1987 Christmas Virus: The First WAN Virus in History
Imagine it’s 1987, and you’re sitting at your desk, working on a big project. Suddenly, a message pops up on your computer screen. It’s...
Imagine it’s 1987, and you’re sitting at your desk, working on a big project. Suddenly, a message pops up on your computer screen. It’s...
Introduction The 1980s were an era of technological revolution. Computers had become the hottest new trend, captivating the minds of enthusiasts wo...
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Introduction When delving into this intriguing historical event, I initially asked myself, “How could a football game be hacked?” Howev...
Introduction In the early days of computing, viruses were relatively benign and often created as pranks by teenage tech enthusiasts. These individu...
Introduction “Kids are curious.” And rightly so—curiosity is the mother of invention. As they grow, that curiosity only intensifies, especial...
Introduction The early years of Kevin Mitnick have been nothing short of fascinating. From his humble beginnings as a hacker, phone phreaker, and s...
Introduction If you’ve been following our hacking series since day 1, you likely didn’t anticipate the extent of cybercrime incidents, ...