The "descriptions" for each of the 13 files are provided below. (Other icons in the window functioned normally.)


Subject: We're Sorry, This Area is HACKED
Author: PDT & masterD
Uploaded By: Relm Star
Date: 06/23/97

File: ATOMS.TXT (2563 bytes)
Estimated Download Time (28800 baud): < 1 minute
Download Count: 4



A message from masterD:

Have you ever noticed how dull this file library was? Well, PDT and myself, masterD, decided that it needed to be spruced up just a tad bit. In this library you will find pictures to formerly hacked content areas on AOL showing just how poor the security around this place is. Enjoy the pictures, it's the history of us and our brethren. Oh yeah, a nifty tool most people know about is here, there is more to it than you think so.
-masterD, PDT

A message from PDT:

Howdy folks, and welcome to the Fantasy Forum. Today's fantasy is titled "AOL is a secure world." masterD and I will be taking you on a mystical magical tour. Sit back, relax, and download the fucking screenshots, yo!




Subject: How we hacked it
Author: masterD
Uploaded By: Relm Star
Date: 06/23/97

File: HACKED.GIF (13706 bytes)
Estimated Download Time (28800 baud): < 1 minute
Download Count: 6

Equipment: computer
Needs: computer


how we hacked the area, what the staffer boy sees =]




Subject: Bob Dole, Ex-Guide with a Grudge
Author: Bob Dole
Uploaded By: Relm Star
Date: 06/23/97

File: BOBGDOLE.GIF (14940 bytes)
Estimated Download Time (28800 baud): < 1 minute
Download Count: 7


Download this shit.




(In fact, "Download this shit" was the file description for the next ten files...

File #13 claimed to be an in-house content-modifying tool.)





Subject: Online CRIS
Author: AOL Hackers
Uploaded By: Relm Star
Date: 06/23/97

File: MASTER.ZIP (273863 bytes)
Estimated Download Time (28800 baud): < 2 minutes

Download Count: 2

Needs: AOL 2.5


masterD and PDT own America Online Inc




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