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Wizzywig, portrait of a serial hacker, Ed Piskor

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Wizzywig, portrait of a serial hacker, Ed Piskor

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Wizzywig

Nature of contents

comics graphic novels

Oclc number

799041705

Responsibility statement

Ed Piskor

Sub title

portrait of a serial hacker

Summary

"They say What You See Is What You Get-- but Kevin 'Boingthump' Phenicle could always see more than most people. In the world of phone phreaks, hackers, and scammers, he's a legend. His exploits are hotly debated: could he really get free long-distance calls by whistling into a pay phone? Did his video-game piracy scheme accidentally trigger the first computer virus? And did he really dodge the FBI by using their own wiretapping software against them? Is he even a real person? And if he's ever caught, what would happen to a geek like him in federal prison? Inspired by the incredible stories of real-life hackers, WIZZYWIG is the thrilling tale of a master manipulator-- his journey from precocious child scammer to federally wanted fugitive, and beyond. In a world transformed by social networks, data leaks, and digital uprisings, Ed Piskor's debut graphic novel reminds us how much power can rest in the hands of an audacious kid with a keyboard"--Publisher's web site

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Portrait of a serial hacker

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