The podcast 'Malicious Life' by Cybereason delves into untold stories of cybersecurity history, featuring insights from hackers, experts, journalists, and politicians. In the episode 'How Entire Countries Can Lose the Internet,' it highlights the vulnerability of the internet infrastructure to disruptions caused by ship anchors, animals, or saboteurs. By severing a few key cables, massive populations can be left without internet access

 Disruptions to internet cables can cause major outages affecting large populations

This power flowing through the lines is a double-edged sword, as it can be manipulated for sinister purposes if in the wrong hands.
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