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Apr
In the world of technology, security breaches are becoming increasingly common. These security breaches can result in a number of negative consequences, including loss of personal information, financial losses, and reputational damage. One group of individuals who are particularly adept at finding vulnerabilities in technology systems are known as phreakers. Phreakers are individuals who find and exploit vulnerabilities in telecommunications and computer networks. This article examines which technologies phreakers are most likely to target and why. Overview of Phreaking Phreaking is the act of probing and manipulating telecommunications systems to gain unauthorized access or control. It emerged in the 1970s…