In 2013, the Black Hat community was largely hostile toward the NSA following the Edward Snowden revelations. General Keith Alexander, Rogers' predecessor, had been heckled during his 2013 keynote. The atmosphere for Rogers in 2015 was tense, charged with skepticism and scrutiny.
In the years since its release, Blackhat has undergone a critical re-evaluation. blackhat.2015
The film begins with a malware attack on a Chinese nuclear power plant, followed by a manipulation of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Hathaway, the creator of the original code used in the attack, is recruited by FBI agent Carol Barrett and Chinese captain Chen Dawai. In 2013, the Black Hat community was largely