Snap Judgment Respawn - Snap Classic
Dec 4, 2025
In this episode, Finn, a teenage hacker, shares his wild journey of pulling off a high-school network intrusion that led to a shocking Code Yellow lockdown. Inspired by 'Mr. Robot,' he details his reckless exploration of the school’s server and the panic that ensued. Joe Sills, an emergency physician, narrates a gripping tale of life after death, recounting the moment he revived a patient and the profound impact of delivering such heartbreaking news. Both stories dive into themes of consequence, reflection, and the thin line between life and death.
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Discovery Of An Open School Server
- Finn, a 16-year-old, found an unsecured school server and began downloading files during class using a $52 tablet.
- He discovered the principal's password in a Word doc and started experimenting by logging into accounts and exploring the site.
Hack, Public Posts, And School Lockdown
- Finn escalated by wiping the principal's bio, posting 'hacked by' images, and tweeting private data to make a point about security.
- The school called Code Yellow, locked down, inspected phones, and later concluded his tablet was involved via MAC matching.
Tablet Seized, Police Visit, And Suspension
- Finn's mother brought his tablet to school where investigators matched its MAC address and informed police, leading to fingerprints and a mugshot that night.
- The family hired a lawyer and Finn was suspended, banned from school computers, and sent to an alternative school.