The Noite (20/03/15) - Entrevista com Daniel Nascimento - Summary

Summary

In this conversation, Daniel Natal, a former hacker from Brazil, discusses his experiences and the world of hacking. He mentions that he was part of a group involved in cybercrime, including stealing money and invading websites. He explains the vulnerabilities of computers and smartphones to hacking and emphasizes the need for a cultural change regarding the perception of hackers. Daniel believes that hackers and programmers should work together to improve information security in Brazil. He also highlights the lack of focus on information security in public systems in the country.

Facts

1. The speaker is discussing Daniel Natal, a notorious Brazilian hacker.

2. Natal was part of a hacking gang that was arrested.

3. Natal has a lot of stories to tell about the world of hackers.

4. Natal mentioned a hacker named Daniel Lenny and a PM named Daniel.

5. Natal discussed a hacker named "Cool Danilo", but noted that he only does "cool" things.

6. Natal mentioned a hacker who invaded everything, including foreign governments.

7. Natal was considered one of the best hackers in Brazil in 2004.

8. Natal discussed a hacker who was arrested for embezzlement.

9. Natal mentioned a hacker who was caught by the federal police in a major operation.

10. Natal discussed the need for a cultural change in terms of security in Brazil.

11. Natal mentioned that in Brazil, people who work in computer science or engineering are often not trained in security.

12. Natal discussed the difference between hackers and programmers, suggesting that combining the two could lead to a more secure system.

13. Natal talked about the lack of attention paid to information security in Brazil.

14. Natal mentioned a case where a gang was arrested for trying to capture bank passwords through emails.

15. Natal discussed the basic procedure to avoid being a victim of a hacker attack.

16. Natal mentioned a case where a hacker tricked a person into clicking on an email that led to the hacker gaining access to their machine.

17. Natal discussed how hackers often go after people's ambitions, using promises of prizes to lure them in.

18. Natal mentioned a case where a hacker was caught because of his ambition to win something from an advertisement.

19. Natal discussed the importance of companies focusing on protecting their users rather than just selling their products.

20. Natal mentioned a case where a hacker was arrested for trying to get back tax money that was being used for health education.