This conversation provides a detailed account of a person named Daniel's history, involving hacking and cyberattacks in the early 2000s, followed by a transformation into a cybersecurity consultant. Daniel reflects on his past actions and the consequences he faced, including legal trouble and public perception. He emphasizes the need for companies to take data security seriously and encourages cultural change towards greater awareness of cybersecurity risks.
1. The speaker, Daniel, managed to disrupt the internet for several users in the northeast of Brazil in 2004. This happened when he was hacking company computers, breaking into bank systems, and causing a significant disruption in the region .
2. Daniel started his hacking activities at the age of 15 or 17, where he was involved in a criminal organization involved in financial embezzlement. He was responsible for invading and spreading viruses, and making money from phishing activities .
3. Daniel was arrested and detained for around 24 hours in the dotcom operation by the federal police. This event led to a significant change in his perspective and he decided to shift his focus towards more honest activities .
4. After his arrest, Daniel started to gain notoriety in the security area. In 2013, he and a friend, Sandra, started working on a book project, titled "Andem dot com". This project was published and received significant public attention .
5. Today, Daniel is working as a consultant to companies, focusing on cybersecurity. He believes that companies need to invest more in security and that users also have a role to play in maintaining their own security .
6. Daniel emphasizes that there isn't a 100% secure system, but the user's behavior plays a significant role in maintaining security. He believes that the majority of security issues come from the user's behavior .
7. Daniel predicts that in the future, personal computers will be replaced by smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. He believes that it will be crucial for professionals in the field to start paying attention to this shift .
8. Daniel believes that Brazil is lagging in this regard, and that professionals who acquire knowledge and skills in the field often have to go abroad to find opportunities. He suggests that there needs to be a cultural change and more channels for these professionals in Brazil .