Modem Mischief

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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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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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.

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Redboxing, Cacti and lots and lots of prank calls. This is the story of the Phone Losers of America.

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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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Dark room vulnerabilities, teenage hackers and the power of social engineering. This is the story of the Lapsu$ hacking group.

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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.

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Chinese Hacking Series:

Part 1 - Wicked Rain

Part 2 - Wicked Rose

Part 3 - CRACK99

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Muslim hacktivism, British rappers, white supremacists, the Islamic State, and the evolution of cyberterrorism. This is the story of Junaid Hussain and Team Poison.

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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.

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Warez groups, undercover cops, and the war on software piracy. This is the story of DrinkorDie and the largest piracy bust of all time.

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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. 

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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.

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

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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.

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How Seth Rogan almost started World War III with North Korea. This is the story of the Sony Pictures hack.

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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.

Listen to Part 1 - Rise of Wikileaks

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Project Raven is a state-of-the-art cyber-espionage program in the United Arab Emirates started by Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (known as MbZ). It keeps tabs on anyone who poses a threat to the country. And, they were using American hackers to spy on their own citizens.

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When the country of Israel needs help on the digital battlefield, they turn to their own Unit 8200. Comprised of the smartest hackers and computer engineers in the country, they are the country's last line of cyber defense. Support us on Patreon

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He was a big baller. He loved a party and turning it up to eleven. His name was Kim Schmitz but you probably know him as Kim Dotcom. He founded MegaUpload, founded the Internet Party and is a wanted man. This is his story.

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This 1980's hacker gang in Milwaukee ruled the telephone lines. But what started as an innocent search for computer games, turned into a country-wide manhunt. This is the story of the 414's and the birth of cybercrime. Support us on Patreon

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He lived his early hacker life on the run. The man known as Dark Dante hacked mobsters, the government and even a radio station to win himself a free Porsche. This is the story of Kevin Poulsen.

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The man loved drugs, women and dogs (not necessarily in that order). He also created anti-virus software that ran on practically every computer. He lived hard and  he partied even harder. This is the story of John McAfee.

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How was an entire country's nuclear program completely derailed by a computer virus engineered by a foreign government? This is the story of Operation Olympic Games and Stuxnet.

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He masterminded one of the largest cases of credit card fraud in history. He hacked and partied his way into cybercrime lore. This is the story of Albert Gonzalez aka SoupNazi.

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On Christmas Day, as millions of kids unwrapped their gifts, Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network was hacked by The Lizard Squad. Welcome to the Grinchiest cybercrime story of all time.

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When one lone computer hacker from the U.K. becomes obsessed with aliens, hacking into NASA to expose them is the only thing that makes sense. This is the story of Gary McKinnon

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During the 2016 Presidential election, the server of the DNC was hacked. Embarassing details were leaked. Was it the Russians? The Chinese? Or was it a lone hacker? This is the story of the elusive Guccifer 2.0.

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The 1980's represented the dawn of the hacker age. No group represents the early days of hacking and cybercrime more than LoD, aka the Legion of Doom. Led by Lex Luthor, Erik Bloodaxe and The Mentor, the Legion of Doom ruled the online BBS systems and struck fear into the hearts of the US government.

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The United States government has done some shady stuff. Spying on American citizens on US soil is just another example. This is the story of the man who exposed it. One man and his Rubick's Cube. This is the story of Edward Snowden.

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The year was 1987. A Chicago television station's broadcast was eerily interrupted by someone in a Max Headroom mask. Things were said. Bare bottoms were spanked. Viewers were left in shock.  And it all happened on live television.

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If there was an original gangster of the information superhighway, Kevin Mitnick aka Condor would be it. The man hacked, phreaked and socially engineered himself into cybercrime folklore. Meet the man who the US government thought could launch a nuclear strike by whistling into a payphone.

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Despite the popularity of The Silk Road, life for Ross Ulbricht aka Dread Pirate Roberts is spiraling out of control and law enforcement is at his heels. This is the story of the downfall of The Silk Road.

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When Ross Ulbricht decided to go into business for himself, he had no idea that he was going to make history as an international darknet kingpin. This is the story of The Silk Road and Dread Pirate Roberts.

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Modem Mischief the stories of the outlaws of cyberspace. The hackers, phone phreaks, dark web lurkers and cybercrime perpetrators of the digital underground. Debuting October 6th, 2021. 

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