DiscoverWatchman Privacy195 - Alberto: A Hacker Story
195 - Alberto: A Hacker Story

195 - Alberto: A Hacker Story

Update: 2025-08-30
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Gabriel Custodiet speaks with the famous "hacker" from Darknet Diaries who was arrested unjustly in Uruguay. The story reveals how your physical possessions, willingness to help, and dependence on tech-illiterate judges can cost you your freedom and sanity. 

YOUTUBE VERSION WITH CAPTIONS

https://youtu.be/nMgvDE-rg1E 


GUEST
https://x.com/ADanielHill 
→ linktr.ee/adanielhill 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L592FG7  (Hill's book)


WATCHMAN PRIVACY
https://watchmanprivacy.com  (Including privacy consulting)
https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy 
https://escapethetechnocracy.com/ 

CRYPTO DONATIONS
https://watchmanprivacy.com/donate.html  

TIMELINE
00:00 – Introduction
2:20 - Guest introduction
4:30 - Hacker paraphernalia
11:12 - Did hacker paraphernalia cost Alberto his freedom?
19:52 - Losing 2FA tokens
26:00 - How would Albert do 2FA differently today
29:00 - Preparing for disaster
36:20 - Alberto's thoughts on cryptocurrency best practices
44:30 - Thoughts on helpful penetration testing
57:05 - Thoughts on mainstream media that demonized him
1:06:15 - Final thoughts


Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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195 - Alberto: A Hacker Story

195 - Alberto: A Hacker Story

Gabriel Custodiet