TLDR: 1) I recommend the cyber security related podcast Jack Rhysider’s Darknet Diaries. 2) This seemingly (former) normie guy who got hacked and then recovered gave me some insight into how cybercrime can affect people.

Probably more related to cyber security and hygiene in general rather than pure privacy.

I follow the amazing Jack Rhysider’s Darknet Diaries and came across this video in one of his playlists on his YouTube channel.

I appreciate and admire people who work with cyber security on either red or blue teams. I am also a huge fan of hackers that use their skills to stand up against oppressive regimes or for instance those hilarious guys that make videos of when they hack scammers.

I mean, I obviously realize logically speaking that it must be a truly awful and horrible experience to become the victim of a sinister and malicious cybercrime, but until I saw this video, I had never really felt it. And I still haven’t been a victim myself. I’ve invested a lot of time and energy in learning IT and networking in order to stay safe, both against private individuals but also against state level actors. But that’s a different story.

It’s heartbreaking to hear how the hacker turned his hopes and dreams upsidedown, almost making him want to quit. Hats off for you (young?) man! His dexterity is fucking next level and it’s inspirational!