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On this bonus episode, gaming chaos, police raids, and the face behind a notorious Derp hacking group. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Emily McGinn Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
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Modem Mischief
Keith Korneluk · Tech & Science · English
Modem Mischief tells the true stories of the outlaws of cyberspace. Hackers, dark web lurkers and cybercrime perpetrators of the digital underground are explored in this true crime series.
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27 May 2024 · 23 min
Vault 7 Hack
Workplace bullying, the Nuclear Option, and why you should never write your passwords down in a notebook. This is the story of Josh Schlute and the Vault 7 Hack. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Katie Fedigan-Linton Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
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20 May 2024 · 17 min
Ransomware Attacks
Digital extortion. Hackers sieze your data and a ransom is paid to retrieve it. But this time, it turned deadly... Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Lauren Minkoff Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
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13 May 2024 · 28 min
Hector Monsegur (aka Sabu) & Lulzsec
We delve into the story of Hector Monsegur, also known as 'Sabu', a central figure in the hacktivist group Lulzsec. Explore his rise to infamy in the cyber world, his pivotal role in high-profile cyber attacks, and the dramatic turn of events that led him to collaborate with law enforcement. Join us for a gripping narrative on the complexities of cyber ethics, activism, and the thin line between right and wrong. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Ed Leer Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song "You Are Digital" by Computerbandit
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E55 · 6 May 2024 · 27 min
ILOVEYOU Computer Worm
It infected over 10 million computers and caused millions of dollars of damage world wide. The ILOVEYOU computer worm compromised passwords through a bug in Microsoft Outlook. This is the story of ILOVEYOU and the creator, Onel de Guzman. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Mixed and Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
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E54 · 29 Apr 2024 · 26 min
Shadow Brokers
On this episode: secret government tools, ransomware, and one of the biggest unsolved hacks of all time. This is the story of the Shadow Brokers. Create, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by David Burgis Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit.
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E52 · 15 Apr 2024 · 26 min
Rise of Napster
Napster changed the music industry forever. But the music industry sued the illegal streaming service into oblivion. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by David Burgis Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
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8 Apr 2024 · 25 min
John Draper aka Captain Crunch
This is the story of how one man who called himself Captain Crunch used a toy whistle to hack the phone company. This is John Draper, the original phone phreak. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Charlotte Cornbrooks Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
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1 Apr 2024 · 22 min
Hackweiser and Hackah Jak
On this episode, an all-out cyber world war, the infamous hack of the Girl Scouts' website, and one hackers' role in the FBI. This is the story of the Hackweiser hacking group and Jesse Tuttle aka Hackah Jak. Show Transcript Shop Modem Mischief Merch ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Emily McGinn Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
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E51 · 25 Mar 2024 · 42 min
Honker Union
On this episode: patriotism, race riots, maritime disputes, cybercrime, a hostage crisis, and the first generation of Chinese hackers. This is the story of the Honker Union hacking group. Support us on Patreon! Show Transcript Shop Modem Mischief Merch ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
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E50 · 11 Mar 2024 · 44 min
World of Hell
On this episode: website defacement gangs, NASA, September 11th, Venezuelan oligarchs, and the US government's war on teenage hackers. This is the story of the World of Hell hacking group. Support us on Patreon! Show Transcript Shop Modem Mischief Merch ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
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