Uncovering the Early Days of Computer Hacking

Exploring the history of a university computer hack in Edmonton, shedding light on the motivations, legal consequences, and impact on cybersecurity development. The chapter discusses the legal response to unauthorized access and the evolution of cybersecurity from a minimal concern to a major industry focus. It delves into the challenges faced by hackers in the era of basic networking and primitive computer systems, highlighting the value of supercomputers and the influence of early hacking incidents on modern computing paradigms.