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  • Hackers of the 2000s

    Hope Trampski - Aug. 27, 2024

    If you thought the ‘90s were packed with cybercrime, the next decade brought an even greater wave of cyber threats. The rapid evolution of the internet introduced a multitude of unprecedented cha… Read More

  • Porches and Pacific Bell Dumpsters

    Hope Trampski - Aug. 06, 2024

    In 1990 in Los Angeles, California, Michael B. Peters won a Porsche from the Los Angeles radio station KIIS-FM. Well...not really.   Kevin Poulsen is a well-known hacker who took over all the tel… Read More

  • Hackers, a '90s Cautionary Tale

    Hope Trampski - Aug. 02, 2024

    Hackers, released in 1995, showcased ridiculous visuals and at times an equally ridiculous portrayal of hackers. It is chalked full of ‘90s cyberpunk flair. If this movie could be summed up in on… Read More

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