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Remember the days when hacking was more about curiosity than crime? In the early 1980s, a group of teenage hackers known as the '414s' made headlines by breaking into several high-profile systems, including those of the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Their exploits were driven by a thirst for knowledge and a desire to explore the digital frontier, rather than malicious intent.

The legacy of the 414s is a reminder that hacking can be a form of digital activism, pushing for transparency and accountability in technology. As we navigate today's complex cybersecurity landscape, it's essential to remember the roots of our community and the importance of ethical hacking. What are your thoughts on the evolution of hacking culture since then? #Hacking #Cybersecurity #TechNostalgia #414s

🎥🛠️ Behold, a masterpiece of archaic ingenuity: a mechanical calculator that belongs in a museum alongside dinosaur bones. One can only marvel at the sheer dedication to reinventing the abacus while simultaneously ignoring the existence of, you know, actual computers. 🤦‍♂️💡
youtube.com/watch?v=E0pJST5mL3A #mechanicalcalculator #archaicingenuity #innovation #museumworthy #technostalgia #HackerNews #ngated