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Year 1982: When MIT Hacked the Harvard-Yale Football Game
Introduction When delving into this intriguing historical event, I initially asked myself, “How could a football game be hacked?” However, recalling the 1961 Rose Bowl Hoax, I realized that hacking isn’t solely tied to computers. Indeed, it encompasses the meticulously crafted exploits of college students, leveraging wit to execute clever pranks or garner recognition for … Continue reading “Year 1982: When MIT Hacked the Harvard-Yale Football Game”
Year 1978: The Birth Year Of The First Spam Email
Introduction In a world dominated by digital communication, where every “ping” and notification holds potential importance, the term “spam” has become synonymous with the pesky intruders that infiltrate our email sanctuaries. Gone are the days when spam merely referred to a canned meat product; today, it’s the unwelcome flood of unsolicited emails promising everything from … Continue reading “Year 1978: The Birth Year Of The First Spam Email”
Year 1971: John Draper- The Hacker Who Used Whistles For His Deeds
Introduction Step into the time machine, back to 1971, an era where breakfast cereals held not just morning sustenance but the keys to an undiscovered world of phone phreaking. In this whimsical landscape, a maverick named John Draper, famously known as Cap’n Crunch, stumbled upon a discovery that would unravel the secrets of AT&T’s telephone … Continue reading “Year 1971: John Draper- The Hacker Who Used Whistles For His Deeds”
A Journey from 1955 to 1980: The Intriguing World of Phone Phreaks
Unearthing the Untold Stories In the mid-20th century, a peculiar subculture emerged that would forever alter the landscape of telecommunications. Enter the fascinating realm of “phone phreaks” – ingenious individuals who exploited vulnerabilities in the telephone network, leaving an indelible mark on the history of technology and security. The term “phreak” originates from the fusion … Continue reading “A Journey from 1955 to 1980: The Intriguing World of Phone Phreaks”
