Mikko Hypponen: Three types of online attack

The video discusses the evolution of surveillance from historical methods like typewriter registration to modern techniques such as printer tracking dots. It highlights the rise of online crime, detailing how criminals exploit technology for financial gain. The video also examines hacktivists and nation-state cyber attacks, using examples like the DigiNotar hack. It concludes with a discussion on government surveillance tools, emphasizing the importance of privacy and the potential risks of trusting future governments.

What was required of typewriter owners in the past regarding government registration?

How do modern color laser printers track users according to the text?

What are the three main groups of online attackers mentioned?

What is the significance of the DigiNotar hack as discussed in the text?

How did the Egyptian government utilize tools for intercepting communication?

What argument is made regarding privacy and its importance?

What concerns are raised about future governments and privacy rights?