Film Lens
OWNED presents a 50-year history of hacking, beginning in the 1960s with figures like Captain Crunch and the practice of phone phreaking. The film captures the evolution of this movement, culminating in events such as the annual DefCon hacker conventions in Las Vegas, where activities include games like 'Spot the Fed'.
The documentary features Kevin Mittnick, labeled by the New York Times as 'FBI's Most Wanted Cybercriminal', who discusses his criminal activities that led to his conviction. It also includes the actions of hacker Fuqrag, who disrupts government websites from a trailer in an anonymous park, illustrating the audacity and anonymity of modern hacking culture.
Why Watch
- •Meet Kevin Mittnick, a notorious cybercriminal.
- •See the annual DefCon conventions in Las Vegas.
- •Find out about phone phreaking's origins in the 1960s.
Did You Know
•DefCon hacker conventions take place annually in Las Vegas.
•Kevin Mittnick was called 'FBI's Most Wanted Cybercriminal' by the New York Times.
•The hacking movement gained momentum in the 1960s.
Perfect For
Cybersecurity enthusiastsHacking cultureTech history