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Malicious Life Podcast: The Mystery of Cicada 3301

Written by Malicious Life Podcast | Jan 18, 2022 2:18:17 PM

"Hello. We are looking for highly intelligent individuals. To find them, we have devised a test…" These words, found in a message posted on 4Chan in January 2012, started a global treasure hunt, with thousands of crypto-puzzle-loving and curious individuals desperately competing with one another to be the first to crack the devilish puzzles created by the mysterious Cicada 3301. Who is Cicada3301, and what are their goals? Check it out…

Cicada 3301