In this clip from Threat Vector, Ben Hasskamp breaks down the one thing the Hackers movie actually nailed. It wasn’t the tech, it was the ethos — the manifesto, the curiosity, the push against authority, and the belief that information should be open.
Want more? Listen to David and Ben dive into hacker movies, culture, and the real stories behind them on Threat Vector. And read Ben’s Ctrl + Alt + Delusion series
• Ctrl + Alt + Delusion: How to Hack in 60 Seconds (and Other Myths from “Swordfish”)
https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/perspectives/ctrl-alt-delusion-how-to-hack-in-60-seconds-and-other-myths-from-swordfish/
• Ctrl + Alt + Delusion: Too Many Secrets — Revisiting “Sneakers” 33 Years Later
https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/perspectives/ctrl-alt-delusion-too-many-secrets-revisiting-sneakers-33-years-later/
• Ctrl + Alt + Delusion: “The Net” 30 Years Later
https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/perspectives/ctrl-alt-delusion-the-net-30-years-later/
• Ctrl + Alt + Delusion: Crashing the Mainframe with “Hackers” at Age 30
https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/perspectives/ctrl-alt-delusion-crashing-the-mainframe-with-hackers-at-age-30/
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Threat Vector is Palo Alto Networks podcast for people who want to understand what’s really happening in cybersecurity. Every episode brings you inside the latest threats, smarter protection strategies, and the trends shaping the field.
You’ll hear from industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and real customers. The goal is simple. Give security teams and decision-makers the insights they need to stay ahead.
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