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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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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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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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E53 · 22 Apr 2024 · 20 min
Derp Hacking Group
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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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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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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E49 · 19 Feb 2024 · 43 min
René Carmille & The Birth of Ethical Hacking
René Carmille is considered one of the first hackers. Today, we'd call him a hacktivist, or someone who sabotages a computer for ethical reasons. Carmille sabotaged the Nazi census of France during World War II. He saved many thousands of Jewish people by hacking Hollerith machines during the war. 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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E48 · 5 Feb 2024 · 43 min
Alan Turing & Enigma - Part 2
On this episode: Part 2 of our series on Alan Turning and Enigma: the end of World War II, the beginning of computers, and the downfall of one of the world's greatest scientists. Listen to Part 1 Support us on Patreon! 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 Show Transcript
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E47 · 22 Jan 2024 · 47 min
Alan Turing & Enigma - Part 1
Alan Turing played a pivotal role in cracking the Nazi Enigma code, a breakthrough that changed the course of World War II. In this two-part series, we uncover how Turing's work not only birthed modern computers and computer hacking but also played a crucial part in hunting down deadly U-boats, revealing the dark secrets hidden within the Enigma machine. Listen to Part 2! Support us on Patreon! 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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E46 · 8 Jan 2024 · 38 min
Jonathan James
Jonathan James, also known as "c0mrade," was a renowned computer hacker who gained notoriety for his impressive skills at a young age. His story highlights the complex world of cybercrime and the ethical dilemmas surrounding it. Support us on Patreon! Shop Modem Mischief Merch . Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by David Burgis Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song "You Are Digital" by Computerbandit Show Transcript
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