Kevin Poulsen
Former 1990s hacker turned journalist and editor known for his criminal past, radio-contest exploits and later work in security journalism and reporting.
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Apr 3, 2026 • 47min
How the World Got Owned Episode 2: The 1990s, Part One
Kevin Poulsen, once a notorious 1990s phone phreaker turned security journalist. Jeff Moss, founder of DEF CON and Black Hat who shaped hacker gatherings. They reminisce about the 1990s hacking golden age. Stories cover early DIY culture, physical break‑ins and radio contest schemes. Conversations trace DEF CON’s accidental birth and how curiosity turned into crime and later careers.
