TBT: The confessions of the hacker who saved the internet

PLUS: The best WIRED stories from this month a year ago.

View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 05.06.21 At 22, Marcus Hutchins singlehandedly saved the internet. From a bedroom in his parents' house, Hutchins stopped WannaCry, a self-spreading digital worm that, at the time, was the worst cyberattack the world had ever seen. Three months later, he was showered with praise at Defcon, a hacker conference in Las Vegas. Then, while waiting for his flight home, Hutchins was arrested. Read more about the hacker who saved the internet, plus more of the best WIRED stories from this month a year ago, below.   The Confessions of the Hacker Who Saved the Internet At 22, Marcus Hutchins put a stop to the worst cyberattack the world had ever seen. Then he was arrested by the FBI. This is his untold story. The Best Stories From This Month, Last Year 27 Animal Crossing Tips to Up Your Island Game From growing hybrid flowers to catching pesky wasps, these tricks will turn you into a pro. How to Turn Your Smartphone Into a Webcam Using your phone (old or new) as a camera for your Zoom meetings is an easy and affordable way to be visibly present if you don't have a webcam on your laptop or PC. The World Is Still Producing More Oil Than It Needs. Why? Today, petroleum producers around the world will start shutting down wells after the Covid-19 pandemic caused demand to plummet. What took them so long? The First Shot: Inside the Covid Vaccine Fast Track The very first vaccine candidate entered human trials—and Neal Browning's arm—on March 16. Behind the scenes at Moderna and the beginning of an unprecedented global sprint. How to Avoid Spam—Using Disposable Contact Information The next time you sign up for a coupon code or retail promotion, use these apps to avoid spam text and email messages. How to Set Your Social Media to Control Who Sees What Pick who sees your tweets, Facebook posts, and Instagram stories—and choose what you want to see, too. GET WIRED Stare the future right in the eye. Get 1 year of unlimited access to WIRED for less than $2 per month. Plus, get a free tote. Subscribe now.     This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions   Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.