How Blindness Led a Brazilian Hacker to Cybersecurity and Accessibility Advocacy
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juan mathews rebello santos
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Summary
A personal narrative from Juan Mathews Rebello Santos, the first blind hacker in Brazil, describing how losing his sight led him to a career in cybersecurity and how he now focuses on securing accessibility tools and advocating for inclusive security practices. The article highlights his journey from adversity to becoming a cybersecurity professional and accessibility advocate.
Key quotes
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Did you know that there is a blind hacker?
hacker @bnvd.org
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