Inside the windowless room that hacked into Islamic State and set about bring it down
So when Sarah sat down with the ABC for an exclusive interview she couldn't use her real name.
It was seen as a critical assignment. Islamic State's ability to recruit online through its sophisticated videos and glossy magazines written in several languages allowed the group's hateful messaging to metastasise across the world.In this battle, Sarah's computer skills were as powerful and as consequential as an SAS soldier who eliminates enemies with lethal force on the ground.
Some details of this operation have now been declassified. They provide a rare insight into how professional hackers played a key role in weakening Islamic State's recruitment and ability to launch attacks.Sarah works for the Australian Signals Directorate , one of the nation's most secretive organisations.
Ben Staughton is in charge of ASD's hacking division and has never spoken publicly about Australia's ability to hack and attack online.The ABC met Staughton at ASD's headquarters.
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