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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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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Recent Episodes of Modem Mischief
Aaron Swartz & the Open Internet
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
Episode • 17 June 2024 • 28m and 58s
Colonial Pipeline Hack
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
Episode • 10 June 2024 • 21m and 24s
Vladimir Levin & Hacking Citibank
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
Episode • 3 June 2024 • 23m and 14s
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
Episode • 27 May 2024 • 23m and 28s
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
Episode • 20 May 2024 • 16m and 37s
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...
Episode • 13 May 2024 • 27m and 36s
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
Episode 55 • 6 May 2024 • 27m and 17s
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.
Episode 54 • 29 April 2024 • 25m and 46s
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
Episode 53 • 22 April 2024 • 20m and 13s
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
Episode 52 • 15 April 2024 • 25m and 45s
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