Every Truth (And Lie) Told in Netflix's 'Zero Day,' Ranked

Netflix’s ‘Zero Day’ places viewers in the midst of a massive cyberattack that cripples the United States. While some aspects of the cyberattack feel eerily plausible, others stray into sci-fi. Malware Research Engineer at Moonlock, the cybersecurity division of MacPaw, gives his analysis of the show.

By Mykhailo Pazyniuk, Malware Research Engineer at Moonlock, the cybersecurity division of MacPaw.

Netflix’s ‘Zero Day’ places viewers in the midst of a massive cyberattack that cripples the United States. With Robert De Niro starring as a former U.S. President investigating the attack, the series explores themes of political intrigue, digital warfare, and the fragility of modern infrastructure. But just how realistic is ‘Zero Day’ from a cybersecurity perspective?

As a malware research engineer, I watched the show with a critical eye. While some aspects of the cyberattack ...