Darknet Diaries 78: Nerdcore
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Nov 10, 2020 
This podcast features Ohm-I, a versatile Nerdcore musician, Dual Core, a dynamic hacking-hip-hop duo, and MC Whitey Cracker, a notable figure in the scene. They dive into the exhilarating intersection of technology and music, sharing tales from their nerdcore journeys. Listeners hear about the vibrant hacker culture of the 90s, the art of email spamming as a business, and how their rebellious roots shaped their music and identities. The energy culminates in spontaneous rap performances, showcasing the creativity of the Nerdcore community.
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Early Hacks
- Whitey Cracker's early hacking involved a library's bulletin board system and school district networks.
- He installed an IRC bot on the library's computer and changed student grades.
School Hacks
- Whitey Cracker targeted school websites, defacing pages and changing grades.
- He saw it as a competition among his hacker friends.
AOL Hacking
- He joined hacker groups, learning about exploits like WinNuke, and targeting AOL users.
- He accessed user information, sometimes revealing their personal details during online arguments.