Phrackster
Bully Kryptonite
By: Gamma 2nd Lt X2600
The focus of this issue of CAZine’s Phrackster is a nefarious night wizard that has crept in the shadows of the cyber universe since the days when decaying dead cows were idols of hacker worship and the number 2600 meant something more than just a hack n’ phrack zine. Society can’t label him as a burden because the only time he has ever appeared is through hidden back orifices – untraceable… untouchable. Today, brought to YOU, Netizens of the planet Earth, Hackers and Crackers, Pranksters and Gangsters (etc) I present Creptonic!
Creptonic: Am I fashionably late?
X2600: I honestly thought you were going to bail, Creptonic.
Creptonic: *chuckles* Why is that?
X2600: You’re notorious for being hard to reach, and rarely show up for Hack the Planet meetings. You’re not exactly what I would call “the dependable type.”
Creptonic: I’m a busy man.
X2600: Do you know how old you seemed when you said that?
Creptonic: Said what?
X2600: And you’re becoming senile… *laughs* Never mind. So, how long have you been into information technology security?
Creptonic: Technically I’ve never been too terribly interested in the security element of information technology, per say. The insecurities of I.T. are what have made up my deep obsession for the past 17 years-ish.
X2600: That means you were probably around to witness the beginnings of CyberArmy. Were you ever a part of CA?
Creptonic: No. I knew about the site, but was not interested in becoming a member. The whitehat mission of the group put me off a bit at the time. I was more interested in experimentation, so the greyhat code of conduct suited me better. Then again, I was never really active in any mainstream internet groups.
X2600: Seriously?! You based your interest in a site by the hat that they promoted? I always thought that hacker knowledge is without shade or color.
Creptonic: True, It’s what you do with that knowledge that gives it the tint. I was more of a loner anyway.
X2600: Don’t mean to rip on you too hard, sorry. *winks*
X2600: You’ve been hacking for a really long time, so I’m sure there are a lot of aspiring newer hackers that could benefit from your cornucopia of experience. What advice would you give to newcomers of CyberArmy who are interested in computer security?
Creptonic: There are a number of things that novice hackers can do to gain experience in the world of hacking:
- Choose a topic and dedicate yourself to learning about it. When you feel that you’ve mastered that topic, move on to another.
- Know you rights! I can’t stress this enough. Know the laws in your country against hacking, piracy, etc. 3. Get involved with internet communities that share similar interests. CyberArmy is a good example of a community that promotes ethical hacking.
X2600: Speaking of online hacking communities, you’ve probably noticed an increase in hacktivism in the hacker culture since you started hacking. Do you support the hacktivist movement?
Creptonic: I definitely support it! I think that it helps bring a sense of balance to the world of hacking, especially now that there is such a large following of the anti hacking movement.
X2600: Okay cool. Then what are some things that you’ve done to support hacktivism?
Creptonic: I obviously can’t say that I help out a ton of online hacktivist groups, but I have done some things to support them. For instance, I refuse to pay for internet access, so I’ve found multiple ways to get access for free – all legal of course. I share knowledge with others that I can trust on how to do the same. Mainly, I support hacktivism in the way that I live my life, the hacker culture that I try my best to embody.
X2600: I understand where you’re coming from on that. Once last question… What would you say is one of your most memorable hacks? Don’t tell me about anything too hardcore, unless you’ve already been caught for it.
Creptonic: That’s a tough question.
X2600: I know, the last phrackster interviewee said pretty much the same thing. I need to start telling people in advance about this question so they have time to think about what story they want to use.
Creptonic: That would have helped.
X2600: I know you don’t have Alzheimer’s, so think of something, anything. How about your first hack?
Creptonic: Okay, that will do. My first hack was in middle-school. I remember getting into hacking and thinking that it was the coolest hobby for a kid my age to have. Some of my peers didn’t think so, and they picked on me because of my geekiness. One day, I decided to show them what I was capable of, so I set up a simple keylogger on all of the school’s computers (we only had five computers at the time) and waited for those particular kids to use the internet. Well it just so happens that all of them logged into their email accounts during computer class. During lunch, I checked the keyloggers’ logs, found their usernames and passwords, logged into their email accounts and changed their passwords.
X2600: *laughs* – That’s pure pwnage right there! When did they find out that they no longer had access to their email accounts?
Creptonic: That’s the most amusing part. Being the impatient person that I was, I couldn’t wait for them to find out on their own. The next day, when I saw them in class, I approached the group of them and asked “So guys! Checked your email lately?” One of them responded, “No, WHY!?” I shrugged and returned to my seat for the start of class. I could feel their eyes on me for the duration of the class. Their uncertainty was hilarious to me, but I kept my game face on.
X2600: And so… what happened, they found out and beat the living hell out of you?
Creptonic: No, not at all. After lunch time that day I was called down to the principal’s office by intercom. The vice principal sat down with me and asked me if I had been the cause of all of the email drama that took place the day before. I denied it until he called my mother, who knew that I was capable of things like that. So they assumed it was me, I got chewed out, and some detention.
X2600: What about the guys? Did they retaliate at all?
Creptonic: No. They never talked to me again. Ever!
X2600: *grins*- That deserves bonus pwnt points. Great story! Thanks for the interview, Creep-a-ton. *winks* Think of a few more stories and keep them in reserve in case we ever do another phrackster interview. Creptonic: My pleasure – and I will.
X2600: That’s it fellow minions. Phrackster issue2, Bully Kryptonite
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