Explore the evolution of cybersecurity threats and historical hacking incidents in this 57-minute conference talk from BSides Columbus 2019. Delve into key events from 1903 to 2019, including early malware developments, significant cyber espionage cases, and the impact of technological shifts on security. Examine how complexity has become the enemy of effective cybersecurity and learn about the digital renaissance, infestation, and response strategies. Gain insights into the fundamental challenges facing the cybersecurity industry and understand why assumption-based security approaches fall short compared to evidence-based methods.