This Hacker Makes $160K a Day ⁠- After He Got Out of Federal Prison🎙Darknet Diaries Ep. 60: dawgyg 

I wouldn't get out of bed for 160k a day. Now 161k, totally different story

I really hope dawgyG's dad will open up to him. He is simply doing what he loves, and what he enjoys

The most impressive hack this guy did was that he was 12 in 1994 and 22 in 2006

Love the channel, found it recently and I have watched no joke 50 + episodes

This guy was good at computers. Judge should've incourage him to do better with computers. Instead they ban it LOL. This is how villains made. Great content btw

Crazy how life can go, he accidently logged into a hackers chatroom

Tommy is a great guy, taking his time to turn his life around trying the best to please his old man.. my hats off to him.

I found the show a couple weeks ago over Christmas - and I've binged every single episode. I listen to it while I code and it's made me so productive but also so entertained. keep up the great work & the great storytelling Jack.

I remember seeing a documentary on this guy. He just runs through bug bounties like they're nothing

Son: "I made $1 Million!" Dad: "Get a real job!" Real sad to hear this.

This was a wild story - been listening to you for two years! Thanks for everything you do and for inspiring me to make my own content, Jack.

I'm so happy I found this channel. Such a good listen. And I've highly recommended it to many people.

the only podcast channel I always listen in its entirely. truly great content. keep it up!

bro fr hacked into the military in highschool just so he could skip school

man, I needed to hear this story so badly. I couldn't stop smiling and saying "I needed to hear this" at the end, when he started talking about his suggestions. Thanks doggyg!

If the government had any sense they would of recruited him when he was 19. You can’t take someone’s passion and gift away from them.

Such a good story. Hope he is able to continue to get closer to his dad and that his dad is able to see that he is truly doing amazing meaningful work making the world a more secure place

If you keep producing content like this, you'll be a millionaire in no time. You can't always see where you're headed but if you keep working towards your goals eventually you'll get there. You're motivated stay that way! Best of luck and good fortune Jack Rhysider.

This man's crucible is so inspiring. I hope Tommy knows he is a huge inspiration to so many. Jack too!

All these stories are not only entertaining, but informative and inspiring. Well done, all around. I love when passion, skill and determination come together to make something beautiful. I'm on my way to a similar story!

After he said he hacked EA I already knew this was a good man that should have his record expunged.

Love your channel Jack and thank the guy for telling his history was very interesting and I find the hacking in the 1990s kind of interesting since the internet was still kind of like a new piece of tech.

*With markets tumbling, inflation soaring, the Fed imposing large interest-rate hike, while treasury yields are rising rapidly which means more red ink for portfolios this quarter. How can I profit from the current volatile market, I'm still at a crossroads deciding if to liquidate my $120,000 bond/stock portfolio*

very inspiring im getting into ethical hacking and litterally spend all day and night reading and watching hacking videos and learning how to use these tools. I was also incarcerated for 3 years as a child. He is proof that it can be done. Thats all i needed to go hard on this journey! Ill see you arounf DAWGYG hopefully in a ctf or a lecture

That dad sounds like my dad. Telling me to get a real job, work for 50 years then retire. No sir. I'm retiring before 40 kind sir. Won't be working my whole life like you.

i know this dude from a video game.. lol Tommy is one of the most interesting people ive ever been in contact with. incredibly motivated and tons of heart. love you bro!

favorite episode so far

Dawgyg is one of the OGs of hacking and bug bounty’s. If this dude wrote a 3 volume info product on how to become a master hacker and sold it as both a digital and hard product he would make his green hat a gold hat overnight.

A little note about Tommy's dad wanting his son to get a real job, dads are just like that. Deep inside, he's proud.

I’m incredibly fortunate to came across you on RU-vid, someone like you in my life. I couldn't have gotten a brand new car without you. THANK YOU *MYSTERY PLANETORG*

Who does this cover at for this series. Its incredible!

Him saying "wigger" and not "wigga" is wild 😂😂😂

The punishment for these crimes has to change. Imagine how helpful to national security this could be? Have them work for the government as a part of their probation. Putting these smart kids in prison or not allowing them to use a computer is a waste of national resources. He couldn't go to school because he couldn't use a computer. This is upsetting. This kid and many others would be of great help to win the cyber war against our enemies. Uncle Sam, please stop punishing kids the wrong way. Put them to work instead of punishing them from doing what they love to do. Also, pay them well.

Great Episode... I use to hack Honda motorbikes, 440 four sport and the 550 four without a key or tool. If I saw one parked up, I used to start it up and leave it idling, waiting for the guy that owned it. Watching his face was a picture as he scratched his head thinking.. "What the Fuck"!!" Yeah, nicking bikes was an addiction for me and I ended up doing 2 spells in jail, so I can relate to DAWGYG. Again, great Episode as usual . P.S I did go to the owner and tell him what the flaw in me actually starting his bike was. A fuse lol

Hey Jack, I have recently discovered your channel and just wanted to say that i really enjoy your videos, keep it up!

Seems like a good guy at heart and humble. Hope relationship with dad improves. I think a lot of us can relate

What I don't understand is how the government would rather prosecute a guy who is hacking at 12 because he is bored, than take that guy send him to a high end computer school and make him work for the military for 6 years after he graduates/ turns 18? Seems like a much better use of people with ability, rather than sending them to prison to waste their lives away. Especially for " computer crimes" that aren't really crimes.

*hides face to protect identity *describes in detail, his tattoos 10 points

These corporations are paying pennies for what the exploit could cost them.

I have a full appreciation for DAWGYG. His story is incredible what a guy.

I have loved listening to your show since the beginning! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

hell no!! This bro basically hacked everyone😂😂

the system is rotten, they could've use his skills for other purposes and not lock him up. idiots.

Maybe the most underrated podcast on the internet

hackers break into computers, can't prevent a child from entering their secret chat

"No matter how many times they removed him, he kept... finding... a... way... in..." **suspensful music** "Yeah so I basically I just kept clicking reconnect" LMAO

Thank you Jack for the weekly uploads ily

He really tattooed something on his body from a Jarule song 💀.

He doesn't make $160,000 per day lol. He probably had a few bug bounties that paid him that much but it doesn't happen everyday.

Tommy is just a natural, very hard to beat.

Awwwyeaaahh!! I've been checking Spotify every day for a new DND ep

the thing about interesting people is they are able to embellish just enough to make their story good. A mostly true story here, you'll find they are the best kind

Good for him for turning his life around.

if anyone skips these episodes because of just bad language i feel sorry for them and they dont deserve the great podcasts you offer . once again an amazing episode . will you ever make a bad one i dont know but i doubt it haha

Excellent example of who not to hang out with.

Reminds me of the good old days. I knew I'd eventually get into serious trouble if I didn't change my ways. Now I barely touch a pc unless I need to do taxes.

Dude needs to join hacking competitions

ive been listening to u for yrs. didnt know u were on YT. love the content

"Hacker" who doesn't know what is encryption. Good job dude. Cool story. Good prepared guy

Lmfao, 160k a day is what multibillionaires do a day… 💀

this guys story almost made me cry I can relate to this so much, my dad can be the same way and im from West Virginia, I wish this guy was my friend so I could tell him my story and have someone to tell my hacks too lol. If you see this ommy, Keep your head up and take care of your family Dawg thats the number one thing in life but learning computers is always going to be there. I hope all works out for you and you get the respect of your dad you deserve G. in my case my dad just acts like he is never satisfied or proud of you because he wants to see you be the best you can become as well as the fact he cant deal with his emotions like mine I feel but I could be wrong too lol hope all is well OG. Teach me your ways!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

It’s a real shame the amount of people that end up in prison for anything related to cyber crimes to finally being able to make it legally and excel in the world

Tommy's dad:"I don't believe that's an actual job" My dad:"Okay so this coach has good reviews"

Dude bought GTS for 50K 💀.

Am I the only one that would just bounce out of the country after I'm out? There is no way you can pay these crazy compensation sums and no computer is just not acceptable. Fuck it... just go to a foreign country and do what you want. Asking a computer expert to not touch a computer is like banning a mechanic from touching a car or a banker from touching money virtually or otherwise... its just unreasonable.

Your help was unexpected, it turned out to be timely such a divine intervention, I can’t thank you enough

Fyi DG your dad thinks the money is dirty, it doesn't matter how much you make until he understands that your career is legitimate. Also, happy to hear this heartwarming story, I'm happy for your success DG.

"just as much addicted to hacking as I've been any drug" felt that, my first real important system I got into felt better than my first time doing blow, will never forget that high

Despite what some people might think the US government and military does not employ the most talented minds. The most talented minds always go into private sectors. When top notch talent gets in criminal trouble the government is usually all over it, drooling at the opportunity.

This blows my mind how people can profit from this. I wouldn't even know where to begin 😅

Hey Jack, love the content. Can you do the backstory of the Turkish man who stole 55 million due to ATM hacking in NYC. Ercan Findikoglu I believe his name was.

As intelligent as he is, he's always trying to seek the validation of others. Family I'll buy you cars, will you love me now? Dad I'm getting a "real" job, will you love me now?

Change title to MADE $160K IN ONE DAY!!

Are you forgetting about spotify or why are some of these episodes not in there? Nice episode, love your work jack!

Shivers down my spine when he said diesel therapy

I think his list of websites he didn't hack would've been shorter than his list of hacked sites lolol

300 bucks is a joke... low hanging or not it is still a critical vulnerability...they should pay based on severity + complexity not just complexity...

tell dawgyg if is addicted to buy cars and running out of people, i am always here for him!!!!!😄

You notice all this guys getting into trouble the main reason they where bored. Intel should pick this up. Put them to work early. In my humble opinion.

hacker describing his tattoos in detail at the beginning

thats really admirable how he wants to make his dad proud-he respects him a lot after.maybe he can create a non profit or his own business teaching kids to direct their curiosity and partnering with a government agency or another respectable organization.

Wish I had a son like him. Btw, buy your dad a "hacking for dummy book" instead of a truck 🤣

I’m not a computer guy at all, but I love things episode. Reminds me of Radiolab.

Persistence is key to getting what you want

At age 67, this inspires me to get back in the saddle. I don't really need the money, but I am bored with retirement.

you know you're a hacking master when you get caught into prison because of it :)

This is a fascinating interview. I knew of dawgyg but had no idea about his life before H1

Bro DawgG live your life for you. What you do with bounties is a real job

You really need to stop with this thing you do. You pause them in the middle of their story to, sometimes verbatim, just repeat what they just said again. Just let them tell their awesome story! GUEST: "I would DDOS my school's internet so I could go outside and play" JACK: *ABRUPTLY PAUSES* "He would DDOS his school's internet because he would rather go outside and play?" *UNPAUSES* Like dood. Sometimes it's best to just let them tell it lol, I get maybe you are trying to get to a target time limit or something but this kills it for me. And when you clearly overreact or try to overdramatize something to buzz it up. Also you can stop sneaking in ways to mentions yourself or your own background - you're a youtuber.

Hey Jack I was wondering how much time does it take you to make a video! I love so much your content and I am close to have been watching everything, I am sad that there will no longer be new content for sometime, you are such a good story teller!

They tried to break me in prison. I said F em and left the country. On day when drug laws change I'll come back.

This hacker made $160K in ONE DAY, not "a day". That implies he's making $160K a day 😂

Great show!!

awesome episode! loved reading Phrack in the early 2000 🏴‍☠️

Leet hacker giving out his plates on youtube, nooo Tommy

You realize that making fixed amount a day (steady state) versus making that same amount on a day are two very different things, right?

Love the skyline appreciation ❤

What an amazing story, I loved hearing at the end the things he did for so many of his family members :)

Feel bad for the guy at the end not having anyone too talk too about the stuff he does and have irl friends. I think thats just a part of being a hacker, and if you do make friends that aren't hackers telling them you're a hacker is just gonna make them not trust you. Best too be a hacker and something else and let that something else be who you are IRL. You'll do a lot better.

The restriction on any computer access seems archaic nowadays. Like, almost everything is connected to the internet now or has some form of a computer associated with its design. This punishment practice has to be revisited since it would honestly hinder a person's ability to be reintegrated back into society.