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.

Shadow Brokers 04/29/2024

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/index/show/modemmischief/id/30734658

Derp Hacking Group 04/22/2024

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/index/show/modemmischief/id/30734258

Rise of Napster 04/15/2024

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/index/show/modemmischief/id/30733783

John Draper aka Captain Crunch 04/08/2024

John Draper aka Captain Crunch 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 /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/30733413

Hackweiser 04/01/2024

Hackweiser 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. Shop ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Emily McGinn Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/30599903

Honker Union 03/25/2024

Honker Union 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. Shop ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/30522968

World of Hell 03/11/2024

World of Hell 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. Shop ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/30313238

René Carmille & The Birth of Ethical Hacking 02/19/2024

René Carmille & The Birth of Ethical Hacking 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. Shop ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/30009568

Alan Turing & Enigma - Part 2 02/05/2024

Alan Turing & Enigma - Part 2 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. . Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song “You Are Digital” by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/29796098

Alan Turing & Enigma - Part 1 01/22/2024

Alan Turing & Enigma - Part 1 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. . Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song “You Are Digital” by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/29579933

Jonathan James 01/08/2024

Jonathan James 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. . Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by David Burgis Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song “You Are Digital” by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/29377018

Hot Lotto Fraud 12/11/2023

Hot Lotto Fraud 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. Shop Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/29007353

Ghost Squad Hackers 11/27/2023

Ghost Squad Hackers 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. Shop Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/28797738

Replay: Kevin Mitnick aka Condor 11/13/2023

Replay: Kevin Mitnick aka Condor 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. Shop Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jonah Svihus Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song “You Are Digital” by Computerbandit /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/28607803

Wizard Spider. Russian Ransomware Group 10/30/2023

Wizard Spider. Russian Ransomware Group 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? Shop Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/28454903

Black Death Group & The Abduction of Chloe Ayling 10/16/2023

Black Death Group & The Abduction of Chloe Ayling 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. Shop Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/28321916

Crypto Queen. The Story of Ruja Ignatova & OneCoin 10/02/2023

Crypto Queen. The Story of Ruja Ignatova & OneCoin 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. Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/28194725

Phone Losers of America 09/18/2023

Phone Losers of America Redboxing, Cacti and lots and lots of prank calls. This is the story of the Phone Losers of America. Support us on Patreon! Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Ed Leer Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/28059927

Jeremy Hammond 09/04/2023

Jeremy Hammond Chicago activism, Anonymous, Scientology, Wikileaks, drug cartels, betrayal, and the military-industrial complex. This is the story of Jeremy Hammond. Shop ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/27928824

Lapsu$ Hacking Group 08/21/2023

Lapsu$ Hacking Group Dark room vulnerabilities, teenage hackers and the power of social engineering. This is the story of the Lapsu$ hacking group. Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by David Burgis Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/27796485

Turbine Panda. Chinese Hacking - Part 4 06/05/2023

Turbine Panda. Chinese Hacking - Part 4 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. Chinese Hacking Series: Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/27045162

CRACK99. Chinese Hacking - Part 3 05/22/2023

CRACK99. Chinese Hacking - Part 3 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. Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/26915388

Oxymonster 05/02/2023

Oxymonster 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 Written & Researched by Lauren Minkoff Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Son You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/26725926

Wicked Rose. Chinese Hacking - Part 2 04/17/2023

Wicked Rose. Chinese Hacking - Part 2 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. . Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/26557869

Titan Rain. Chinese Hacking - Part 1 03/20/2023

Titan Rain. Chinese Hacking - Part 1 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 ! Buy ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/26271786

Junaid Hussain & Team Poison 03/06/2023

Junaid Hussain & Team Poison 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 ! Buy Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/26143119

Rocket Kitten 02/20/2023

Rocket Kitten 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 ! Shop ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/25980075

Operation Buccaneer. The Largest Piracy Bust of All Time 02/06/2023

Operation Buccaneer. The Largest Piracy Bust of All Time Warez groups, undercover cops, and the war on software piracy. This is the story of DrinkorDie and the largest piracy bust of all time. Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Jim Rowley Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/25823295

The Fappening aka Celebgate 11/30/2022

The Fappening aka Celebgate 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 or a paid subscription on . Buy some ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/25171911

Phineas Fisher 11/16/2022

Phineas Fisher 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. Buy some ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/25031424

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