HackAccess: The Pre-History and History of the Hack Leak Combo
- Starts: 3:30 pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2019
- Ends: 5:00 pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Today, if you read a headline announcing that a hacker infiltrated a computer system, swiped data, and dumped it for the public at large, you probably would not bat an eye. This tactic has become commonplace used by hacktivist and nation state hacker alike.
In this Cyber Alliance talk, McGill University Prof. Gabriella Coleman will unveil the pre-history and history of this tactic with a focus on the prominent role played by the hacktivist collective "Anonymous" in popularizing what was a rather novel tactic used only sparingly prior to their forceful appearance.
There will be time for casual conversation and light refreshments before and after the presentation. Please RSVP to tgabs@bu.edu.
In this Cyber Alliance talk, McGill University Prof. Gabriella Coleman will unveil the pre-history and history of this tactic with a focus on the prominent role played by the hacktivist collective "Anonymous" in popularizing what was a rather novel tactic used only sparingly prior to their forceful appearance.
There will be time for casual conversation and light refreshments before and after the presentation. Please RSVP to tgabs@bu.edu.
- Location:
- School of Law, 15th Floor Faculty Lounge, 765 Commonwealth Ave.
- Registration:
- http://www.bu.edu/law/faculty-and-staff/colloquia-workshops/cyber-alliance-speaker-series/