The Jordan Harbinger Show 353: Jordan Harbinger | A Darknet Diaries Origin Story
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May 19, 2020 
Jordan Harbinger shares his wild youth with Jack Rhysider, host of Darknet Diaries and a storytelling aficionado. They discuss Jordan's escapades, from hacking phones and skirting the law to assisting the FBI in catching online predators. He reflects on how easy fraud led him to trouble at a young age and the lessons learned from a law mentor that transformed his work perspective. Their conversation dives into the thrilling, risky world of early internet forums, showcasing the intricate dance between innocence and the darker digital underbelly.
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Early Hacking and Explosives
- A young Jordan Harbinger explored hacking, explosives, and social engineering, causing his mother distress.
- He frequented bulletin board systems (BBSs), collecting and sharing files related to these topics.
Phone Hacking and Dumpster Diving
- Jordan Harbinger learned about phone systems and cell phone cloning through dumpster diving and BBSs.
- He used an Ameritech handset to listen to neighborhood conversations for hours.
Empathy through Eavesdropping
- Listening to a man's divorce proceedings gave Jordan early insights into adult complexities and empathy.
- This sparked his interest in people and led him toward social engineering.