Suspect shares his journey through the scene, starting from his first experiences with computers in the mid-90s and becoming active in the AOL community from 2000 to 2008. He discusses early programming interests, the thrill and risks of downloading and creating software, and the culture of exploiting vulnerabilities in platforms like PHPBB and AOL/AIM screen names. Suspect also reflects on the unique social dynamics of AOL chat rooms and the transition from online exploits to real-life challenges and personal growth. The episode offers a nostalgic look at the technical creativity and camaraderie of the early internet era.Highlights Include:Discovering computers and early web exploits in schoolTransitioning from downloading programs to writing original codeThe culture of keylogging, screen name cracking, and AOL exploitsUsing Google to find vulnerable PHP forums and leveraging SQL injectionThe social scene of AOL chat rooms versus today’s online communitiesPersonal growth, life changes, and returning to tech through web developmentGuest: SuspectHost: Steve StonebrakerAudio Editor: Sam Fox (sam.fox.london@gmail.com)CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold.--AOL Underground PodcastFollow us on twitter -@AOLUnderground@brakertechReddit -https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/@AOLUndergroundPodcastMerch -https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shopDonate -https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUndergroundContact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ReAOL Discord -https://discord.gg/p3olPodcast Community Page -https://aolunderground.com/community/AOL 4.0 is working! -https://nina.chat/connect/aol/--OtherCheck out my wife's Etsy shop -https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
Pat or JK shares why he created API Spy, a tool for automating Windows API interactions and Find That Bas, which analyzed .bas files to detect code reuse. Pat also talks about AIM Flash, genozide.bas, and getting Vader Fader to function on AOL 4.0. We discuss how he cracked MaGuS's Fate Zero's encryption. The episode wraps up with Pat's creative project, sub pixel snake, highlighting his inventive approach to programming.MaGuS if you read this please contact podcast@aolunderground.com, everyone wants to hear your story!Guest: Patrick Gillespie - https://patorjk.com/Host: Steve StonebrakerAudio Editor: Sam Fox (sam.fox.london@gmail.com)CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold.Show Notes:Pat's website - https://patorjk.com/Twitter - @patorjkSubpixel Snake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDwganLjpW0Vader Fader on AOL 4.0 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Uly3hbtzKQCracking MaGuS’s Fate Zero Encryption https://patorjk.com/blog/2012/05/03/cracking-magus-fate-zero-encryption/--AOL Underground PodcastFollow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground, @brakertechReddit -https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/@AOLUndergroundPodcastMerch -https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shopDonate -https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUndergroundContact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ReAOL Discord -https://discord.gg/p3olPodcast Community Page -https://aolunderground.com/community/AOL 4.0 is working! -https://nina.chat/connect/aol/--OtherCheck out my wife's Etsy shop -https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
Robbie's programming journey began with early exposure to computers and the internet, where he explored bulletin board systems and platforms like Virtual Places. He quickly became immersed in creating bots, filters, and tools for clan wars and later transitioned his skills to AOL Instant Messenger. Known for reverse-engineering protocols and crafting exploits, Robbie's work left a mark on the underground programming scene, driven by creativity and the thrill of innovation.Guest: Robbie Saunders -https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesaunders/Host: Steve StonebrakerAudio Editor: Sam Fox (sam.fox.london@gmail.com)CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold.Extras:https://www.informationweek.com/it-leadership/w00w00-s-suggested-aim-fix-is-no-fix--AOL Underground PodcastFollow us on twitter -@AOLUnderground@brakertechReddit -https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/@AOLUndergroundPodcastMerch -https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shopDonate -https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUndergroundContact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ReAOL Discord -https://discord.gg/p3olPodcast Community Page -https://aolunderground.com/community/AOL 4.0 is working! -https://nina.chat/connect/aol/--OtherCheck out my wife's Etsy shop -https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
Squirrel recounts experimenting with Visual Basic, creating programs, dabbling in exploits, and cracking OH and Internal accounts by bypassing SecureID via AOL Net Connect. Squirrel also discusses his transition to broader internet activities, including affiliate automation and early scripting exploits, while balancing his social life and tech interests. Guest: Squirrel Host: Steve Stonebraker Audio Editor: Sam Fox (sam.fox.london@gmail.com) CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@AOLUndergroundPodcast Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ ReAOL Discord - https://discord.gg/p3ol Podcast Community Page - https://aolunderground.com/community/ AOL 4.0 is working! - https://nina.chat/connect/aol/ -- Other Check out my wife's Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
Seven's journey began with curiosity about a crash exploit, which evolved into mastering programming languages like Visual Basic and C#. Known for creating tools like "AIM Invader" and reverse-engineering AIM protocols, Seven became a pivotal figure in the underground programming community. Despite facing legal challenges, Seven leveraged his skills to build a successful career, inspiring others through innovation and resilience. Guest: Seven Host: Steve Stonebraker Audio Editor: Sam Fox (sam.fox.london@gmail.com) CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. Episode Extras: https://aolunderground.com/seven/ -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@AOLUndergroundPodcast Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ ReAOL Discord - https://discord.gg/p3ol Podcast Community Page - https://aolunderground.com/community/ AOL 4.0 is working! - https://nina.chat/connect/aol/ -- Other Check out my wife's Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
Blaine (Soloist) tells us his journey from a kid connecting to local BBSs, finding AOL, learning to program, spamming for an affiliate network, and then finally finding his true passion; building websites and businesses. Guest: Blaine Vess (https://www.linkedin.com/in/blainevess/, https://www.immeasurable.com/) Host: Steve Stonebraker Audio Editor: Sam Fox (sam.fox.london@gmail.com) CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@AOLUndergroundPodcast Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ ReAOL Discord - https://discord.gg/p3ol Podcast Community Page - https://aolunderground.com/community/ AOL 4.0 is working! - https://nina.chat/connect/aol/ -- Other Check out my wife's Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
We cover music and video piracy and delve in deep into the many websites and schemes ShiZZa OaK was able to probe and exploit for profit. Coupon stacking, gift card re-use, OSX Upgrade disc enumeration, etc. Guest: ShiZZa Oak Host: Steve Stonebraker Audio Editor: Sam Fox (sam.fox.london@gmail.com) CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@AOLUndergroundPodcast Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ ReAOL Discord - https://discord.gg/p3ol Podcast Community Page - https://aolunderground.com/community/ AOL 4.0 is working! - https://nina.chat/connect/aol/ -- Other Check out my wife's Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
ShiZZa OaK tells us about his switch to IRC and joining one of the first mp3 ripping groups on the scene, Rabid Neurosis (RNS) and hosting an mp3 top site. We also talk about his phone hijinks when phreaking, calling Miss Cleo, and cracking passwords. Other MP3 ripping groups mentioned: Underground Music Alliance CDA - Compress 'Da Audio Guest: ShiZZa Oak Host: Steve Stonebraker Audio Editor: Sam Fox (sam.fox.london@gmail.com) CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. Episode References: How Music Got Free Rabid Neurosis mp3scene.info -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@AOLUndergroundPodcast Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ ReAOL Discord - https://discord.gg/p3ol Podcast Community Page - https://aolunderground.com/community/ AOL 4.0 is working! - https://nina.chat/connect/aol/ -- Other Check out my wife's Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
ShiZZa OaK talks about the early days on AOL, getting early access to a Windows 95 Beta CD, 0-day ftp site access, trolling MTV Yack Live and the first mp3 ripped and uploaded to the scene. Guest: ShiZZa Oak Host: Steve Stonebraker Audio Editor: Sam Fox (sam.fox.london@gmail.com) CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. Episode References: MTV Yack Live - Greenday -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@AOLUndergroundPodcast Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ ReAOL Discord - https://discord.gg/p3ol Podcast Community Page - https://aolunderground.com/community/ AOL 4.0 is working! - https://nina.chat/connect/aol/ -- Other Check out my wife's Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
Spaz tells us about his early days dabbling in carding, socially engineering various ISPs, and working with affiliate networks. Guest: Spaz Host: Steve Stonebraker Audio Editor: Sam Fox (sam.fox.london@gmail.com) CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@AOLUndergroundPodcast Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ Reconnect with old AOLers - (AOL 4.0 is working!) -- Other Check out my wife's Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
NailZ tells us about Codeine's plan to take over AOL, Prodigy, and Compuserve. Planting trojan's on AOL employee machines and using them to proxy FDO and ATOM to manipulate Merlin and cause chaos on AOL. Also we talk about why he created LuciferX. Guest: NailZ Host: Steve Stonebraker Audio Editor: Sam Fox (sam.fox.london@gmail.com) CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@AOLUndergroundPodcast Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ ReAOL Discord - https://discord.gg/p3ol Podcast Community Page - https://aolunderground.com/community/ AOL 4.0 is working! - https://nina.chat/connect/aol/ -- Other Check out my wife's Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
Nise tells us about cracking, scrollers, phishing, account takeovers, and ruining some people's lives. Later he tells us about how AOL led to him finding his passion for marketing and a book he has been writing. Guest: Nise (https://appliedcuriositys.com/) Host: Steve Stonebraker Audio Editor: Sam Fox (sam.fox.london@gmail.com) CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@AOLUndergroundPodcast Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ Reconnect with old AOLers - (AOL 4.0 is working!) -- Other Check out my wife's Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
Sam tells us about his experience using AOL UK while coming of age in England. His fascination with visual art began here and he fell in love with FDO (Form Definition Operator) generated content. We then nerd out on how exactly cartoon episodes are produced. Guest: Sam Fox (He's the new Audio Editor for this Podcast!) Host: Steve Stonebraker CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ Reconnect with old AOLers - https://nina.chat/ https://discord.gg/p3ol https://aolunderground.com/community/ -- Other Check out my wife's Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
Broast tells us about writing password stealers, password crackers, deploying botnets, finding exploits, and hacking Digital Gangster and other forums. Guest: Broast Host: Steve Stonebraker CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ Reconnect with old AOLers - https://nina.chat/ https://discord.gg/p3ol https://aolunderground.com/community/ Credits: Audio Editing by Sam Fox - sam.fox.london@gmail.com
Pen tells us about Pen Tools, a password stealer detector he wrote, user interfaces, the warez scene and more. We jump around a bit in this episode (between AOL and not AOL). Also, unfortunately the interview was cut short. Guest: Pen Host: Steve Stonebraker CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ Reconnect with old AOLers - https://discord.gg/p3ol https://aolunderground.com/community/ Credits: Audio Editing by Sam Fox - sam.fox.london@gmail.com
Single talks about how the AOL hacking group NV2 formed, carding, and when the group swatted their way to the top. Guest: Single Host: Steve Stonebraker CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. -- Single Follow Single on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/devastatorbrand/ Single's Graffiti Accessory Brand - https://www.devastatorbrand.com/ The missing link (app Single made for AOL) - https://justinakapaste.com/the-missing-link/ -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ ReAOL Discord - https://discord.gg/p3ol Podcast Community Page - https://aolunderground.com/community/ AOL 4.0 is working! - https://nina.chat/connect/aol/ -- Other Check out my wife's Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
Erci Stern (from parts one and two) tells us her origin story. We review in depth how she battled users that were uploading Warez on a customer's Anonymous FTP site and also hear a funny story about Slingo. She takes us through her entire career at AOL where she started in Site Reliability (Systems Administration/Operations), moving to Information Security/QA, and then went into project management. We also cover her life after AOL where she went back to System Administration and has been a champion of security along the way throughout her career. Other topics include Configuration Management, Security Certifications, passion projects, etc.. Erici also shares with us her experience mentoring at "Girls who Code" and advice for girls that want to go into IT. Guest: Erci Stern Host: Steve Stonebraker CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ Reconnect with old AOLers - https://discord.gg/p3ol https://aolunderground.com/community/ -- Other Check out my wife's Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
Staff from 1987-2007 (with over 35 years combined experience) talk about their experience while working at AOL. You will hear about the Eworld, Tandylink, Commodore 64, Telnet, RAINMAN, Jay Levitt, Hackers, Q-Guides, scalability issues, and more. Guests: Craig Braquet Jan DeLucien Bryan Teague Erci Stern Host: Steve Stonebraker CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. -- Craig Braquet Craig's famous Quora post - https://bit.ly/3OOeijL All of Us: https://bit.ly/3JibxWA https://allofus.nih.gov/about/who-we-are/all-us-participant-partners?page=1 -- Jan DeLucien Surviving a brain injury, my story --Trying to be Virtuous About Brain Injury Services - An Interview Click here to donate your brain (posthumously, or course) -- Bryan Teague https://bryanteague.com https://medium.com/@bryanlteague -- Erci Stern Fancy Cats and Dogs Rescue - I foster for them each year and adopt all my personal pets from them. They are a truly caring and amazing animal rescue organization. www.fancycats.org Doctors without Borders - I give to this organization because there are so many people around the world who don't have access to western style medicine for whom what we consider simple procedures would be life altering benefits. https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ Reconnect with old AOLers - https://discord.gg/p3ol https://aolunderground.com/community/
Staff from 1987-2007 (with over 35 years combined experience) talk about their experience while working at AOL. You will hear about the Quantum Link hacker, Jenny C, the "Fives" hack, outages, how multiple departments were formed, the Habitat game, What made AOL special, Honeywell Multics, innovation, auditoriums, Tandy Link, Apple Link, and more. Guests: Craig Braquet Jan DeLucien Bryan Teague Erci Stern Host: Steve Stonebraker CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. -- Craig Braquet Craig's famous Quora post - https://bit.ly/3OOeijL All of Us: https://bit.ly/3JibxWA https://allofus.nih.gov/about/who-we-are/all-us-participant-partners?page=1 -- Jan DeLucien Surviving a brain injury, my story --Trying to be Virtuous About Brain Injury Services - An Interview Click here to donate your brain (posthumously, or course) -- Bryan Teague https://bryanteague.com https://medium.com/@bryanlteague -- Erci Stern Fancy Cats and Dogs Rescue - I foster for them each year and adopt all my personal pets from them. They are a truly caring and amazing animal rescue organization. www.fancycats.org Doctors without Borders - I give to this organization because there are so many people around the world who don't have access to western style medicine for whom what we consider simple procedures would be life altering benefits. https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ Reconnect with old AOLers - https://nina.chat/connect/aol/ (AOL 4.0 is working!) https://discord.gg/p3ol https://aolunderground.com/community/ -- Other Check out my wife's Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Snowbraker
Surf Kahuna (Ryan Chapman) finishes his origin story and what he learned from it. Then Steve and Ryan talk espionage, multiple Advanced Persistent Threats, retro gaming, password spraying, ransomware, and what has helped Ryan be successful in Infosec. Guest: Surf Kahuna/Mac Diablo (Ryan Chapman) Host: Steve Stonebraker CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. -- Ryan Chapman Follow Ryan on Twitter - @rj_chap Ryan's Blog - https://incidentresponse.training/ Author of SANS FOR528 "Ransomware for Incident Responders" - for528.com/course Instructor of SANS FOR610: Reverse-Engineering Malware: Malware Analysis Tools and Techniques - https://www.sans.org/cyber-security-courses/reverse-engineering-malware-malware-analysis-tools-techniques/ Part of the @CactusCon crew - https://www.cactuscon.com/ -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/AOLUnderground/ Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ Reconnect with old AOLers - https://discord.gg/p3ol https://aolunderground.com/community/
My account cleared itself
A time warp of how bad security was back in the day! ohhh wait... nevermind still horrible. Some of the best stories here!