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. Listen to Part 1 of our Chinese Hacking Series . Support us on Patreon! Buy Modem Mischief Merch! Show Transcript Listen to Part 1 - Titan Rain Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched ...
Apr 17, 2023•44 min•Ep. 35
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 Patreon ! Buy Modem Mischief Merch ! Show Transcript Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit...
Mar 20, 2023•45 min•Ep. 34
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 Patreon ! Buy Modem Mischief Merch Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Show Transcript...
Mar 06, 2023•50 min•Ep. 33
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 Patreon ! Shop Modem Mischief Merch ! Show Transcript Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit...
Feb 20, 2023•50 min•Ep. 32
Warez groups, undercover cops, and the war on software piracy. This is the story of DrinkorDie and the largest piracy bust of all time. Support us on Patreon! Buy Modem Mischief Merch! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Jim Rowley Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Show Transcript...
Feb 06, 2023•44 min•Ep. 31
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 Patreon or a paid subscription on Apple Podcasts . Buy some Modem Mischief Merch ! Show Transcript Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme ...
Nov 30, 2022•32 min
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. Support us on Patreon! Buy some Modem Mischief Merch ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Show Transcript...
Nov 16, 2022•45 min•Ep. 30
West German hackers, the KGB, Berkeley scientists, and enough hash to kill a police horse. This is the story of Project Equalizer. Support us on Patreon ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Show Transcript...
Nov 02, 2022•44 min•Ep. 29
They've helped topple governments and went to war with the Church of Scientology. This robin hood hacktivist group strikes fear into the establishment. They are Anonymous. Support us on Patreon ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by David Burgis Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Show Transcript...
Oct 19, 2022•38 min•Ep. 28
How Seth Rogan almost started World War III with North Korea. This is the story of the Sony Pictures hack. This episode originally debuted on our Patreon page . If you like the show and want to hear more bonus episodes, subscribe! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Ryan Lee Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
Oct 05, 2022•22 min
Julian Assange is in big trouble. With the American government hot on his tail and multiple sexual assault allegations against him, Assange has taken refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy with slow WiFi and very little privacy. This is the conclusion of our three-part series. Listen to Part 1 - Rise of Wikileaks Listen to Part 2 - Kicking the Hornet's Nest Support us on Patreon ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Gr...
Sep 21, 2022•51 min•Ep. 27
Julian Assange is a man on the run. He has the full attention of the United States government. He released “Collateral Murder” on Wikileaks, in collaboration with Chelsea Manning - a damning video that showed the cruel nature of war. But there are other dark forces at play in Part 2. Listen to Part 1 - Rise of Wikileaks Listen to Part 3 - Incarcerated Support us on Patreon ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Gr...
Sep 07, 2022•47 min•Ep. 26
Dubbed "the most dangerous man on the Internet", Julian Assange has swayed elections and exposed heinous acts perpetrated by governments. On Part 1 of this 3-part series we discover Assange's hacker origins and the birth of Wikileaks. Listen to Part 2 - Kicking the Hornet's Nest Listen to Part 3 - Incarcerated Support us on Patreon ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song "You Are Digital" b...
Aug 24, 2022•45 min•Ep. 25
Kim Jong-Un has a state sponsored group of hackers known as the Lazarus Group to do his bidding. This is the story of how the hermit kingdom of North Korea wages war online. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit
Aug 10, 2022•45 min•Ep. 24
Hunted by the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, hacker Michael Calce aka Mafiaboy took down some of the world’s largest websites and caused $1.2 billion dollars in damages. Support us on Patreon ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Start your own podcast today with LibSyn . Use the code “FRIEND” for your first month free!...
Jul 27, 2022•44 min•Ep. 23
He was given the longest prison sentence ever for hacking. He ran up over $86 million dollars in fraudulent credit card charges. This is the story of Max Butler aka Iceman. Support us on Patreon ! Start your own podcast today with LibSyn . Use the code “FRIEND” for your first month free! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit...
Jul 13, 2022•51 min•Ep. 22
A disastrous cyberattack on the country of Ukraine that had worldwide ramifications. NotPetya was something far more sinister than a case of ransomware. This was an act of war perpetrated by Russia. Support us on Patreon ! Start your own podcast today with LibSyn . Use the code “FRIEND” for your first month free! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Listen...
Jun 29, 2022•52 min•Ep. 21
Andrew Alan Escher Auernheimer aka weev hacked Michael Bloomberg and Diane Sawyer as part of the hacker group Goatse Security. As a self-proclaimed "troll", he toyed with LGBTQ authors on Amazon and published his far-right views all over the Internet. Support us on Patreon! Created, Hosted & Produced by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by David Burgis Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Podca$h - Cash for your podcast!...
Jun 15, 2022•41 min•Ep. 20
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad was once an avid computer nerd. Now, the Syrian president presides over a ragtag group of hackers ready to unleash cybercrime havoc on a global scale. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by David Burgis Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song "You Are Digital" by Computerbandit Listen to If the Walls Could Talk Podcast...
Jun 01, 2022•39 min•Ep. 19
When Vladimir Putin needs mischief made in cyberspace, he taps Fancy Bear. This hacking group has conducted cyber attacks on the Ukraine, the DNC, French elections and more. They've waged cyber war on a global scale. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Listen to the Follow Friday Podcast ....
May 18, 2022•48 min•Ep. 18
This is not an easy story to hear, but an important one to tell. This is the story of #Gamergate, a brutal harassment campaign against video game developers Zoe Quinn and Brianna Wu as well as feminist media critic Anita Sarskeesian. Support us on Patreon ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Lauren Minkoff Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Listen to True Crime Cat Lawyer Podcast...
May 04, 2022•43 min•Ep. 17
Project Raven is a state-of-the-art cyber-espionage program in the United Arab Emirates started by Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (known as MbZ). It keeps tabs on anyone who poses a threat to the country. And, they were using American hackers to spy on their own citizens. Support us on Patreon ! Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Visit the Modem Mischief webs...
Apr 20, 2022•53 min•Ep. 16
When the country of Israel needs help on the digital battlefield, they turn to their own Unit 8200. Comprised of the smartest hackers and computer engineers in the country, they are the country's last line of cyber defense. Support us on Patreon Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Ryan Lee Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Listen to the 20th Century Geek Podcast....
Apr 06, 2022•40 min•Ep. 15
He was a big baller. He loved a party and turning it up to eleven. His name was Kim Schmitz but you probably know him as Kim Dotcom. He founded MegaUpload, founded the Internet Party and is a wanted man. This is his story. Support us on Patreon Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Dmytryk Carreno Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Listen to Privacy Mentor podcast Modem Mischief Website...
Mar 23, 2022•36 min•Ep. 14
What happens on the dark web?. In this episode, you'll learn about one of the largest coordinated busts of a darknet drug marketplace. You'll hear about AlphaBay, Hansa & more. This is the story of Operation Bayonet. Support us on Patreon Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jim Rowley Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit Listen to the Unethical Podcast Modem Mischief Website...
Mar 09, 2022•47 min•Ep. 13
This 1980's hacker gang in Milwaukee ruled the telephone lines. But what started as an innocent search for computer games, turned into a country-wide manhunt. This is the story of the 414's and the birth of cybercrime. Support us on Patreon Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by David Burgis Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You are Digital by Computerbandit Listen to Back to the 80's Radio...
Feb 23, 2022•40 min•Ep. 12
He lived his early hacker life on the run. The man known as Dark Dante hacked mobsters, the government and even a radio station to win himself a free Porsche. This is the story of Kevin Poulsen. Support us on Patreon Listen to the Starfleet Leadership Academy Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Lauren Minkoff Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit...
Feb 09, 2022•34 min•Ep. 11
The man loved drugs, women and dogs (not necessarily in that order). He also created anti-virus software that ran on practically every computer. He lived hard and he partied even harder. This is the story of John McAfee. Support us on Patreon Giveaway! Win a $50 gift card to Amazon. All you have to do is rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and write us a review. Then screenshot the review and email it to keith@modemmischief.com . You'll be automatically entered. This giveaway closes February 1, 20...
Jan 26, 2022•40 min•Ep. 10
How was an entire country's nuclear program completely derailed by a computer virus engineered by a foreign government? This is the story of Operation Olympic Games and Stuxnet. Support us on Patreon Giveaway! Win a $50 gift card to Amazon. All you have to do is rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and write us a review. Then screenshot the review and email it to keith@modemmischief.com . You'll be automatically entered. This giveaway closes February 1, 2022. Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith...
Jan 12, 2022•43 min•Ep. 9
He masterminded one of the largest cases of credit card fraud in history. He hacked and partied his way into cybercrime lore. This is the story of Albert Gonzalez aka SoupNazi. Support us on Patreon Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Lauren Minkoff Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Theme Song “You Are Digital” by Computerbandit...
Dec 29, 2021•40 min•Ep. 8
