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Or quite simply, hackers scanning for unsecured devices that access the internet and using them to do shit.
Listen to Darknet Diaries -> Start fearing everything
It's good but that guy is odd, very naive and innocent which is kind of ironic.
I think it's a character to keep laymen interested.
I don't know I was very put off with his recent comments in the India episode where they spoke about people who sell their families information so scammers can contact them.
He mentioned how his cousin is homeless and he hasn't talked to him in years and he was making a joke of the kinds of things he'd likely do to make some money.
Very weird comment