{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode #33 \u2013 Kevin Poulsen: The OG Digital Desperado ","description":" In this episode of Digital Desperados, Jim Brangenberg, Patrick McMurphy, and Brad Hawkins (founder of SaferNet) take us on a wild ride through the life of Kevin Poulsen, aka &quot;Dark Dante.&quot; From humble beginnings in Pasadena, California, to becoming a fugitive hacker legend, Kevin\u2019s story is one you\u2019ll want to hear all about!&amp;nbsp;   Known for his audacious phone hacks in the 80s and 90s, Kevin mastered the art of &quot;phone phreaking,&quot; a precursor to modern hacking. His most infamous stunt? Rigging a radio contest to win a Porsche 944.&amp;nbsp; His curiosity and rebellious spirit eventually led him to hack FBI systems, making him a fugitive for over a year.&amp;nbsp;   After a stint in federal prison (and a tragic three-year internet ban), Kevin turned his life around. He ended up becoming a respected journalist, cybersecurity advocate, and creator of SecureDrop\u2014a platform for whistleblowers. His investigative reporting even exposed predators on MySpace and tackled digital privacy issues.&amp;nbsp;   This episode is packed with humor, nostalgia, and lessons on transformation. If hackers can reform, so can your online habits. Stay secure with SaferNet VPN, the ultimate cybersecurity app!&amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"Digital Desperados","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/488183","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34613065\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/34613065"}