Modem Mischief

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Gamergate. Death Threats, Doxing & Harassment. May 04, 2022

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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

Project Raven. UAE's Cyber-Espionage Program Apr 20, 2022

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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.

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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk

Written & Researched by Jim Rowley

Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Greg Bernhard

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Unit 8200. The Israeli Cyber Warfare Division Apr 06, 2022

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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

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Kim Dotcom. Mega Baller, Shot Caller Mar 23, 2022

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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.

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Written & Researched by Dmytryk Carreno

Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard

Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

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Operation Bayonet. The Biggest Dark Web Bust of All Time Mar 09, 2022

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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.

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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

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The 414's. The First Teenage Hacker Gang Feb 23, 2022

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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

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Kevin Poulsen aka Dark Dante Feb 09, 2022

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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.

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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk

Written & Researched by Lauren Minkoff

Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard

Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

John McAfee. Drugs, Women and Computer Viruses Jan 26, 2022

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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.

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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk

Written & Researched by Lauren Minkoff

Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard

Theme Song "You Are Digital" by Computerbandit

Stuxnet: The Computer Worm that Crashed Iran's Nuclear Program Jan 12, 2022

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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.

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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

Albert Gonzalez aka Soupnazi Dec 29, 2021

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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.

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Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk

Written & Researched by Lauren Minkoff

Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard

Theme Song "You Are Digital" by Computerbandit

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