Cyber crime series

It takes a special kind of genius to be able to build a career around technology. Computer programming isn’t something that’s easy to navigate when it’s being used for a good cause; what more when it’s being used for something more nefarious like hacking and cybercrime? When it comes to that, not only would one have to know the ins and outs of programming in general but also the backdoor to its weaknesses. This list of TV shows about hackers, computer programmers, and cybercrime may not teach us to become programmers ourselves, but we may just learn enough jargon to at least pretend! Let’s get started! Best TV shows about hackers Mr. Robot, USA Network (2015 – 2019) The great thing about Mr. Robot is the way it toes the line between what is moral and immoral, asking the question “does a bad thing become a good thing when it’s used for the greater good?” Mr. Robot follows Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity engineer with social anxiety, depression, and a few other mental health disorders that cause paranoia and delusion. His skill is tapped into by the mysterious Mr. Robot, who recruits him as part of a team of “fsociety”, a team of hacktivists who are trying to bring down a huge conglomerate to cancel consumer debt. De Kraak, VTM (2021) De Kraak is a Belgian crime drama series that premiered for one season in 2021. Right off the bat we meet Jeremy Peeters, a brilliant computer geek who catches the eye of Alidor Van Praet, a former conman looking for a hacker to join his team....

Closure Gripping FBI Crime… Agent Jessica Resario’s compulsion to protect teens from online predators only puts her life into the hands of a serial killer. Old ghosts, secrets and an inevitable attraction to her boss, Tom, send her on an emotional roller coaster. Jess has mysteries of the past to solve and a serial killer to catch. Perhaps then she can confess her love… Forbidden In this sequel to Closure, Agent Jessica Resario continues to deliver spine-chilling seminars about internet predators. A seminar one night introduces her to the Bennetts’. They believe their teenage daughter has a stalker and is in danger. One desperate man forbids Jess to love another man. Another desperate man preys on a naïve teen. Both put Jess back in the line of fire and once again her life is put into the hands of a serial killer. Obsessed The FBI cybercrime series continues after Jess shoots Trevor Marshall in her kitchen. The man responsible for three murdered teens in the Bay area, her parents and her adopted daughter’s parents. Ten years before he stalked her without her knowledge. Her father kept it from her to protect her and sent her to the west coast for college. Marshall murdered her parents in his attempt to find her. Ten years later he’s successful but Jess is a compelled FBI profiler who hunts internet predators. SSA Jessica Resario thought her life had settled; now there’s more at stake. She stepped down as the team’s leader to be with her family and SA Mike Turner is promoted...

Cybersecurity is not any less exciting subject for a thriller than a story of a classic horror movie. Who doesn’t like watching movies and sitcoms? Well, this gets a lot more interesting when it is Black mirror This is one of those Sci-fi series that depicts the dark side of society’s obsession with technology. The plot of the series revolves around future technology that can go beyond helping people live well and even turn against us. The Matrix The Matrix is a sci-fi action cybersecurity movie wherein a hacker learns that he and the rest of humanity live in a simulated reality. He further learns that all of this is built by super-intelligent and sophisticated computers that aim to keep humanity as prisoners of war to use their bodies. The IT Crowd The IT Crowd has made it to the list of “top-rated” Scorpion Scorpion, a US cybersecurity series, is the story of a hacker who is genius enough to hack NASA’s servers. Later, this genius teams up with other tech freaks to create a community that aims to solve cybercrimes. Hackers This is a story of an 18-year-old who meets a group of teenage hackers. They, together, uncover evidence of a massive embezzling scheme. What unfolds later in the story is how these hackers are accused of cyberattacks and creating a virus to capsize an oil fleet. Ultimately, they work together to prove their innocence and save themselves. All in all, this is a treat to the eyes! Social Network Social Network, an interesting cybersecurity movie, has a p...

Jan 5, 2023 • 8 min read Remote control tuning in on some good cybersecurity TV. With the world becoming increasingly cyber-sensitive, it's vital for everyone to be up-to-date on the latest hacking techniques and strategies. Unfortunately, Not everyone is excited to sit for hours watching entire sessions on educational cybersecurity Cybersecurity TV Shows to watch in 2023 We've put together this list of must-watch hacker and cybersecurity TV shows. From tech experts to FBI agents, these shows will teach you everything (surface-level) you need to know about digital security in a more fun, less intimidating way. Mr. Robot (2015-2019) Source: Prime Video Mr. Robot is a critically-acclaimed TV series that tells the story of a talented hacker recruited by an underground group to take down the corrupt system he once believed in. Rami Malek kills it in this show as Elliot! Basically, the show follows a brilliant but highly nuts young cybersecurity professional (who is also a vigilante The show does a great job of depicting the various facets of the cybersecurity world, from Black Mirror (2011-2019) Source: Wikipedia Black Mirror is a British anthology series exploring a dark and twisted multiverse where humanity's greatest tech innovations and darkest instincts collide. Being an anthology, each episode stands alone as short stories or snippets that wrestle with the complex issues of humans reckoning with new (and often weird) technology. Individual episodes sit in a bunch of diff...

Is your family ready for a potential cyber attack? If not, now is the time to start converting them! Cyber Security movies and series offer a reality check for anyone who thinks they’re immune to online threats. In this post, we’ve selected some of the best hacker/cyber security movies and series you can watch this festive season. Was this post helpful? “A lot of the cyberattacks that we have witnessed from our investigations, almost all of them could have been prevented by doing fundamental cyber hygiene” – FBI Supervisory Special Agent Michael Sohn However, staying informed about the types of cyber-attacks happening and learning how to protect yourself can go a long way toward keeping your business safe. By watching these computer hacking movies and shows, you can learn skills such as spotting a hacker, protecting your computer and internet-connected devices, and more cyber threats out there. Top 10 Recommendations (Movies & Series) 1. “Mr. Robot” (TV Series) This popular series follows the story of a young hacker who gets recruited by an underground hacking group to bring down a corrupt corporation. “Mr. Robot” has a rating of 8.6/10 on IMDb, the highest in our list for a tv series, receiving critical acclaim for its writing, acting, and unique visual style. According to IMDb, it has scored 21 awards, including 3 Primetime Emmys, and 86 nominations. It’s all four seasons are available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. 2. “The Imitation Game” (Movie) One of the best cyber ...

Jan 5, 2023 • 8 min read Remote control tuning in on some good cybersecurity TV. With the world becoming increasingly cyber-sensitive, it's vital for everyone to be up-to-date on the latest hacking techniques and strategies. Unfortunately, Not everyone is excited to sit for hours watching entire sessions on educational cybersecurity Cybersecurity TV Shows to watch in 2023 We've put together this list of must-watch hacker and cybersecurity TV shows. From tech experts to FBI agents, these shows will teach you everything (surface-level) you need to know about digital security in a more fun, less intimidating way. Mr. Robot (2015-2019) Source: Prime Video Mr. Robot is a critically-acclaimed TV series that tells the story of a talented hacker recruited by an underground group to take down the corrupt system he once believed in. Rami Malek kills it in this show as Elliot! Basically, the show follows a brilliant but highly nuts young cybersecurity professional (who is also a vigilante The show does a great job of depicting the various facets of the cybersecurity world, from Black Mirror (2011-2019) Source: Wikipedia Black Mirror is a British anthology series exploring a dark and twisted multiverse where humanity's greatest tech innovations and darkest instincts collide. Being an anthology, each episode stands alone as short stories or snippets that wrestle with the complex issues of humans reckoning with new (and often weird) technology. Individual episodes sit in a bunch of diff...

Closure Gripping FBI Crime… Agent Jessica Resario’s compulsion to protect teens from online predators only puts her life into the hands of a serial killer. Old ghosts, secrets and an inevitable attraction to her boss, Tom, send her on an emotional roller coaster. Jess has mysteries of the past to solve and a serial killer to catch. Perhaps then she can confess her love… Forbidden In this sequel to Closure, Agent Jessica Resario continues to deliver spine-chilling seminars about internet predators. A seminar one night introduces her to the Bennetts’. They believe their teenage daughter has a stalker and is in danger. One desperate man forbids Jess to love another man. Another desperate man preys on a naïve teen. Both put Jess back in the line of fire and once again her life is put into the hands of a serial killer. Obsessed The FBI cybercrime series continues after Jess shoots Trevor Marshall in her kitchen. The man responsible for three murdered teens in the Bay area, her parents and her adopted daughter’s parents. Ten years before he stalked her without her knowledge. Her father kept it from her to protect her and sent her to the west coast for college. Marshall murdered her parents in his attempt to find her. Ten years later he’s successful but Jess is a compelled FBI profiler who hunts internet predators. SSA Jessica Resario thought her life had settled; now there’s more at stake. She stepped down as the team’s leader to be with her family and SA Mike Turner is promoted...

Is your family ready for a potential cyber attack? If not, now is the time to start converting them! Cyber Security movies and series offer a reality check for anyone who thinks they’re immune to online threats. In this post, we’ve selected some of the best hacker/cyber security movies and series you can watch this festive season. Was this post helpful? “A lot of the cyberattacks that we have witnessed from our investigations, almost all of them could have been prevented by doing fundamental cyber hygiene” – FBI Supervisory Special Agent Michael Sohn However, staying informed about the types of cyber-attacks happening and learning how to protect yourself can go a long way toward keeping your business safe. By watching these computer hacking movies and shows, you can learn skills such as spotting a hacker, protecting your computer and internet-connected devices, and more cyber threats out there. Top 10 Recommendations (Movies & Series) 1. “Mr. Robot” (TV Series) This popular series follows the story of a young hacker who gets recruited by an underground hacking group to bring down a corrupt corporation. “Mr. Robot” has a rating of 8.6/10 on IMDb, the highest in our list for a tv series, receiving critical acclaim for its writing, acting, and unique visual style. According to IMDb, it has scored 21 awards, including 3 Primetime Emmys, and 86 nominations. It’s all four seasons are available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. 2. “The Imitation Game” (Movie) One of the best cyber ...

It takes a special kind of genius to be able to build a career around technology. Computer programming isn’t something that’s easy to navigate when it’s being used for a good cause; what more when it’s being used for something more nefarious like hacking and cybercrime? When it comes to that, not only would one have to know the ins and outs of programming in general but also the backdoor to its weaknesses. This list of TV shows about hackers, computer programmers, and cybercrime may not teach us to become programmers ourselves, but we may just learn enough jargon to at least pretend! Let’s get started! Best TV shows about hackers Mr. Robot, USA Network (2015 – 2019) The great thing about Mr. Robot is the way it toes the line between what is moral and immoral, asking the question “does a bad thing become a good thing when it’s used for the greater good?” Mr. Robot follows Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity engineer with social anxiety, depression, and a few other mental health disorders that cause paranoia and delusion. His skill is tapped into by the mysterious Mr. Robot, who recruits him as part of a team of “fsociety”, a team of hacktivists who are trying to bring down a huge conglomerate to cancel consumer debt. De Kraak, VTM (2021) De Kraak is a Belgian crime drama series that premiered for one season in 2021. Right off the bat we meet Jeremy Peeters, a brilliant computer geek who catches the eye of Alidor Van Praet, a former conman looking for a hacker to join his team....

Cybersecurity is not any less exciting subject for a thriller than a story of a classic horror movie. Who doesn’t like watching movies and sitcoms? Well, this gets a lot more interesting when it is Black mirror This is one of those Sci-fi series that depicts the dark side of society’s obsession with technology. The plot of the series revolves around future technology that can go beyond helping people live well and even turn against us. The Matrix The Matrix is a sci-fi action cybersecurity movie wherein a hacker learns that he and the rest of humanity live in a simulated reality. He further learns that all of this is built by super-intelligent and sophisticated computers that aim to keep humanity as prisoners of war to use their bodies. The IT Crowd The IT Crowd has made it to the list of “top-rated” Scorpion Scorpion, a US cybersecurity series, is the story of a hacker who is genius enough to hack NASA’s servers. Later, this genius teams up with other tech freaks to create a community that aims to solve cybercrimes. Hackers This is a story of an 18-year-old who meets a group of teenage hackers. They, together, uncover evidence of a massive embezzling scheme. What unfolds later in the story is how these hackers are accused of cyberattacks and creating a virus to capsize an oil fleet. Ultimately, they work together to prove their innocence and save themselves. All in all, this is a treat to the eyes! Social Network Social Network, an interesting cybersecurity movie, has a p...