Modem Mischief

Aaron Swartz wanted a free and open Internet. The government didn't and it cost Aaron his life. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Katie Fedigan-Linton Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

The savange ransomware attack of Colonial Pipeline was close to bringing travel in the United States to a standstill. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by John Phillips Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

St. Petersberg computer hacker Vladimir Levin allegedly hacked Citibank in the mid-1990's and stole thousands of dollars. This is his story. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by John Phillips Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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. 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

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

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

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

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

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. 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

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

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. 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

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. Show Transcript 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

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. Support us on Patreon! Shop Modem Mischief Merch  Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk  Written & Researched by Jonah Svihus Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song “You Are Digital” by Computerbandit Show Transcript

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? Show Transcript 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

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. 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

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 notorious cybercriminals of our time. Support us on Patreon! Shop Modem Mischief Merch Show Transcript Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

Redboxing, Cacti and lots and lots of prank calls. This is the story of the Phone Losers of America. Support us on Patreon! Shop Modem Mischief Merch Show Transcript Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Ed Leer Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

Chicago activism, Anonymous, Scientology, Wikileaks, drug cartels, betrayal, and the military-industrial complex. This is the story of Jeremy Hammond. 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

Dark room vulnerabilities, teenage hackers and the power of social engineering. This is the story of the Lapsu$ hacking group. Support us on Patreon! Shop Modem Mischief Merch Show Transcript Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by David Burgis Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

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. Support us on Patreon! Show Transcript Modem Mischief Merch! Chinese Hacking Series: Part 1 - Wicked Rain Part 2 - Wicked Rose Part 3 - CRACK99 Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

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. Support us on Patreon! Buy Modem Mischief Merch! Show Transcript Listen to Part 1 - Titan Rain Listen to Part 2 - Wicked Rose Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

A bonus episode from the archives! A darknet drug dealer is arrested for selling fentanyl on the way to a beard convention. We just can't make this stuff up. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Lauren Minkoff Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Son You Are Digital by Computerbandit

On this episode: diplomatic incidents, patriotic hackers, the Chinese military, industrial espionage, online heists, and the civilian side of China's hacking program. This is the story of Wicked Rose, the Network Crack Program Hacker Group and part two of our China hacking series. Listen to Part 1 of our Chinese Hacking Series. Support us on Patreon! Buy Modem Mischief Merch! Show Transcript Listen to Part 1 - Titan Rain Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

Defense contractors, military secrets, hacker vigilantes, and the origins of China's cyberwarfare program. This is the story of Titan Rain. This is Part 1 of our series on Chinese hacking. Support us on Patreon! Buy Modem Mischief Merch! Show Transcript Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

Muslim hacktivism, British rappers, white supremacists, the Islamic State, and the evolution of cyberterrorism. This is the story of Junaid Hussain and Team Poison. Support us on Patreon! Buy 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

On this episode: American defectors, Islamic theocracies, patriotic hackers, online proxy wars, and Game of Thrones. This is the story of the Rocket Kitten hacking group. Support us on Patreon! Shop Modem Mischief Merch! Show Transcript Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

Warez groups, undercover cops, and the war on software piracy. This is the story of DrinkorDie and the largest piracy bust of all time. Support us on Patreon! Buy Modem Mischief Merch! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Jim Rowley Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Show Transcript

Leaked nudes, broken hearts and the largest iCloud hack of all time. This is the story of The Fappening aka Celebgate. This is a bonus episode of Modem Mischief that aired earlier this year. If you like this bonus episode, and would like to hear more, become a patron on Patreon or a paid subscription on Apple Podcasts.  Buy some Modem Mischief Merch! Show Transcript Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

Hacktivism, private cybersecurity companies, government surveillance, and dinosaur puppets. This is the story of Phineas Fisher. Or, as Reddit refers to him as: a vigilante hacker god. Support us on Patreon! Buy some 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

West German hackers, the KGB, Berkeley scientists, and enough hash to kill a police horse. This is the story of Project Equalizer. Support us on Patreon! 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

They've helped topple governments and went to war with the Church of Scientology. This robin hood hacktivist group strikes fear into the establishment. They are Anonymous. Support us on Patreon! 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

How Seth Rogan almost started World War III with North Korea. This is the story of the Sony Pictures hack. This episode originally debuted on our Patreon page. If you like the show and want to hear more bonus episodes, subscribe! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Ryan Lee Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

Julian Assange is in big trouble. With the American government hot on his tail and multiple sexual assault allegations against him, Assange has taken refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy with slow WiFi and very little privacy. This is the conclusion of our three-part series. Support us on Patreon! Listen to Part 1 Listen to Part 2 Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

Julian Assange is a man on the run. He has the full attention of the United States government. He released “Collateral Murder” on Wikileaks, in collaboration with Chelsea Manning - a damning video that showed the cruel nature of war. But there are other dark forces at play in Part 2. Support us on Patreon! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Modem Mischief Website

Dubbed "the most dangerous man on the Internet", Julian Assange has swayed elections and exposed heinous acts perpetrated by governments. On Part 1 of this 3-part series we discover Assange's hacker origins and the birth of Wikileaks. Support us on Patreon! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song "You Are Digital" by Computerbandit

Kim Jong-Un has a state sponsored group of hackers known as the Lazarus Group to do his bidding. This is the story of how the hermit kingdom of North Korea wages war online. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

Hunted by the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, hacker Michael Calce aka Mafiaboy took down some of the world's largest websites and caused $1.2 billion dollars in damages. Support us on Patreon! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Start your own podcast today with LibSyn. Use the code “FRIEND” for your first month free!

He was given the longest prison sentence ever for hacking. He ran up over $86 million dollars in fraudulent credit card charges. This is the story of Max Butler aka Iceman. Support us on Patreon! Start your own podcast today with LibSyn. Use the code “FRIEND” for your first month free! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

A disastrous cyberattack on the country of Ukraine that had worldwide ramifications. NotPetya was something far more sinister than a case of ransomware. This was an act of war perpetrated by Russia. Support us on Patreon! Start your own podcast today with LibSyn. Use the code “FRIEND” for your first month free! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Listen to True Crime Guys podcast

Andrew Alan Escher Auernheimer aka weev hacked Michael Bloomberg and Diane Sawyer as part of the hacker group Goatse Security. As a self-proclaimed "troll", he toyed with LGBTQ authors on Amazon and published his far-right views all over the Internet. Support us on Patreon! Created, Hosted & Produced by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by David Burgis Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Podca$h - Cash for your podcast!

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad was once an avid computer nerd. Now, the Syrian president presides over a ragtag group of hackers ready to unleash cybercrime havoc on a global scale. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by David Burgis Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song "You Are Digital" by Computerbandit Listen to If the Walls Could Talk Podcast

When Vladimir Putin needs mischief made in cyberspace, he taps Fancy Bear. This hacking group has conducted cyber attacks on the Ukraine, the DNC, French elections and more. They've waged cyber war on a global scale.   Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit    Listen to the Follow Friday Podcast.

This is not an easy story to hear, but an important one to tell. This is the story of #Gamergate, a brutal harassment campaign against video game developers Zoe Quinn and Brianna Wu as well as feminist media critic Anita Sarskeesian.    Support us on Patreon!   Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Lauren Minkoff Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit   Listen to True Crime Cat Lawyer Podcast