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Dan Kaminsky - the Roller Hacker Who Saved the Internet

Summary by Korben
This article is part of my special summer hackers series. Good reading! Today the but, I'm going to tell you the story of the guy who literally saved the Internet. No, it's not a hyperbole, it's pure reality. In 2008, Dan Kaminsky discovered such a huge flaw that she could have turned the web into Cyber Far West. But instead of making millions with it, he chose to save the world. You'll see, it's amazing!
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This article is part of my special summer hackers series. Good reading! Today the but, I'm going to tell you the story of the guy who literally saved the Internet. No, it's not a hyperbole, it's pure reality. In 2008, Dan Kaminsky discovered such a huge flaw that she could have turned the web into Cyber Far West. But instead of making millions with it, he chose to save the world. You'll see, it's amazing!

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Korben broke the news in on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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