Modem Mischief
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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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
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
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.
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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
Written & Researched by Emily McGinn
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.
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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
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.
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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
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.
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.
Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
Written & Researched by Jim Rowley
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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.
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.
Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
On this episode, we explore the Hot Lotto Fraud scandal, involving Eddie Tipton, a former lottery security expert. We'll look at how Tipton manipulated lottery systems to win millions and the investigation that led to his downfall. This case reveals the vulnerabilities in lottery security and the consequences of insider fraud.
The Ghost Squad Hackers, a hacking collective with origins in the Anonymous movement. Explore their motivations, notable cyber-attacks against government and corporate entities, and the broader implications of hacktivism in the digital age.
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If there was an original gangster of the information superhighway, Kevin Mitnick (aka Condor) would be it. This is the story of the man who started it all.
Originally aired on October 20, 2021.
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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
Written & Researched by Jonah Svihus
Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard
Theme Song “You Are Digital” by Computerbandit
We're tracking the shadowy footsteps of Wizard Spider, the notorious ransomware group that's eluded capture. Delve into the world of cyberattacks and uncover the mystery of how these digital bandits operate. Who is really safe in this digital age?
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We delve into the shocking abduction of Chloe Ayling and its eerie connection to the enigmatic Black Death Group. We’ll unravel the sinister web of cybercrime, human trafficking, and the dark underworld that binds them together.
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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
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In the shadowy world of cryptocurrency, the enigmatic figure known as Ruja Ignatova, the infamous "Crypto Queen," orchestrated a Ponzi scheme, bilking billions of dollars from unsuspecting investors through her audacious creation, OneCoin. Join us as we delve deep into the chilling tale of deception, greed, and a woman whose cunning mastery of the digital underworld has earned her a place among the most no...
Redboxing, Cacti and lots and lots of prank calls. This is the story of the Phone Losers of America.
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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
Written & Researched by Ed Leer
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Chicago activism, Anonymous, Scientology, Wikileaks, drug cartels, betrayal, and the military-industrial complex. This is the story of Jeremy Hammond.
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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
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Dark room vulnerabilities, teenage hackers and the power of social engineering. This is the story of the Lapsu$ hacking group.
Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
Written & Researched by David Burgis
Multinational aviation companies, Chinese spies, Marvel superheroes, diplomatic negotiations, massive data theft, and the endgame of China’s cyberwarfare program. This is the story of Turbine Panda and part four of our series on Chinese Hacking.
Software pirates, esoteric industrial software, undercover operations, and China’s criminal hacking community. This is the story of CRACK99 and part three of our series on Chinese hacking.
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