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”
1979 DEC Breach: Kevin Mitnick’s First Cyber Intrusion
Introduction In the history of cybersecurity, some events have really stood out and shaped how we protect our digital systems. One such event happened in 1979 when a 16-year-old named Kevin Mitnick breached the Ark computer system at Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). This blog takes a close look at Mitnick’s first unauthorized access, exploring how … Continue reading “1979 DEC Breach: Kevin Mitnick’s First Cyber Intrusion”