Google security warns AI hacking threatens 2.5 billion Gmail users
What if someone calls you, pretending to be a Google support agent, and convinces you to share your Gmail password? Sounds alarming, right? Google security warns AI hacking is now targeting Gmail’s 2.5 billion users. These attacks use advanced technology like fake voices and emails to trick even the most careful users. There’s a new … Continue reading “Google security warns AI hacking threatens 2.5 billion Gmail users “

Year 1986: When WANK Worm Attacked Stanford University
Introduction Our previous blogs have been testimonials of all the major phreaking incidents that took place in the mid-1950s. It’s safe to say that many hackers’ journeys began with phone phreaking. Therefore, it’s reasonable to assume that phreaking played a role in the evolution of hacking. Phreaking, essentially the manipulation of telephone lines for personal … Continue reading “Year 1986: When WANK Worm Attacked Stanford University”

Year 1986: Congress Enacts The Federal Computer Fraud And Abuse Act
Introduction Since the early days of computing, including the advent of technologies like ARPANET, instances of computer-related crimes have been prevalent. The period from the 1960s to the 1980s witnessed a significant increase in cybercrime and other technology-related offenses. These incidents, often blamed on curious teenagers, had severe consequences for targeted organizations and corporations. This … Continue reading “Year 1986: Congress Enacts The Federal Computer Fraud And Abuse Act”
