Year 1986: Chaos Computer Club Breaches German Government Computer; Exposes Chernobyl Data
Chernobyl & the Chaos Computer Club On the quiet night of April 26th, 1986, the city of Chernobyl slept peacefully until the sudden wailing of fire brigades woke them up. Looking outside their windows, the residents of Chernobyl saw a massive fire emerging from the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. After several inquiries, the residents heard … Continue reading “Year 1986: Chaos Computer Club Breaches German Government Computer; Exposes Chernobyl Data”
Year 1981- The Fascinating Tale of Ian Murphy aka Captain Zap
Introduction If you’ve been following our hacking series since day 1, you likely didn’t anticipate the extent of cybercrime incidents, especially given the Internet’s early stages. But brace yourselves for some eye-opening statistics from the world of cybercrime. Currently, it’s a staggering $1.5 trillion industry, with a hacker attack occurring every 39 seconds on average, … Continue reading “Year 1981- The Fascinating Tale of Ian Murphy aka Captain Zap”
Unplugging the Past: A Teen’s Sneaky Tech Adventure in 1870
Introduction Step into a bygone era, where technology was simple, but mischief knew no bounds. Picture this: 1870, a time of switchboards, manual communication, and a teenager who pulled off a historic hack that wasn’t in the digital realm! Today, we’re delving into a fascinating slice of history, uncovering the early days of tech manipulation … Continue reading “Unplugging the Past: A Teen’s Sneaky Tech Adventure in 1870”