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 Hacking of Pacific Bell’s COSMOS Phone Centre
Introduction The early years of Kevin Mitnick have been nothing short of fascinating. From his humble beginnings as a hacker, phone phreaker, and social engineer, Mitnick’s journey has been filled with intrigue and controversy. While we’ve read about his infamous exploits in our previous blogs, today, we invite you to join us for yet another … Continue reading “Year 1981: The Hacking of Pacific Bell’s COSMOS Phone Centre”
Unveiling Cyber History 1962: Allan Scherr, The First Computer Troll
Introduction With this blog, allow us to take you back to 1962, when the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was buzzing with the excitement of computing’s early days. Allan Scherr, a student with a penchant for mischief, found a way to leave his mark on the evolving world of computer science. This is the tale … Continue reading “Unveiling Cyber History 1962: Allan Scherr, The First Computer Troll”