Hackers: the Internet's immune system

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Keren Elazari

TED2014

Hackers: the Internet's immune system

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The beauty of hackers, says cybersecurity expert Keren Elazari, is that they force us to evolve and improve. Yes, some hackers are bad guys, but many are working to fight government corruption and advocate for our rights. By exposing vulnerabilities, they push the Internet to become stronger and healthier, wielding their power to create a better world.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference, and was featured by our editors on the home page.

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Keren Elazari · Cybersecurity expert

Keren Elazari charts the transformation of hackers from cyberpunk protagonists to powerful hacktivists, lone rangers and digital robin hoods who are the unsung heroes of the digital frontier.

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