Drones, hackers and mercenaries - The future of war | DW Documentary

[@Atlastheyote222]

Nowadays war is fought 40% on the frontlines and 60% silently, online. A team of hackers can do billions of dollars in damages with nothing but a room of computers and a lot of patience and knowledge on silent pre-exploit reconnaissance figuring out how to deliver a payload and deal maximum damage. DW did a great job covering these incidents. Stuxnet really was a turning point for the world and made way for people like me to formally study and be trained in cybersecurity, both attack and defence. It’s a life goal of mine to one day become a security analyst for ASIS or ASIO 🙏

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what smart people are interested in anyway.

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This is why I watch DW. The American media likes to hide our mistakes so we never learn.

[@000DAAN000]

10:57 "It's an obsolete weapon, built to win the last war, and not the future war" What a great quote

[@tayler2396]

Only it's probably nonsense.

[@philipreynolds5088]

@@tayler2396 It obviously is. Same with the doesn't intimidate China/Russia. I think the last 6 months has shown that the F35 would desolate a peer-to-peer opponent

[@antonionjango]

Beyond shocked they went into this much detail ... I had to make sure it was really DW dropping so many gems

[@Counterhackingsafe]

DW never fails to impress with their in-depth and thought-provoking documentaries. This latest one on the rise of drones, hackers, and mercenaries in the future of war is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the complexities and consequences of privatizing warfare. Bravo DW, keep up the excellent work!

[@Tooi-1grote-rotzooi]

This is happening right now in my life in Holland am just a citizen?

[@SuperCrowHeart]

Yeeeah...normally I'd agree with you but this hyped up stuff about mercenaries. Mercenaries are as old as war itself. None of this is new.

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​@@Tooi-1grote-rotzooithere are many of targeted individuals around. There's a war against uncorrupt citizens.

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I agree with you that the content at DW is considerable. Today I understood a bit about mercenary who is hired to engage some battles or fights.

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Fr, their doc is top notch

[@NicolasTheBeardless]

For someone who is passionate about the intelligence/military environment and how warfare will evolve in the future, this was top-notch!

[@Contractor48]

As a cybersecurity geek, I am a little bit disappointed. Although the spy and mercenaries didn’t disappoint. FYI, if your smart hardware is from China(smart tv, fridge etc) don’t connect it to your Wi-Fi.

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[@buahburke9912]

John 3:16...Correct. And it's not comforting to know our governments have the exact opposite feelings for US citizens. After everything that's come to light in the last, say 23 yrs, & especially the last 4, how do we believe anything we hear regarding war? We are living in a freaking non stop CLOWN-SHOW. How much of this is planned opposition? Media 'stars' has zero respect for Americans, no apologies for blatant lies...even this company / orator is tied by what they can or cannot tell us without being deleted off You-Tube. What do you do with THAT knowledge?

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Eye opening and scary too. Thank you for being a documentary channel that I’ve grown to rely on to understand what’s really going on in the world.

[@autohmae]

I wonder if people who watch these kinds of documentaries have questions. I work in IT and can maybe answer some of them.

[@traveler142]

@@autohmae answer questions like why after Every Country that the US has invaded/entered the ICT markets have followed. controlling a populations beliefs and their behaviors is Imperative in making New Laws that directly affect the people.. oppression and suppression.

[@orangejjay]

@@traveler142 It's not strictly for spying and oppression for the local populace. Internet has brought about a third industrial revolution and allowing it to expand allows a country to rapidly grow. It also allows for western countries to further blanket the invaded country with their culture and expand the commercial stronghold that western corporations love. More Internet means more money and power for America's corporations and friends.

[@traveler142]

@@orangejjay as I have already stated... pretty clear, I might add... the people are being suppressed and oppressed. a population on the grid means that they can shut any and all opposition down by a simply flip of a switch. spying and tracking you is how.

[@faith4freedom76]

@23:12 - How could anyone walk away from that?

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This was a really excellent documentary, thank you for the insight and to all those involved in the telling of the story.

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I'd like to add as a joke hopefully they are all still alive.. but in today's time it's not really a joke.

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Salvation at hand, The smoke now fades, The smell of powder and death still remains, Killed in battle, few are alive, None are forgotten for giving their lives. Shackles of waaarrrrrrrrrrrr......

[@Thedesertguy75]

DW really is the best journalism out there. Where we are heading from a technological standpoint is just.......terrible. yeah definitely makes a person want to just throw their smartphone away. This is nuts man. Incredible documentary.

[@buahburke9912]

Throwing away the smartphone ... thank you.

[@Tech-geeky]

and the worse part is.. Humans are all to blame. Anything created, can be used for evil.... Even with AI, it's gonna get worse.... True, AI could perhaps be self-aware, but some human still has to develop it and put "safeguards".. If we can't do that today before its starts we don't have much hope when were "in" it trying to solve. Yet, we never learn a lesson... It seems whatever we do, we never learn from our mistakes.... Once again, convenience takes control... and this is were it led us...... We had a chance and we blew it....

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Good job DW, the truth should be told and shadow wars should be stopped... Thank you very much for this amazing documentary

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I know the video was almost over, but I had to pause it and get another cup of coffee when you showed me Fat Kim with trumpets blaring, lol.

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This is terrifying. Excellent documentary

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I got informed and i still had a bit of a dance at the end. Cheers DW, keep up the good work.

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one of the best .Docs I have seen in a while

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Round of applause for the real MVP here microsoft! For whom without, all this fun wouldnt even be possible.

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"Just eat the bugs."-Bill Gates.

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[@sideshowbobrobert]

yet another excellent deep dive into realms most are completely unaware of...

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[@ridethecurve55]

I'm from Oshkosh. This was an eye-opener. But it makes me wonder if there can EVER be a winner and loser. There is an Action, then a Reaction - wash, rinse, and repeat. I have to wonder why some are motivated by this highest-stakes way to make a living. Sure, these mercenaries are paid very very well, but at what risk? Do they really know the risk they're taking, and just how fast things can go wrong? I quote the honorable Mike Tyson, who said, "Everyone has a plan, until you get punched in the face". This job entails much more than merely getting 'punched' in the face! Thank You, DW, for this glimpse into a life and reality few could ever imagine. Keep these documentaries coming, eh?

[@roxaskinghearts]

Build secure code and flawless systems how do you do this its not easy anti viruses are a key tho and microsofts push

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Neutral?!…

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OMG. Thank you, once again excellent reporting.

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Very glad to see the PMC issue being elaborated on. Brilliant work.

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Amazing documentary. I didn't realize 42 minutes went by. Thanks

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[@grgcharan]

They are called Private Military Contractors if they are from the West. But if they are from Russia, they are called Mercenaries.

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As usual an excellent,amazing and top-notch documentary by DW❤.

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The content on this video was amazing! So glad I watched this!

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[@anurankarati8350]

Excellent documentary. Want more on this shadowy world and spies

[@samuelyoung6272]

try annie jocaobsen, shes got a few books that deal with not only the tech but theres one book called "suprise, kill, vanish" and i think her latest book is called "last platoon" talks about how sensor tech and big data along with soft measures to manipulate things on societal levels. but your being curious, just like a cat..

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MORE ON THESE TOPICS PLEASE!! GREAT DOCUMENTARY DW💡

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Another fantastic documentary, thank you for this content.

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[@BASE5NYC]

DW makes some of the best docs around today. Great reporting & topics. - and weapons like the F-35 are hardly obsolete, when these computer nerd wars turn into real wars we will need actual weapons.

[@NEOgeek402]

I wish that were true but are you aware the best fighter pilots now are all AI?

[@BASE5NYC]

@@NEOgeek402 They're AI assisted to help make fast decisions based on logic & math a person couldt do in the time frame.. you'll always need a person to fly the plane and make regular decisions. And don't say drones. That's a different thing. There's a small chance your smarter than that. But doubtful... Well considering you're an expert on the F35. The world most advanced fighter plane.. maybe you have some insight.

[@firerabbit2659]

@@NEOgeek402 you're arguing about mathematics with a cave man. He literally called it, "nerd wars".

[@sab4793]

It can happen, it’s possible. Ukraine has been using some weapons from their computers..

[@hdj81Vlimited]

who is we? USA make all the wars...............

[@PalCan]

The ultimate plausible deniability: autonomous weapon systems. We really are heading to a Terminator style future. Sad.

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Good for Arnold though

[@matthewford937]

So we need to take out Russia now. It has to end.

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Yeh man so fucking true . I gotta look back at some movies possibly find a few skills or tips for survival. EMF jammers ? Mmm I think shit is likely to be well advanced no doubt actually.🤖* Primary objectives seek n eliminate EMF blocking devices and neutralise all holders / controllers within 1km radius of operation. Arnold in Predator rocks a mud cake to be undetected from the predator, heat or thermal vision didn't have any play on that one. Good old Arnold! SON OF A BITCH!👋

[@paolorocchi7151]

I am afraid so… judgment day is upon us…the new generation is so co dependent on technology that they take it all for granted, as if it’s normal to have this level of networks and AI. The issue is that they are so dumb down and so numbed failing to realise that no network is fully secure and technology can be easily weaponised. It’s not a matter of if but when judgment day will strike! Funny thing is ask an average 20 something year old kid and they don’t even know what we mean by judgment day 🤦🏻‍♂️

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A.I. is becoming self aware!

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look who's back. - pen and paper

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So happy I just found this channel. I love good documentaries. Thanks for the effort you put into these.

[@chrisbowen9043]

Gives everyone an idea just how sick & deranged our world has become.

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excellent up to date documentary

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I'm ashamed I didnt know of this channel until now..Great documentary, as it should be . 18:10 "when you've been doing what he did for so many years, you miss it a little, including the comraderie" Something many people disregard about soldiers and how they are in civilian life..There are 2 different worlds, any collision ends up in a news blizzard usually affecting all veterans unfortunately...

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It’s encoded in our behavioral biology to seek for brotherhood, particularly for men. That is how we evolved for the past tens of thousands of years since it used to be crucial for our survival. Now that we can get literally everything we need to survive in just a day we are neglecting the psychological aspects needed for self-actualization.

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Thank-you so much

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Years ago I read a small book by one Martin Van Kreveld entitled “The Transformation of War.” The thesis? In the future large, WWII style wars will become too destructive and EXPENSIVE to be tenable. Wars will become smaller, more frequent, unorthodox, and a lot nastier. Prophetic.

[@autohmae]

Smaller, maybe digital attacks are easier to replicate around the world without having to go anywhere physically.

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Very high quality journalism by DW. I enjoy your documentaries alot.

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Excellent documentary! Congratulations!

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Good stuff!! Loved every single minute of it!!! Definitely my favorite episode for sure

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thanks for this quality documentary

[@JesseJames83]

incredible background info for the current war

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Not only is this documentary quite an interesting one, it is also very educational..

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Excellent documentary. So detailed and informative.

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This was Really Cool! Thank You for This!

[@oscarcastillo8081]

great documentary!!!!! please make one about cyber war only it's very interesting

[@retro_451]

Really great. I enjoyed every minute.

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@@DWDocumentary You keep making them, I'll absolutely keep watching them. (And recommend to my friends)

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Excellent as usual! Thank you.

[@montecristo8174]

Fantastic and very good documentary. The information provided here makes you want to just unplug completely from the internet, get rid of your mobile phone and never use a computer again. Thank you for this eye opening documentary.

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Simply amazing content. Never regret having found your channel. And in regard to the situation, its rather unsettling, as is everything in world politics

[@litneyloxan]

My brother was 18 just out of high school in 2001 in the army and was deployed to Iraq. These days he calls it the George Bush crusades. This is very eye opening, thank you.

[@grantbishop1961]

Yup and Israel did 911 all the marines know about it now. We know Larry silverstien authorized the demolition of World trade center 7.

[@hdj81Vlimited]

USA makes wars to profit......... first buy selling MONEY loans, then to sell the weapons...........then to take over the broken country in debt......

[@arcaneiconoclast319]

Listen to your bro

[@wisdomest]

another insightful documentary Thanks to all.

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Thank you for watching!

[@monsieurVi]

It would be great to watch documentary about diverse forms of hacking and how the cyber threads/fixes can attribute to our after all better vision of future. Thank you!

[@LorenzoMarkovian]

DW, Thank you, Danke Schoen, Grazie Mille, Merci Beaucoup

[@crypticTV]

1:35 Mersk Notpetya computer virus - highest cost and scale 1:45 arrests 2:16 sandworm 2:29 FBI wanted 3:04 Power cyber physical attack - edward snowden 3:56 no idea 4:20 attacks and investigation begin 7:15 US same vulnerabilities as Iran - blowback 7:50 Ukraine = training camp 8:37 Sandworm - Dune reference

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I wish all content creators could do what you just did. You're doing God's work 👍🏽

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@@Ze_Moose Haha thanks bro. I too wish creators would do this. At least use the KZbin feature to divide video into chapters. Also mind you I only finished watching start of video so will update as I finish 🤙

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@@crypticTV Much appreciate it 👏

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Thank you

[@jeffc1753]

So you just decided to quit not even a quarter of the way in?

[@metafuel]

This was excellent and heartbreaking.

[@seanlevison6361]

Kiev seems like such a lovely modern city - such a tragedy. Stay strong Ukraine.

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Great documentary! Thank you. 🙏

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😩😳😱this is very scary 😟. Thank you DW

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Great work

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Awemazing documentary. It deepened our understanding about our world today. ♥🙏

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Excellent work 👏

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DW is emerging as what BBC used to be once upon a time.

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Fair journalism.

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very informative documentary.

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Excellent documentary. DW is now a leading channel, unbiased unlike BBC.

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thank you

[@LNMarls]

"and sometimes almost entirely without human decision making" *Skynet has entered the chat*

[@PrintKingdom904]

what a fantastic documentary, one this is clear international relationships isn't as cut and dry as our governments would like for us to believe. also had no clue about the failed US attack killing 7 children's. so sad.

[@furiacruzada5127]

This is only the (on record) killing. Think about the other hundreds incident that goes unnoticed and the amount of pain and suffering those people face. We are living in a cursed times.

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DW is way better than any American news channels.

[@Grumpymillennial]

If we as human beings can’t live together in peace, maybe we are doomed to destroy ourselves. When there’s fire in the forest, wet and dry both burn.

[@HafeezKhan-xl6rl]

World 🌎 is on a brink of (Fire in the forest )

[@justmissjamey]

Humans destroy everything we touch

[@w.d.g.]

great video! Thank you!

[@Rbva]

One thing they don't mention, likely for legal reasons, is that the Iranian Centrifuges were destroyed by such a simple piece of code. It would accelerate for half a rotation, then decelerate for the other half, to produce a wobble. The instability intensified and destroyed the centrifuges. Afaik they also used the human exploit for this hack as I've heard they got the exploit into the air-gapped network by dropping USB sticks in the parking lot or somewhere an employee would have found it. Then Viola! Curiosity destroyed your centrifuges!

[@joemanthei3251]

Thank u I was literally wondering this and would’ve forgot to search it. Very interesting

[@xxxneoxxx]

This was called stuxnet, it was designed to specifically target the modules that ran the centrifuges. Genius.

[@Overnity]

another great job by DW...

[@sagittarius_a_starr]

15:50 "private companies that did work...that the CIA wouldn't touch..." damn, i didn't think there was anything too bloody or suspect or farfetched for the CIA... I don't want to imagine what these mercenaries got up to on these "missions." 23:04 how on earth did that guy on the right survive and run away from that air/artillery strike?! it looked devastating

[@autohmae]

It just means the CIA has found a way to stay further away from the battlefield. It's still the CIA telling them what to do.

[@sagittarius_a_starr]

good point... damn octopus got its suckers on everything...

[@caseyfuller9246]

Unless it was they themselves

[@oliver665321]

Thanks again dw

[@LeonCouch]

Very nicely produced video with a bird's-eye view of modern warfare, good examples & interviews & facts, and easy understandability for a general audience. Seems factual without becoming paranoid nor excessively political, while pointing fingers where the new ideas and technologies arose and were used.

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My favorite KZbin channel ⭐️

[@pepsee0]

Amazing the amounts of money spent on weaponry and wars...trillions over generations! How little have we learned that this is still continuing in 2022 instead using innovative solutions toward global peace? This planet is a gift from the Universe but won't last forever. We need to live in peace and explore our Universe and its opportunities for the continuation of our existence.

[@DanielNjora]

Great documentary and I love it .

[@oracool6129]

Towards the end of its reign, the Roman Empire also depended more and more on mercenaries to support its extensive military operations. History always repeats itself.

[@samuelyoung6272]

bravo, its sad those in power cant see their blindspot, that they're destroying the very prospect for a future