Episode
Ep 20: mobman
48:23
Published: Wed Aug 15 2018
Description
Chances are, if you were downloading shady programs in the early 2000's, you were infected with malware he wrote called SubSeven. Hacking changed mobman's life. Hear how it happened by listening to this episode. Image for this episode created by dr4w1ngluc4s. Check out his Instagram to see some amazing artwork! Check out the podcasts Van Sounds and True Crime Island Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
Mob Man's hacking journey started when he was just a kid and got his hands on a Nintendo.
00:00 - 02:32 (02:32)
Summary
Mob Man's hacking journey started when he was just a kid and got his hands on a Nintendo. Hacking changed his life forever.
EpisodeEp 20: mobman
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The speaker describes how he and his friends spent weeks stealing virtual goods from other players in an online game by exploiting a glitch using boats, resulting in gaining castles, gold, and powerful characters.
02:32 - 11:30 (08:57)
Summary
The speaker describes how he and his friends spent weeks stealing virtual goods from other players in an online game by exploiting a glitch using boats, resulting in gaining castles, gold, and powerful characters.
EpisodeEp 20: mobman
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The speaker reflects on their success, feeling overwhelmed with the large amounts of money they were making and the ethical issues they faced regarding the virtual nature of their work.
11:30 - 17:17 (05:47)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their success, feeling overwhelmed with the large amounts of money they were making and the ethical issues they faced regarding the virtual nature of their work.
EpisodeEp 20: mobman
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The speaker shares an anecdote of being falsely accused of hacking and the struggle of trying to clear their name.
17:17 - 21:20 (04:03)
Summary
The speaker shares an anecdote of being falsely accused of hacking and the struggle of trying to clear their name.
EpisodeEp 20: mobman
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The speaker expresses concern over the amount of personal information that Mobman's computer has access to.
21:20 - 26:29 (05:09)
Summary
The speaker expresses concern over the amount of personal information that Mobman's computer has access to.
EpisodeEp 20: mobman
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The speaker shares his experience being a hacker and how his reputation kept him safe and respected.
26:30 - 31:07 (04:37)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience being a hacker and how his reputation kept him safe and respected. He also talks about the realization and longing for human connection after being caught by the SWAT team.
EpisodeEp 20: mobman
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The speaker confesses to getting the personal information of correctional officers and receiving bags of mail while in jail.
31:07 - 35:49 (04:41)
Summary
The speaker confesses to getting the personal information of correctional officers and receiving bags of mail while in jail. Upon release, they used their situation to manipulate situations and received free food and amenities from sympathizers.
EpisodeEp 20: mobman
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The speaker had a bad experience with a computer company and holds a grudge against them, but is fondly remembered for introducing someone to computers and obtaining numerous Microsoft certifications.
35:49 - 44:59 (09:10)
Summary
The speaker had a bad experience with a computer company and holds a grudge against them, but is fondly remembered for introducing someone to computers and obtaining numerous Microsoft certifications.
EpisodeEp 20: mobman
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The authenticity of the Mobman story, where a hacker named Mobman blackmailed a security expert, is questioned as an article suggests that the person claiming to be Mobman is not the same person who created Sub7.
44:59 - 48:27 (03:27)
Summary
The authenticity of the Mobman story, where a hacker named Mobman blackmailed a security expert, is questioned as an article suggests that the person claiming to be Mobman is not the same person who created Sub7. The host fact-checks the story by reaching out to people who know Mobman personally.