Top 10 CyberSec Documentaries.
Here's a list of top cybersecurity documentaries that offer insightful perspectives on hacking, cyber activism, and digital privacy:
- The Great Hack (2019): This documentary delves into the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal, exploring how personal data was weaponized for political purposes.
- DEF CON: The Documentary (2013): A look at the world's largest hacking conference, showcasing the community and culture of hackers.
- Citizenfour (2014): A detailed account of Edward Snowden's revelations about the NSA's surveillance activities.
- WannaCry: The Marcus Hutchins Story (2019): Chronicles Marcus Hutchins' role in halting the WannaCry ransomware attack.
- Zero Days (2016): Explores the implications of Stuxnet, a sophisticated piece of malware used to sabotage Iranian nuclear facilities.
- We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists (2012): Focuses on the hacktivist group Anonymous and their various operations.
- Spying on the Scammers (2020): Citizen journalist Jim Browning infiltrates an Indian tech support scam operation.
- The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz (2014): A poignant portrayal of the life and activism of internet pioneer Aaron Swartz.
- The Hacker Wars (2014): Details the confrontations between hacktivists and the US government.
- Hackers Wanted (2009): An unreleased documentary that explores the life of hacker Adrian Lamo and the broader hacking culture.