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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 Keith Korneluk
Written & Researched by Katie Fedigan-Linton
Mixed & Mastered by David Swope
Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
Published 06/17/24
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
Published 06/10/24
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
Published 06/03/24
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
Published 05/27/24
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
Published 05/20/24
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...
Published 05/13/24
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
Published 05/06/24
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.
Published 04/29/24
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
Published 04/22/24
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
Published 04/15/24
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
Published 04/08/24
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.
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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
Written & Researched by Emily McGinn
Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard
Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
Published 04/01/24
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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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
Written & Researched by Jim Rowley
Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard
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Published 03/25/24
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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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
Written & Researched by Jim Rowley
Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard
Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
Published 03/11/24
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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Written & Researched by Jim Rowley
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Published 02/19/24
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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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
Written & Researched by Jim Rowley
Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard
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Published 02/05/24
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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Published 01/22/24
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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Written & Researched by Jim Rowley
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Published 12/11/23
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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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
Written & Researched by Jim Rowley
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Published 12/11/23
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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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
Written & Researched by Jim Rowley
Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard
Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
Published 11/27/23
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.
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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
Written & Researched by Jonah Svihus
Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard
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Published 11/13/23
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?
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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
Written & Researched by Jim Rowley
Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard
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Published 10/30/23
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.
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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk
Written & Researched by Jim Rowley
Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard
Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
Published 10/16/23
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.
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Published 10/02/23