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. Listen to Part 1 Support us on Patreon! Shop 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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 Korneluk Written & Researched by Jonah Svihus Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard Them ..read more

When one lone computer hacker from the U.K. becomes obsessed with aliens, hacking into NASA to expose them is the only thing that makes sense. This is the story of Gary McKinnon Support the show on Patreon Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written & Researched by Jonah Svihus Mixed & Mastered by David Swope Theme Song “You Are Digital” by Computerbandit ..read more

The 1980's represented the dawn of the hacker age. No group represents the early days of hacking and cybercrime more than LoD, aka the Legion of Doom. Led by Lex Luthor, Erik Bloodaxe and The Mentor, the Legion of Doom ruled the online BBS systems and struck fear into the hearts of the US government. Support the show on Patreon Created, Produced and Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written and Researched by Jonah Svihus Mixed and Mastered by David Swope Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit ..read more

The year was 1987. A Chicago television station's broadcast was eerily interrupted by someone in a Max Headroom mask. Things were said. Bare bottoms were spanked. Viewers were left in shock.  And it all happened on live television. This is a special bonus episode of Modem Mischief. Further bonus episodes will be released on the first Friday of every month to our subscribers on Patreon. Support us there to get the next ones! Support us on Patreon Created, Produced and Hosted by Keith Korneluk Written and Researched by Lauren Minkoff Mixed and Mastered by David Swope Theme Song, You Are Dig ..read more

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. Support us on Patreon! Shop Modem Mischief Merch. 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 ..read more

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. Support us on Patreon! Show Transcript Shop 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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more