Episode 35 - Wicked Rain

On this episode: diplomatic incidents, patriotic hackers, the Chinese military, industrial espionage, online heists, and the civilian side of China’s hacking program. This is the story of Wicked Rose, the Network Crack Program Hacker Group and part two of our China hacking series.

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Listen to Part 1 - Titan Rain

Created, Produced & Hosted by Keith Korneluk

Written & Researched by Jim Rowley

Edited, Mixed & Mastered by Greg Bernhard

Theme Song You Are Digital by Computerbandit

Sources 

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