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.

Aaron Swartz & the Open Internet 06/17/2024

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 Written & Researched by Katie Fedigan-Linton Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/31221797

Colonial Pipeline Hack 06/10/2024

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 Written & Researched by John Phillips Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/31220887

Vladimir Levin & Hacking Citibank 06/03/2024

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 Written & Researched by John Phillips Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/31220512

Vault 7 Hack 05/27/2024

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 Written & Researched by Katie Fedigan-Linton Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/31214442

Ransomware Attacks 05/20/2024

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 Written & Researched by Lauren Minkoff Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/31200282

Hector Monsegur (aka Sabu) & Lulzsec 05/13/2024

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 Written & Researched by Ed Leer Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song "You Are Digital" by /episode/index/show/modemmischief/id/31198007

ILOVEYOU Computer Worm 05/06/2024

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/index/show/modemmischief/id/30734918

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

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