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The Tragic Life of Adrian Lamo: Hacker, Outcast, Whistleblower
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Adrian Lamo was a brilliant but troubled hacker who lived as a nomad, exposing security flaws in major companies. He gained fame by turning in Chelsea Manning for leaking classified data to WikiLeaks, leading to his ostracization by the hacking community. Struggling with poverty and mental health, Lamo died alone at 37. His life, marked by innovation and ethical dilemmas, serves as a cautionary tale about the costs of genius and the complexities of doing what one believes is right.
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