The Business of State-Sponsored Hackers
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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 11 MIN

The Business of State-Sponsored Hackers

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In December 2025, hackers nearly knocked out power to half a million people in Poland during a brutal cold snap. The attack was traced back to Russian intelligence. State-sponsored hacking is an industry. There are org charts. Salaries. Military ranks. And a recruitment pipeline that can turn a criminal hacker into a government asset.In this episode, we break down how these groups actually operate. Why North Korea's hackers are focused on stealing money while China's are after your company's trade secrets. How Russia uses a network of freelancers, criminals, and intelligence officers to do its dirty work. This is the shadow world where cybercrime meets espionage.Newsletter : dontgetgot.coSecurity Awareness Program : dontgetgot.co/trainingInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/dontgetgot.co/

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