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Hacked

CHAPTER

Echoes of Early Piracy

This chapter reflects on the nostalgia of early bulletin board systems and the rise of online file sharing in the mid-90s. The speakers share humorous anecdotes about engaging in software piracy, the use of aliases for trust-building, and the evolving landscape of file-sharing practices. They also delve into social engineering tactics exemplified by a character named 'Jessica,' highlighting the culture around digital deception during that era.

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