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 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”