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THE HISTORY OF PHONE PHREAKS

Phone phreaking, the art of manipulating telephone systems, emerged in the late 1950s as a precursor to modern hacking. This subculture of technology enthusiasts demonstrated how ordinary telephones could become gateways to global virtual adventures, anticipating today's hacker culture. From whistling precise tones to building electronic "blue boxes," phone phreaks explored and exploited vulnerabilities in telecommunication networks, leaving a lasting impact on the evolution of technology and hacking.
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