Modem Mischief

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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June 17, 2024 28 mins

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

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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

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June 3, 2024 23 mins

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

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May 27, 2024 23 mins

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

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May 20, 2024 16 mins

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

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May 13, 2024 27 mins

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.

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May 6, 2024 27 mins

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

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April 29, 2024 25 mins

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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April 22, 2024 20 mins

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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April 15, 2024 25 mins

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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April 8, 2024 24 mins

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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April 1, 2024 21 mins

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.

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March 25, 2024 41 mins

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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March 11, 2024 43 mins

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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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.

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February 5, 2024 43 mins

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.

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January 22, 2024 46 mins

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.

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January 8, 2024 38 mins

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.

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December 11, 2023 44 mins

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.

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November 27, 2023 41 mins

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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