The Hackers

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The Hackers: Series 1: For the Lulz

Gabriella Coleman investigates one of the most misunderstood cultures of the modern world.

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Digital anthropologist Gabriella Coleman interviews the most influential actors in each era of the evolution of hacking culture from the 1970s to the present day.

Gabriella Coleman, a digital anthropologist most famous for her work with the Hacktivist collective Anonymous, interviews the most influential actors in each era of the evolution of hacking culture from the 1970s to the present day, unveiling how they have moulded the digital world, pop culture and global politics.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

The Hackers: Series 1

Series 1

For the Lulz

BBC Radio 4 - The Hackers, Series 1, For the Lulz

Biella tells the story of how two teen hackers rattled South American governments.

Biella tells the story of how two teen hackers, known as Lulzsec Peru, rattled South American governments.

Biella and technology journalist Frank Bajak discuss how two teenage hackers, calling themselves Lulzsec Peru, managed to expose corruption and shook the Peruvian government to the core with a massive leak of documents - and in doing so become some of the most impactful hacktivists of the early 2000s.

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