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#396 | The Extraordinary Life of Kim Dotcom: Hacker, Entrepreneur, Fugitive
#396 | The Extraordinary Life of Kim Dotcom: Hacker, Entrepreneur, Fugitive
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Aug 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
An internet pioneer or a criminal mastermind? The answer depends on who you ask.
In this episode, we explore the extraordinary story of Kim Dotcom, the man behind Megaupload.com, and the rise and fall of his empire.
Internet pioneer or criminal?
Childhood and early involvement with computers
Hacking exploits and self-publicity
Kim Dotcom's legal troubles and escape to Thailand
Megaupload.com: The birth of a controversial website
Megaupload's massive popularity and piracy concerns
Kim Dotcom's move to New Zealand and his new life
The dramatic police raid on Kim Dotcom's mansion
Legal charges against Kim Dotcom and extradition battle
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/kim-dotcom
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In this episode, we explore the extraordinary story of Kim Dotcom, the man behind Megaupload.com, and the rise and fall of his empire.
Internet pioneer or criminal?
Childhood and early involvement with computers
Hacking exploits and self-publicity
Kim Dotcom's legal troubles and escape to Thailand
Megaupload.com: The birth of a controversial website
Megaupload's massive popularity and piracy concerns
Kim Dotcom's move to New Zealand and his new life
The dramatic police raid on Kim Dotcom's mansion
Legal charges against Kim Dotcom and extradition battle
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/kim-dotcom
---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists?? Demystifying Business English Course? A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English ? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
Released:
Aug 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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