R00t
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r00t is a computer hacker and charity fundraising organization founded in 1994 in New York City. The group originally started as a joke and parody of other noteworthy hacker groups of the early 90s.[1]
History
[edit]Founded on April 3, 1994 by Hosaka and t3, r00t became known for posting parody or off topic security advisories to Bugtraq[2], which was moderated by member Aleph One (Elias Levy).
References
[edit]- ^ Beyond HOPE: The r00t Panel and Closing Ceremonies on August 10, 1997. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
- ^ Bugtraq Mailing List: March 7, 1998.
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