information worldwide.
The documentary also addresses the fallout between Siggi and Assange, culminating in Siggi's controversial decision at age 18 to spy for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This choice marks a significant turning point in his life, raising themes of trust and betrayal throughout the narrative.
Why Watch
- •Meet Sigurdur Thordarson, a teenage whistleblower.
- •Follow Siggi's controversial choice to spy for the FBI.
- •See the fallout between Siggi and Julian Assange.
Did You Know
•Siggi started hacking at age 12.
•He exposed bank corruption in Iceland by age 14.
•Siggi leaked sensitive information globally with WikiLeaks in 2010.
•He was mentored by Julian Assange during his time with WikiLeaks.
•At 18, Siggi chose to spy for the FBI.
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Teen hackersWikiLeaks enthusiastsEspionage stories