Eligible Receiver 97: The Secret US Cyberattack Simulation

Eligible Receiver 97 was a war game in which a team of hackers, the Red team, attacked the defense forces in charge of maintaining critical US infrastructure, the Blue Team. However, there was a problem: The Blue team had no idea they were participating in a game. In this episode of No Rollback, we uncover one of the most secretive operations in US history, an exercise that exposed a whole nation’s vulnerabilities in just four days. 🎯 Subscribe to @cybernews for more hacking documentaries, tech innovation and the latest in cybersecurity: https://cnews.link/subscribe/ Explore the no_rollback playlist - animated stories of cyber events that changed the world: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8oKYy_2UcMwZCA5vHL7cN_4Thbht3N1 📰 Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity news and trends by checking out our curated news playlist. We cover the latest threats, trends, and insights from the world of cybersecurity: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8oKYy_2UcO6nGbe7SJ-ju63p2y8j8PE 💬 Stay connected with us on social media for the latest news, insights, and discussions around cybersecurity: https://linktr.ee/Cybernews 0:00 Intro 3:43 Chapter 1: Baseline 6:52 Chapter 2: Trigger 13:07 Chapter 3: Execution 18:53 Chapter 4: Post Mortem Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jy60C9wWzIb9tS28PrdLyv-_m3RAbeKc1miTDFjg_Lc/edit?usp=sharing 🥷 Secure your online activities - Check out a VPN with the best discount - https://cnews.link/get-nordvpn-promo/9XdBltWIe-4/ 🔑 Keep your accounts safe - Get THE BEST password manager offer - https://cnews.link/get-nordpass-promo/9XdBltWIe-4/ 🦠 Protect your devices - Grab an EXCLUSIVE antivirus deal - https://cnews.link/get-bitdefender-promo/9XdBltWIe-4/ Credits: Producer: Ignas Žadeikis Writers: Clara Martinez, Valius Venckūnas Video Editing & Animation: Povilas Stonkus Narration: Ben Mitchell Graphic Design: Domantė Janulevičiūtė, Gretė Milkintė, Raminta Kiaulėnaitė Supervising Producer: Aušra Venckutė Special thanks to: Richard Marshall ℹ️ About us: We are an independent news outlet with a YouTube channel that posts cybersecurity & tech news videos daily. Our foremost concern is the safety and security of our viewers around the world. We remain vigilant on the issue of hacking and will provide updates as they become available. A number of our investigations and reports have been featured by industry-related publications and global news leaders like Forbes, PCMag, and Techradar. Music license: MB01N6NO740WTHH We are affiliated but not sponsored by any service provider. This means we may receive a small commission when you click on the provided links, however, our reviews are based on independent research and rigorous fact-checking. Cybernews is owned by Mediatech, whose investors are the founders of Nord Security, whose products and services we may review.