Cybersecurity in Movies: Real or Ridiculous

Hey cybies💜,

I know, I know… it’s been two weeks. I’m so sorry for ghosting you all (not in the cyber way, though). Life happened, and I promise to spill the gist soon. But for now, let’s get into today’s topic, because I know you’ve seen those Hollywood hacking scenes and thought, "Is this for real?"

Today, we’re going into some famous cyber moments in movies and TV shows from and asking the big question: “Are they real or just ridiculous?”

1️⃣ Fast & Furious 9 – The "Project Aries" Hack

Scene: The bad guys hack into a global weapon system using some “fancy” futuristic tech.

Realism Rating: 2/10

The movie makes hacking look like an intense gaming session, with someone typing at lightning speed and bypassing “every” security protocol in seconds. Sorry, but real-world hacking requires patience, vulnerabilities, and most importantly, actual logic

Entertainment Rating: 8/10

Fast cars, explosions, and “Hollywood hacking magic”? It’s ridiculous but fun to watch

Verdict: Cybersecurity experts would roll their eyes, but hey, it’s ”Fast & Furious”, not “Mr. Robot”

2️⃣ Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One – AI Supervillain

Scene: Ethan Hunt fights against "The Entity," an AI that hacks into global intelligence networks.

Realism Rating: 6/10

While AI-driven cyber threats are a thing, an all-knowing, “self-aware” AI that manipulates everything instantly? That’s still sci-fi. However, deepfake technology and AI-powered cyberattacks are very real.

Entertainment Rating: 9/10

Tom Cruise running, insane action sequences, and cyber espionage? A certified thriller

Verdict: While AI threats exist, The Entity is still in the “sci-fi horror” phase. (For now…)

3️⃣ Black Mirror: Joan is Awful – Terms & Conditions Nightmare

Scene: A woman discovers her entire life is being turned into a TV show because she unknowingly agreed to it in the fine print.

Realism Rating: 9/10

Ever actually “read” the Terms & Conditions before clicking "I Agree"? This episode highlights how much power companies can have over our data. While we’re not quite at the "turn your life into a Netflix show" level, big tech companies already collect way more data than you realize.

Entertainment Rating: 8/10

It’s creepy but thought-provoking. If you’ve ever wondered what signing away your digital privacy really means, this episode is a wake-up call

Verdict: Way too real. Protect your data, cybies

Your Turn🎤

What’s the most “outrageous” or “realistic” cyber moment you’ve seen in a movie or show? Hit reply or drop a comment, I’d love to hear your takes.

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Thank you for sticking with me, cybies💜. More gists coming your way soon!

Till next time,

Aishah❤️

Your Cyber Girlie Extraordinaire

P.S. Want to stay safe online? Read those Terms & Conditions, or at least use a VPN