Hacked, Groomed & Traumatized: Why The Internet Is More Dangerous Than Ever
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Hacked, Groomed & Traumatized: Why The Internet Is More Dangerous Than Ever

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 10, 202654 min
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Ever wonder what’s really lurking behind your screen? 🌐 While you’re mindlessly scrolling, a dark digital ecosystem is thriving—one built on cybersecurity threats , online radicalization , and the hidden, harrowing trauma of the people paid to clean up the internet. 💀 In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the chilling reality exposed by VICE’s latest investigation. We’re diving deep into: Ransomware & Cyber Warfare: How malicious hackers are dismantling critical infrastructure with terrifying ease. The Grooming Crisis: Why extremist groups are targetting gamers and social media...

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Hey, you're here, tell me what you're doing. I'm going to tell you the truth. I'm going to show you a business lead to this. I'm going to tell you the truth.

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pocket. Welcome, I'm John Scott. This is my living room. Over there, you see the kitchen.

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