Code Words: The Hacker Book Club

Razor and Blade

Welcome to "Code Words: The Hacker Book Club", the podcast that decodes hacker classics and connects them to the bleeding-edge tactics, tech, and ethos shaping today’s digital frontier. Each episode dives into the stories that defined hacker culture, exploring their lessons and relevance to modern infosec, cyberpunk vibes, and real-world tech.

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  1. 01.12.2024

    Inside the Mind of the World's Most Wanted Hacker: "Ghost in the Wires" by Kevin Mitnick

    What makes a hacker tick? In this episode of "Code Words: The Hacker Book Club", we crack open Kevin Mitnick’s thrilling memoir, "Ghost in the Wires", to explore the psychology of hacking. From his early days as a phone phreaker to becoming the FBI's most-wanted hacker, Mitnick’s story reveals the thrill of the chase, the power of social engineering, and the art of outsmarting the system.

    14 Min.

  2. 24.11.2024

    The Sysadmin Who Took Down a Spy Ring: "The Cuckoo’s Egg" by Cliff Stoll

    What happens when an astrophysicist turned sysadmin stumbles upon a 75-cent accounting discrepancy in his university’s computer system? He accidentally uncovers an international espionage ring, that’s what. In this episode of "Code Words: The Hacker Book Club", we dive into Cliff Stoll’s "The Cuckoo’s Egg", the real-life thriller that predates firewalls and still gives infosec pros goosebumps. Learn how Stoll used his wits, handmade scripts, and 1980s tech to track down a hacker infiltrating military networks.

    14 Min.

  3. 17.11.2024

    The Cyberpunk Classic Behind The Metaverse: "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson

    In our debut episode, we unpack Neal Stephenson’s "Snow Crash"—a mind-melting cocktail of cyberspace, samurai swords, and virtual worlds. But we’re not just fanboying over the Metaverse; we’re linking it to now. What can Hiro Protagonist teach us about ethical hacking? How does Snow Crash predict the rise of VR, ransomware, and even the dystopian corporate surveillance we navigate today?

    18 Min.
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Welcome to "Code Words: The Hacker Book Club", the podcast that decodes hacker classics and connects them to the bleeding-edge tactics, tech, and ethos shaping today’s digital frontier. Each episode dives into the stories that defined hacker culture, exploring their lessons and relevance to modern infosec, cyberpunk vibes, and real-world tech.

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  • Erstellt von
    Razor and Blade
  • Jahre aktiv
    2024
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    3
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