Cybersecurity Quote by Neal Stephenson

“Why do they believe that?” “Because we are hackers,” Csongor said, “and they have seen movies.” quote by Neal Stephenson — Download Open image

““Why do they believe that?” “Because we are hackers,” Csongor said, “and they have seen movies.””

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