Defeating the Hackers

PG
1h 0m
2013
6.3 /10 (3)

Overview

Exploring the murky and fast-paced world of the hackers out to steal money and identities and wreak havoc with people's online lives, and the scientists who are joining forces to help defeat them.

Country : Not Available
Languages : English
Released Date: 2013-10-26
Director : Kate Dart

Top Billed Cast

Eric Chien

Self

Rupert Penry-Jones

Naarator

Liam O'Murchu

Self

Barnaby Jack

Self

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