The Hack: A Lackluster Depiction of the Phone Hacking Scandal
Jack Thorne’s TV drama *The Hack* attempts to portray the real-life investigation by *The Guardian* into the phone-hacking scandal that rocked Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, but the series struggles to turn such a gripping story into compelling television. The seven-part drama begins in 2008, with *... [More info]
Jack Thorne's new drama celebrates journalists who exposed the phone-hacking scandal
Writer Jack Thorne has praised the journalists who exposed the phone-hacking scandal in the media, ahead of the release of ITV’s new drama 'The Hack'. The show, which stars David Tennant as investigative journalist Nick Davies, focuses on the exposure of illegal phone hacking at the News of the Worl... [More info]
David Tennant and Jack Thorne discuss the ITV drama on the phone hacking scandal
David Tennant, known for his role in *Doctor Who*, reflects on his own experience with phone hacking as he stars in *The Hack*, an ITV drama that explores the infamous scandal. The series delves into the 2011 phone-hacking scandal, which led to the closure of the *News of the World* and exposed the ... [More info]
#newscorp #phonehacking #murdoch
‘We should have been shouting about this earlier’: David Tennant on his shocking TV show about phone hacking
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/sep/22/we-should-have-been-shouting-about-this-earlier-david-tennant-jack-thorne-the-hack-itv?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Robert Carlyle Reflects on Possible Phone Hacking During His 90s Fame
Robert Carlyle, the star of 'Trainspotting' and 'The Full Monty', revealed that his role in an ITV drama about the phone-hacking scandal has made him reconsider his own past experiences with the media. Carlyle believes he may have been a victim of phone hacking during his rise to fame in the 1990s, ... [More info]
Exclusive Testimonies on Phone Hacking Scandal
The documentary 'Scandalous: Phone Hacking on Trial' takes an in-depth look at one of the most notorious scandals in British journalism. Featuring exclusive and candid testimonies from celebrities like Sienna Miller, Hugh Grant, Steve Coogan, and Heather Mills, the film uncovers the unlawful practic... [More info]
Prince Harry Uncovers Evidence of Alleged Hacking Targeting Stephen Lawrence’s Mother
Baroness Doreen Lawrence, the mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence, has spoken publicly for the first time about being contacted by Prince Harry regarding allegations of phone hacking. In her interview with the BBC, she describes her shock upon learning that private investigators, allegedly ... [More info]
Breaking into apartment buildings in five minutes on my phone — https://www.ericdaigle.ca/posts/breaking-into-dozens-of-apartments-in-five-minutes/
#HackerNews #BreakingIntoBuildings #ApartmentSecurity #PhoneHacking #CyberSecurity #TechNews
Josef Carl Engressia Jr., aka: Whistler, later known as Joybubbles, was a blind phone phreaker with the extraordinary gift of absolute pitch. He could whistle a perfect 2600 Hz tone, the exact frequency needed to manipulate AT&T’s phone system. Without using any devices, he could seize control of long-distance calls just by whistling into the handset.
In 1971, Engressia became the first phreaker to face legal consequences when he was arrested and fined twenty-five dollars for phone fraud. Despite this, he remained a legendary figure in phreaking culture. Later in life, he legally changed his name to Joybubbles.
‘The Hack’: ITV Unveils Phone Hacking Drama Series Starring David Tennant As Bullish Investigative Journalist Nick Davies, Robert Carlyle & Toby Jones
#Casting #News #ACChapterOne #ITV #ITVStudios #JackThorne #PatrickSpence #PhoneHacking #RobertCarlyle #RupertMurdoch #TobyJones
"NGN seems to have informed the claimants that they would now accept liability.
"By indicating that they would admit liability, a full trial would be avoided, evidence would not go into the public domain, witnesses would not be examined and cross-examined. "
Ah, the British press: Masters of moral outrage by day, architects of privacy invasion by night. Settlements and apologies won’t undo the damage caused by Murdoch’s empire. Perhaps it’s time journalism focused on integrity instead of voyeurism? #PhoneHacking #PressEthics https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jan/22/prince-harry-rupert-murdoch-journalism-trust
Prince Harry wins an 8-figure settlement against The Sun, but let’s face it—the real winners are Murdoch’s lawyers. Another 'sorry we got caught' moment for British tabloids. Where’s the trial? Oh, right, buried under cash. #PhoneHacking #PressAccountability https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jan/22/the-guardian-view-on-prince-harry-and-phone-hacking-the-ethical-issues-endure
So far all the actions brought against The Sun / News UK have been settled out of court.
Each time that happens only reinforces the credibility of the plaintiffs and strengthens belief that any allegations are substantially true.
If they are then Murdoch et al perjured themselves before Parliament and the Leveson inquiry.
https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/phone-hacking/65918/the-murdoch-spy-papers
Prince Harry takes on the tabloids again—this time, The Sun offers a vague apology to dodge deeper scrutiny. When will UK media stop apologizing for 'mistakes' and start owning their misconduct? #PressAccountability #PhoneHacking
News Group Newspapers apology to Prince Harry and Tom Watson
I'm told that this is the first time NGN has publicly admitted illegal activities on the part of or on behalf of The Sun newspaper.
U.S. Army Soldier Indicted in Hack Targeting Trump and Harris Call Records
#USArmy #DonaldTrump #KamalaHarris #databreach #cybersecurity #phonehacking #Snowflake #IRGC
Prince Harry pledges to continue legal fight against Rupert Murdoch’s UK tabloids for hacking celebrity phones and invade their privacy. “The goal is accountability."
