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Phone Phreaking: The Advent of Hacking

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Unveiling Phone Phreaking

This chapter explores the intriguing practice of phone phreaking, where early hackers manipulated telephone systems to understand their infrastructure. It traces the evolution of telecommunications from manual switchboards to automatic systems, emphasizing the creativity and curiosity of pioneers in hacking culture.

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