Malicious Life
Malicious Life by Cybereason tells the unknown stories of the history of cybersecurity, with comments and reflections by real hackers, security experts, journalists, and politicians.
Latest episodes
Jul 10, 2019 • 34min
Operation SoftCell
A rare, inside look, at how Cybereason's researchers were able to uncover one of the largest Cyber Espionage campaigns ever discovered, against multiple Telecommunications companies around the world.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jun 16, 2019 • 40min
'Pa Bell' Vs. Youth International Party Line
The YIPL phreaking magazine was the spiritual predecessor to the better-known '2600' zine, and it was founded by a ideological party determined to bring down the largest monopoly in US history: Bell Telephone.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 27, 2019 • 39min
The U.S vs. Gary McKinnon
After the Challenger Disaster of 1986, NASA had a hard time convincing the public that the Galileo spacecraft, fueled by radioactive Plutonium, is safe to launch. The WANK worm, it turns out, was a message aim at NASA - from the two most powerful hackers in the world.
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May 10, 2019 • 39min
The WANK Worm, Part 2
After the Challenger Disaster of 1986, NASA had a hard time convincing the public that the Galileo spacecraft, fueled by radioactive Plutonium, is safe to launch. The WANK worm, it turns out, was a message aim at NASA - from the two most powerful hackers in the world.
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Apr 25, 2019 • 35min
The WANK Worm, Part 1
On October 16th, 1989, NASA's scientists went into work preparing to launch a spacecraft that very day. But when they sat down to their computers, they were met with an unexpected greeting: “Your system has been officially WANKed. You talk of times of peace for all, and then prepare for war.”
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Apr 11, 2019 • 31min
The Equifax Data Breach Pt. II: The Bits Hit The Fan
Explore the aftermath of the Equifax data breach, including inadequate response, chaotic customer support, and vulnerabilities in security measures. Learn about legal battles and blame shifting, lack of accountability, ongoing investigations, and unexpected twists in the cybercrime showdown.
Mar 27, 2019 • 45min
The Equifax Data Breach Pt. I: A Big Data Bubble
Explore Equifax's unique focus on data collection, the evolution of lending, history of security breaches, and the timeline leading to the major data breach. Learn about hackers exploiting personal information, Earthniff malware variant, and a new variant targeting Japanese users through phishing emails.
Mar 13, 2019 • 45min
DeCSS: Hackers Vs Hollywood
Twenty years ago, a 15-years old Norwegian kid was put on trial for breaking the DVD Copy Prevention system. His case spawned a whole new "artistic" movement...
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Feb 21, 2019 • 43min
Marconi & The Maskelyne Affair
Guglielmo Marconi--the beloved, hated, disputed inventor of radio--gets trolled by a mustached magician in the world’s first ever, wireless, grey hat hack.
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Feb 6, 2019 • 47min
The Fall Of Mt. Gox – Part 2
In its prime, Mt. Gox was essentially the place where Bitcoin happened. But for two years, Mt. Gox was imploding from the inside - while soaring to unprecedented success on the outside.
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