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A Star reporter was hacked and got a terrifying glimpse into a digital dystopia
Manage episode 405905809 series 2641716
Toronto Star national columnist Susan Delacourt recently had her X account (the platform formerly known as Twitter) hacked. It compromised her entire digital life, from her sensitive emails to her banking information, even her phone number and home address. The hacker tried to blackmail her and appeared to be targeting her for her work as a journalist. While the "fake Susan" continues to be active on X, it's the real Susan that had to leave. This is the story of a hacking, what happens when someone tries to fix the situation and what this shows us about our disturbing and dystopian digital future.
This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz and Paulo Marques.
What would you like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts? Let us know in this survey and you can enter to win a $100 gift card.
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Manage episode 405905809 series 2641716
Toronto Star national columnist Susan Delacourt recently had her X account (the platform formerly known as Twitter) hacked. It compromised her entire digital life, from her sensitive emails to her banking information, even her phone number and home address. The hacker tried to blackmail her and appeared to be targeting her for her work as a journalist. While the "fake Susan" continues to be active on X, it's the real Susan that had to leave. This is the story of a hacking, what happens when someone tries to fix the situation and what this shows us about our disturbing and dystopian digital future.
This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz and Paulo Marques.
What would you like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts? Let us know in this survey and you can enter to win a $100 gift card.
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