Aaron Swartz & the Open Internet
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Aaron Swartz wanted a free and open Internet. The government didn't and it cost Aaron his life. Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Katie Fedigan-Linton Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by
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Colonial Pipeline Hack
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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 Written & Researched by John Phillips Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by
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Vladimir Levin & Hacking Citibank
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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 Written & Researched by John Phillips Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by
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Vault 7 Hack
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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 Written & Researched by Katie Fedigan-Linton Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by
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Ransomware Attacks
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Digital extortion. Hackers sieze your data and a ransom is paid to retrieve it. But this time, it turned deadly... Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Lauren Minkoff Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by
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Hector Monsegur (aka Sabu) & Lulzsec
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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 Written & Researched by Ed Leer Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song "You Are Digital" by
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ILOVEYOU Computer Worm
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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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Shadow Brokers
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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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Derp Hacking Group
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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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Rise of Napster
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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
info_outlineIf 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