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201360 minGdocumentary

How Hackers Changed the World

201360 minGdocumentary

A collective of hackers known as Anonymous infiltrates highly secured data systems, raising questions about their role in activism and cyber-terrorism.

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A collective of hackers known as Anonymous infiltrates highly secured data systems, raising questions about their role in activism and cyber-terrorism.

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Anonymous, a collective of hackers, has gained notoriety for their complex cyber operations. Operating from the shadows, they breach secure systems and expose sensitive data. Some see them as cyber-terrorists, while others view them as advocates for social and political change. "How Hackers Changed the World," released in 2013, investigates their actions and impact on global security and public discourse. The documentary runs for 60 minutes.

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