WannaCry, the Marcus Hutchins Story

Title: WannaCry, the Marcus Hutchins Story
Overview: | Tomorrow Unlocked | One day in May 2017, computers all around the world suddenly shut down. A malware called WannaCry asks for a ransom. The epidemic suddenly stops, because a young, British researcher finds a killswitch, by accident.
Runtime: 0 h 25 min
Genres: Cybercrime
Actors: Internet industry, Law enforcement
Country: United Kingdom
Release Date: 25 October 2019
Production: Tomorrow Unlocked; Official Website

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Evert Jan LAMMERS

Interesting documentary about the life of Marcus Hutchins, a former malicious hacker from the UK. He became a national hero when he found the solution to the Wannacry-virus. Shortly after that, he was arrested in the US for his hacking-past, facing 10 years in jail. The judge recognised Marcus’ good work and suggested that he uses his 140 IQ for that, not for criminal activities. Like his share in Kronos. The sentence was limited to time served and Marcus walked away a free man. The documentary has a strong message to young hackers: being an ethical hacker is a great way to learn about internet security, however developing and selling malicious scripts is not a good idea.

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