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Exploding the Phone
The Untold Story of the Teenagers and Outlaws Who Hacked Ma Bell
Book • 2013
Exploding the Phone tells the story of the teenagers and outlaws who hacked into the telephone system in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.
It explores the rise of AT&T's monopoly, the creation of sophisticated machines, and the discovery of vulnerabilities that allowed 'phone phreaks' to make free long-distance calls.
The book delves into the clandestine world of these hackers, their interactions with mobsters and law enforcement, and the cultural impact of their activities.
It explores the rise of AT&T's monopoly, the creation of sophisticated machines, and the discovery of vulnerabilities that allowed 'phone phreaks' to make free long-distance calls.
The book delves into the clandestine world of these hackers, their interactions with mobsters and law enforcement, and the cultural impact of their activities.
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