PHANTASY Magazine
    Newsletter of the International Information Retrieval Guild (IIRG)    

The IIRG is not a new organization suddenly appearing on the scene.  The IIRG was originally founded by Mercenary in 1982.  In the following six years the group grew to prominence in the Commodore 64 community and created numerous shareware utilities as well as text files.

The Guild at this time was divided into two divisions.  One division would concentrate on the publishing of text files and shareware, while the second division would concentrate on the accumulation of information and data for the organization.

At its peak in those 6 years the IIRG ran a network of six bulletin board systems spanning the East coast of the United States as well as one system in South Africa.

The group was comprised of individuals ranging from 17 to 42 years of age, all of those having a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

With the demise of the mainstream Commodore 64 community, (I know I'll catch some flack on that one), and the introduction of the much superior Amiga, the group was disbanded except for a small core of it's founding members.

Of the four surviving original members, their loyalty was divided.  Two members went with the graphics capabilities and multitasking of the Amiga.  While the other two members went with the IBM.

In early March of 1990, for the first time in over two years, the founding members of the IIRG reconvened and discussed reactivating the Guild as a vocal organization.  (It must be noted that in earlier days the IIRG was an invitation only organization.)

The sudden shift in attitudes was due to the negative publicity afforded hackers in the press and television.  Mercenary set about establishing a group of bulletin board systems and contacting former members throughout the United States.

Another of the founding members, was contacted and set about the original plans for publishing PHANTASY.  PHANTASY was the IIRG's voice to the world, a forum for discussing topics of interest to the computer underground.

The IIRG was founded on the principal of exploration and knowledge.  The group as a whole does not advocate illegal hacking activities.  To us, hacking is an art form, a hobby that should be encouraged and condoned.  To us, hacking is the creation of software or hardware.

In 1993, the IIRG holds the solitary honor of being the only hacker group to ever be asked not to attend a hacker conference.  This is when fliers were distributed for PumpCon II with the statement, "Anyone interested in the computer underground except IIRG members."

Once again our reputations had preceded us:

"IIRG members are nothing but a bunch of drunken gun toting rednecks."    --- Sledge Hammer, 1992

"Mercenary's nuts, and the rest of them aren't quite right either."    --- Voltaire, 1993

"You son of a bitches, you drank all the fucking beer."    --- Panhead, 1997

"We've never been known for our social graces, that's why we've endured over the years.  We run the group like a biker gang.  If you've never been part of that environment, you'll never understand what it means to be IIRG.  Now get out of my way, I need another god damned beer."    --- Mercenary, at the 1998 IIRG Picnic

Also in 1993, Ionizer, an IIRG site sysop of "The Ware House" BBS, was jailed and held on $500,000 bail.  Ionizer still remains the only IIRG member to ever be arrested.  His arrest was for a trumped-up charge of having "anarchy" files on his BBS.  ("Anarchy for Fun and Profit" by The Deth Vegetable [Lucas Benfry])

Due to Ionizers previous history with the West Hartford Police, he was forced to plead guilty on explosives charges for having "bomb making materials in his possession," but the "anarchy" file charges were never pursued.  It must be noted for history that these "bomb making materials" were actually magic tricks (a.k.a., confetti launchers).  Ionizer was a practicing magician and always had these devices on hand.

The IIRG in the 2000s...

The IIRG of today is a small core of enthusiasts with a wide range of computer preferences and electronics knowledge.  The IIRG of today is busy experimenting with cutting edge projects such as wireless networking and robotics.

Our projects have been many and our interests have varied.  We aren't "trendy" and don't care about publicity.  The media would only screw it up anyway.  Our concern is getting the message to the masses.  We are a little bit militia, and we are a little bit survivalist.  We believe in using technology to expose the lies of both the media and the government.

Since the government has once again decided to attack a small segment of society, we have decided to once again start publishing PHANTASY.  I'd like to point out that freedom of speech is one of our Constitutional rights, but it seems that once again certain members of the political and law-enforcement community have forgotten this.  This country has strayed to far from what our fore-fathers envisioned for this country.

The IIRG in 2004....

This summer was a complete waste, Mercenary suffered a heart attack and was unable to renew our original domain.  He has used this downtime to add several new members to the group. He will post more on this shortly.  Our main concern right now is re-establishing the web page here on our new domain.

"A modern day revolution in this country will never be won by the gun alone, there is also no way to win a revolution behind a keyboard.  But combine the two and get the American public to turn off their televisions and you just might stand a fighting chance."    --- Mercenary, 1999

Sure, we may have socalled hard-lined political beliefs, but it's high time that the media was reminded that not all hackers are the so-called techno-terrorists, script kiddies, or modern day Al Capone's the mainstream media would like us to be.

I would also like to state that not all hacker organizations are corporate sell-outs and that the so-called "White Hat Hacker" label is a bunch of bullshit.  You are either hackers or corporate lackeys, make up your damn minds which side of the fence your going to get behind and stay there.

No offense, but if it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, I think it's a fucking duck.

Everyone has to make a living, that's understandable.  Just don't do it at the cost of your former beliefs and your former peers.

Now I know there is always a few bad apples in any bunch, and I don't dispute this, but for the most part a "true hacker" is driven by curiosity about the world.  This is the same kid who took the family stereo apart when he was six, not one of Bin-Laden's boys.

I hope I've made our point and have gotten the message across.

As long as there are things to take apart, electronics in dumpsters, Chinese restaurants open till 2 a.m., and computers, there will be hackers.  - Mercenary/IIRG


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PHANTASY - Volume 1, Issue 1  October 31, 1990

[1] The IIRG meets the FBI (Part 1)
[2] What is The IIRG and Why Should I Support It?
[3] PHANTASY NEWS
[4] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 1, Issue 2  November 12, 1990

[1] The IIRG meets the FBI (Part 2)
[2] Hacker Information and Where to Obtain It
[3] High-Explosives for Fun and Profit
[4] The IIRG attends the 8th Annual CT CES Show
[4] PHANTASY NEWS
[5] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 1, Issue 3  December 16, 1990

[1] Phone and Home Security
    By: The Mercenary

[2] An Insiders View of the Information Game
    By: Name Withheld by Request

[3] "NAPALM" (The Ultimate Home Barbecue Starter)
    By: Knight Hack

[4] Chlorine Bombs!
    By: Name Withheld by Request

[5] PHANTASY TIDBITS

[6] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites

[7] End of the Year Comments
    By: The IIRG


PHANTASY - Volume 2, Issue 4  January 20, 1991

[1] Errata in PHANTASY Three
    Written By: PHANTASY Magazine

[2] Explosive Bullets
    Written By: Saint Anarchy

[3] Completely Useless Trivia Knowledge (Part 1)
    Written By: Knight Hack

[4] ConnNet Information
    Provided By: ConnNection

[5] Scanner Frequencies of the Government
    Provided By: Unknown
    Edited By: Mercenary

[6] Installing a Smoke Screen on Your Car
    Written By: Saint Anarchy

[7] PHANTASY TIDBITS

[8] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 2, Issue 5  December 9, 1991

[1] OK, Where the Hell Have we Been?
    By Mercenary

[2] The BEIGE BOX Revisited!
    By Mercenary

[3] Completely Useless Trivia Knowledge (Part 2)
    Written By: Knight Hack

[4] Tip on Telephone Privacy I
    Written By: TESLA

[5] Tip on Telephone Privacy II
    Written By: TESLA

[6] Nicotine Sulfate
    Written By: Saint Anarchy

[7] PHANTASY TIDBITS

[8] End of the Year Comments
    Written by: Mercenary

[9] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 3, Issue 6  February 3, 1992

[1] IIRG Announces New Distribution Network
    Written By: Mercenary

[2] Making Your Own Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
    Written By: Saint Anarchy

[3] USA World Head-Quarters Busted
    Written By: NotSoHumble Babe

[4] Response to USA World Head-Quarters Busted
    Written By: Anonymous

[5] Introduction to Telecommunications
    Written By: The Phone Knome

[6] Informal Interview with The Mercenary
    Written By: Knight Hack

[7] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest

[8] NEW FEATURE: "For the People"
    Compiled by: YOU the BBS, Network, and System User!
    Edited by: Mercenary

[9] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 3, Issue 7  March 1, 1992

[1] New Onslaught of Hacker Mania?
    Editorial By: The Silent Brotherhood

[2] New Information on USA Bust
    From: Computer Underground Digest Issue #4.06

[3] Quick Comment on USA Bust
    By: Mercenary

[4] More Information on USA Bust
    Supplied By: Online BBS File

[5] PHANTASY Magazine to Carry C.O.D.E. and D.O.A.
    By: Knight Hack

[6] Social Security Number Prefixes
    By: C.O.D.E. (Crackers Of Digital Equipment)

[7] FireCrackers Part I
    By: Saint Anarchy/D.O.A.

[8] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest
	1. Dad Downloads Gun into Son's Computer
	2. MIT Anti-Semitic Problem
        3. Digital Announces ALPHA

[9] FOR THE PEOPLE
    Supplied By: Bulletin Boards Across the Country
    Edited by: Mercenary
	1. Video Game Piracy
	2. Cybertek
        3. Note From "Static"
        4. Michelangelo Virus Info
        5. Genghis Khan's Bust

[10] Listing of IIRG Distribution Sites

[11] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 3, Issue 8  June 5, 1992

[1] Quick Comment
    By: Mercenary

[2] Communists Alive and Well in the U.S.
    By: Red Dawn

[3] TeleFraud: (A Case Example)
    By: Anonymous

[4] IIRG Members Profiles: Rowdy Roddy Piper

[5] New World Order Pledge of Dis-Allegiance
    Provided By: Saint Anarchy

[6] IIRG FREEBIES:
    New section devoted to promotions available to our readers!

[7] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest

[8] FOR THE PEOPLE
    Supplied By: Bulletin Boards Across the Country
    Edited by: Mercenary
	1. Michelangelo Source Code
        2. Phil Katz Warning
        3. Virus Poem

[9] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 3, Issue 9  August 14, 1992

[1] A Bill to Be Entitled An Act
    By: Author Unknown

[2] PHANTASY Availability Via Internet
    By: Mercenary

[3] Comic Book Review "The Hacker Files"
    Review By: Anubis

[4] CAFFEINE: Hackers Drug of Choice or Divine Miracle
    By: Saint Anarchy

[5] The Rumor Mill (Unconfirmed rumors from the Underground)
    Edited By: Mercenary

[6] IIRG NEWS

[7] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest
	1. Chicago 2600 Meetings
        2. Tri-Con: The Tri-State H/P/A Convention
        3. 3rd Annual Eicar Conference
        4. 6th International Computer Virus and Security Conference
        5. The New Red Menace
        6. Return of the Kamikaze?
        7. Word of Warning to S.S.?

[8] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 3, Issue 10  November 1, 1992

[1] What Really Happened with Randy Weaver in Naples, Idaho
    By: Anonymous by Request

[2] Microsoft's Press Release about the bust of the APL BBS

[3] Nitro Tri-Iodide (Contact Explosive)
    By: The Ionizer

[4] FOR THE PEOPLE
    Supplied By: Bulletin Boards Across the Country
    Edited by: Mercenary
	1. Pirates Haven Sting Operation
        2. Navy BBS Listings
        3. Even More Secret Service Radio Frequencies
        4. Slavelord Retires

[5] PHANTASY INDEX: (The First 10 Editions)
    Compiled By: Mercenary

[6] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest
	1. A Note from Predator
        2. DECUS U.S. Chapter Fall Seminars and Symposium
        3. PumpCon '92 BUSTED
        4. Information on Chaos Computer Club e.v. Germany

[7] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 3, Issue 11  November 6, 1992

[1] More PumpCon Bust Info
    By: Anonymous

[2] Caller ID Availability
    By: Mercenary

[3] Crystal Source
    By: Saint Anarchy

[4] FOR THE PEOPLE
    Supplied By: Bulletin Boards Across the Country
    Edited by: Mercenary
	1. Digital to Close Two Manufacturing Facilities
        2. FBI Eavesdropping Plan Draws Industry Fire
        3. PumpCon Bust Rumors Fly
        4. Response to PumpCon Rumors

[5] The Rumor Mill (Unconfirmed rumors from the Underground)
    Edited By: Mercenary
	1. Ronald Pinz (Victim Or Rat Fink)
        2. Berlin Busts Reported
        3. WINDYCON

[6] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest
	1. Police Officials Cited For Searching Private Records
        2. Call for Papers - The Third International Virus Conference
        3. Landmark Software Decision
        4. Sixth International Computer Security & Virus Conference

[7] Listing of IIRG Distribution Sites

[8] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 3, Issue 12  November 30, 1992

[1] Subscription Information
    By: Mercenary

[2] NYX Tightening Security

[3] Another Crystal Source
    By: Saint Anarchy/IIRG

[4] Randy Weaver Follow-Up
	1. Undeclared War Against Christian Americans
           By: Jack McLamb
        2. Weaver Set Up by Feds
           By: Mike Blair of Spotlight Magazine
        3. Constitutional Issues on Trial in Idaho
           By: Andrew Arnold of Spotlight Magazine

[5] FOR THE PEOPLE
    Supplied By: Bulletin Boards Across the Country
    Edited by: Mercenary
	1. Washington 2600 Meetings Update
        2. New Mag: U.S. Militia

[6] The Rumor Mill (Unconfirmed rumors from the Underground)
    Edited By: Mercenary
	1. Fed Alert (?)
        2. Asshole Warning (?)

[7] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest
	1. CERT Advisory-Revised VMS Monitor Vulnerability
        2. Nintendo(R)  N E W S   R E L E A S E
        3. Edwardsville Teen Charged with theft

[8] Listing of IIRG Distribution Sites

[9] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 3, Issue 13  December 16, 1992

[1] Dark Shadows Information
    By: Mercenary

[2] USR Information
    By: Knight Hack

[3] [TDT VS SOD] Whats the Story?

[4] Fairlight Members Quit and Form Sinister

[5] FOR THE PEOPLE
    Supplied By: Bulletin Boards Across the Country
    Edited by: Mercenary
	1. Blitzkrieg BBS Information
        2. Chaos Communication Congress 1992
        3. Steve Jackson Games 1993 Calendar

[6] The Rumor Mill (Unconfirmed rumors from the Underground)
    Edited By: Mercenary
	1. CDC's 200th Phile Released
        2. Sub-Lamer Alert

[7] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest
	1. 'Genius' Plagues Cable TV
        2. Is It Illegal to Defend Against Hackers
        3. The Secret Service Strikes Again
        4. Hacker is Charged with Espionage

[8] Listing of IIRG Distribution Sites

[9] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 4, Issue 14  February 6, 1993

[1] PHANTASY Distro Sites Needed
    By: IIRG

[2] Rune Stone BBS Information
    By: Mercenary

[3] "Operation Gray Chip Completed"
    By: Knight Hack

[4] FOR THE PEOPLE
    Supplied By: Bulletin Boards Across the Country
    Edited by: Mercenary
	1. Blitzkrieg BBS Goes Down!
        2. AT&T Smart Card Voice Prints Increase Security of NCR ATMs
        3. DEA Security - Not That Secure!

[5] The Rumor Mill (Unconfirmed Rumors From the Underground)
    Edited By: Mercenary
	1. Possible Loser Alert?
        2. IBM Working on Super Drive?
        3. Grim Reaper of TDT a Narc? (So says Pepsi Man)

[6] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest
	1. Cellular Highway Robber
        2. PHANTASY Makes Honorable Mention
        3. Wired Magazine Premieres
        4. TIME Magazine Article
        5. FREE Virtual Sex Poster
        6. NCSA FREE Book Offer
        7. Information Requests

[7] Listing of IIRG Distribution Sites

[8] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites

[9] IIRG Special Announcements


PHANTASY - Volume 4, Issue 15  March 16, 1993

[1] An Open Letter "To Whom it May Concern"
    By: Mercenary

[2] Ripco II BBS (Closing Temporarily)
    By: Dr. Ripco

[3] Lets Get This Right
    By: The IIRG

[4] FOR THE PEOPLE
    Supplied By: Bulletin Boards Across the Country
    Edited by: Mercenary
	1. FBI Shuts Bulletin Board - Copyright Probe Begun
        2. RUSTY & EDIE'S BBS Seized By the FBI
        3. FBI Undecided Whether to Investigate Users of Closed BBS
        4. ACLU Challenges FBI'S Closing 'RUSTY & EDIE'S' BBS in OHIO
        5. RUSTY AND EDIE's RETURNS!!!

[5] The Rumor Mill (Unconfirmed Rumors From the Underground)
    Edited By: Mercenary
	1. Be on the Lookout for - Mutant-X
        2. PKWare Goes Bankrupt - A Great HOAX!!

[6] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest
	1. Raid Collects 15 Tons of Counterfeit Microsoft Software
        2. DIGITAL'S Eastern Restart Center Keeps Customers in Business After WTC Explosion
        3. U.S. AIR FORCE to Install 350 ALPHA AXP Workstations
        4. OFFWORLD BBS Seized In St.Louis
        5. STEVE JACKSON GAMES vs. U.S. SECRET SERVICE - The Trial

[7] Listing of IIRG Distribution Sites

[8] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 4, Issue 16  April 15, 1993

[1] The "Rune Stone" Returns
    By: Anubis

[2] Ripco: Not Dead Yet (Two News File Bulletins)
    By: Dr. Ripco of Ripco II BBS

[3] Phone Phreak Techniques
    By: Mercenary

[4] DEF CON I Announcement

[5] FOR THE PEOPLE
    Supplied By: Bulletin Boards Across the Country
    Edited by: Mercenary
	1. American Dissident Voices
        2. PHAGE Magazine Information

[6] The Rumor Mill (Unconfirmed Rumors From the Underground)
    Edited By: Mercenary
	1. PE vs TDT
        2. TDT vs PE
        3. SeCT News Announcement
        4. IIRG Note on SeCT News Announcement

[7] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest
	1. Pupils Had Bomb Guide
        2. Highway Sign Has Officials Blushing
        3. Vulgar Highway Messages an Outside Job, Police Say..
        4. IIRG Note on Highway Sign

[8] Listing of IIRG Distribution Sites

[9] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 4, Issue 17  May 25, 1993

[1] Local Lamer Update: A Tale of Jealousy in (203)
    By: Mercenary

[2]: SIN CITY BBS: Valgamons Story
     Written and typed by Valgamon on May 9, 1993
     Article Edited By: The IIRG

[3] Reply to Comments
    By: The IIRG

[4] John C. Dvorak Hype
    By: Saint Anarchy

[5] How to Waste a Perfectly Good Friday Nite!!
    (Or attending the Danbury, CT 2600 Meeting)
    By: Mercenary and Anubis

[6] FOR THE PEOPLE
    Supplied By: Those Wacky Secret Service Agents
    Edited by: Mercenary
	1. The We Can't Keep A Secret Service
        2. Who's The Weirdos In Shades??

[7] The Rumor Mill (Unconfirmed Rumors From the Underground)
    Edited By: Mercenary
	1. A Message From The Phantom
        2. FREE BIRD Crashes to the Ground

[8] Crystals, Crystals, Everywhere.....
    By: Mercenary and Saint Anarchy

[9] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest
	1. ALPHA AXP Systems Available on Internet
        2. Taiwan Quick to React
        3. VLSI Behind Clipper Chip
        4. Cops Seize Home Computer In Rude Sign Case
        5. I'm Sorry Sir, We Can't Land, Bill's Hair Is A Mess
        6. ATM Scam - A Text Book Operation

[10] Listing of IIRG Distribution Sites

[11] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 4, Issue 18  August 12, 1993

[1] "Ionizer" - IIRG Site Sysop Arrested
     A Report By The IIRG

[2] What Really Happened at "PumpCon"
    (An Interview With Thomas Icom)
    Interview By: Mercenary

[3] Bencrypt Encryption
    By: Ben Sodenkamp

[4] Hacker OPSEC (Operational Security)
    By: Thomas Icom/IIRG

[5] The Libertarian Responsibility of The Cyberpunk Movement
    By: Thomas Icom/IIRG

[6] FOR THE PEOPLE
    Supplied By: Those Wacky Secret Service Agents
    Edited by: Mercenary
	1. Secret Service Agents Get Free Vacation

[7] The Rumor Mill (Unconfirmed Rumors From the Underground)
    Edited By: Mercenary
	1. Han Solo Sells Out to the Empire?
        2. Dr. Detergent of TDT Retires?
        3. Fear and Loathing BBS Busted

[8] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest
	1. SNET Operators Forwarding ANI Data
        2. FCC Releases Frequencies
        3. Put Your Hands in the Air, and Give Me Those Chips
        4. ATM Bandits Nabbed
        5. FBI Calls for Gun Licensing

[9] Listing of IIRG Distribution Sites

[10] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 4, Issue 19  October 24, 1993

[1] IIRG Analysis of Police Statement
    By: The IIRG

[2] Section 2: FREE IONIZER FUND!! (Please Help)

[3] PumpCon II (A Bust Waiting to Happen)
    By: Saint Anarchy

[4] Tactical Radio Communication Equipment
    By: Thomas Icom/IIRG

[5] Data Bank of the German Speaking An-Archism
    From: Adamantios Diamantidis

[6] Phortune 500 Returns!
    By: The Renegade Chemist 
    Data Security Consultants, Inc./Online Services

[7] The Rumor Mill (Unconfirmed Rumors From the Underground)
    Edited By: Mercenary
	1. DEF CON II (Early Notices)
        2. "IONIZER" Anarchy Series?
        3. HoHoCon'93
        4. IIRG Zine Watch

[8] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest
	1. FBI Director to Head Criminal Probes
        2. Man Involved in ATM Scam Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Other Cases
        3. FBI Operation Targets Thefts and Fraud at IBM
        4. Redding Connecticut Man Indicted in Computer Porn Case

[9] Listing of IIRG Distribution Sites

[10] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 4, Issue 20  December 3, 1993

[1] Ionizer Saga Ends
    Reprinted from Computer Underground Digest #5.88

[2] IIRG Response to Elansky Sentencing

[3] Individual Responses To Elansky Sentencing
    Taken From "Rune Stone BBS"

[4] Ionizer Legal Fund
    (Please donate what you can afford)

[5] Implementing OPerational SECurity (OPSEC) in Your Group
    By: Mercenary/IIRG

[6] Voice Mail Security Notes
    By: Mercenary/IIRG

[7] PumpCon II Busted (Or We Told You So)
    By: Mercenary/IIRG

[8] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest
	1. Cantwell Can't See Use For Clipper Chip Curbs
        2. Bells Ring In the New Year
        3. Another Connecticut BBS Raided in Operation Longarm

[9] PHANTASY Magazine U.K. News
    Compiled By: Phantasm

[10] Upcoming Conferences and Conventions
	1. DEF CON ][ Initial Announcement
        2. 17th National Computer Security Conference
        3. Invitational Workshop on Information Technology (IT) Assurance and Trustworthiness
        4. VSI '94 - Presented by the Virus Security Institute
        5. European Symposium on Research in Computer Security
        6. The Fourth Annual HoHoCon

[11] Listing of IIRG Distribution Sites

[12] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 5, Issue 21  September 14, 1994

[1] IIRG Update
    By: Mercenary

[2] Self-Reliance and Preparedness (Chapter I)
    By: Thomas Icom/IIRG

[3] ANI (Automatic Number Identification) - Part II
    By: Mercenary/IIRG

[4] Frequencies of Interest, Part I
    Compiled By: Thomas Icom/IIRG

[5] The Rumor Mill (Unconfirmed Rumors From the Underground)
    Edited By: Mercenary
	1. FED'z Set Up Sting Operation in Connecticut?

[6] New Phreaking Method Only Needs FCC Approval
    (3 Carriers Already Approved)
    By: Anonymous

[7] FOR THE PEOPLE
    Supplied By: Those Wacky Secret Service Agents and other Federal Bunglers
    Edited by: Mercenary
	1. The FBI - Lost in CyberSpace
        2. Kevin Mitnick - Contact the FBI Please

[8] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest
	1. NCSA Starts Security Forum on CompuServe
        2. FCC Widens Spectrum for Wireless Data Devices
        3. IBM Attempts to Cash in on "Star-Trek"
        4. Blockbuster and Sega
        5. 3 Chinese Provinces to Upgrade Switches

[9] SPECIAL REPORT - The IIRG Hacker Acronym List Rapers

[10] Electronic Personal Organizers
     By: Thomas Icom/IIRG

[11] Upcoming Conferences and Conventions

[12] Listing of IIRG Distribution Sites

[13] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 6, Issue 22  April 1, 1995

[1] IIRG News Update
    By: Mercenary/IIRG

[2] Blitzkrieg BBS Returns
    By: Predat0r

[3] Check Games
    By: Dark Grif

[4] Cellular Interception Techniques
    By: Thomas Icom/IIRG 

[5] Department Store Scam
    By: Dark Grif

[6] The Rumor Mill (Unconfirmed Rumors From the Underground)
    Edited By: Mercenary
	1. Touch Tone - Straight to Video Phreak Movie?
        2. Warning! - Media Smear Attempt
        3. Red Box Arrest of Bernie S.
        4. Bernie S. Update
        5. Ode to iXOM

[7] PHANTASY Book Reviews
    By: Thomas Icom/IIRG

[8] PHANTASY TIDBITS: News and Views of Interest
	1. Hong Kong Police Close Down 8 Internet Providers
        2. Computer Hackers Sentenced to Federal Prison
        3. Connix - The Connecticut Internet Exchange

[9] Upcoming Conferences and Conventions
        1. DEF CON III Convention Update
        2. IIRG to Sponsor CT 2600 Meetings
        3. IIRG FREE-NET - Shameless Begging
 
[10] Listing of IIRG Distribution Sites

[11] Listing of PHANTASY Distribution Sites


PHANTASY - Volume 7, Issue 23  November 18, 1996

 1. Legal Ease & IIRG Information......................The IIRG
 2. The Return of PHANTASY Magazine....................Mercenary/IIRG
 3. Hacker's Ethics for the Nineties...................Mercenary/IIRG
 4. Phone Line Short-Wave Antennas.....................Saint Anarchy/IIRG
 5. Survival Planning..................................Saint Anarchy/IIRG
 6. The Nazi Files (Stories of the SS).................The IIRG
 7. Social Engineering for the Beginning Hacker........Mercenary/IIRG
 8. The Rumor Mill.....................................Anonymous Sources
 9. PHANTASY Tidbits...................................The IIRG
10. Attendance for Windows Hacking.....................Mercenary/IIRG
11. Letters to the IIRG................................N/A
12. IIRG and PHANTASY Distribution.....................The IIRG
13. Articles We Never Want to See......................Author Unknown


PHANTASY - Volume 8, Issue 24  March 17, 2000

 1. Legal Ease & IIRG Information........................................The IIRG
 2. The Myth of the "White Hat Hacker"...................................Mercenary/IIRG
 3. How To Set Up an Underground  Wireless Data Network - Part .I........Thomas Icom/IIRG
 4. Basic Phone Security: Making and Breaking It.........................Mob Boss
 5. "Tribe Flood Network 3000": A Theoretical Review.....................Mixter
 6. The Nazi Files (Stories of the SS)...................................The IIRG
 7. IIRG Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) Guidelines.........................Black IC/IIRG
 8. The Rumor Mill.......................................................Anonymous Sources
 9. FREE the FISH........................................................Mercenary/IIRG
10. Letters to the IIRG..................................................N/A
11. IIRG and PHANTASY Distribution.......................................The IIRG
12. Articles We Never Want to See........................................Author Unknown


PHANTASY - Volume 8, Issue 25  May 21, 2000

 1. Legal Ease & IIRG Information...............................The IIRG
 2. Big Brother on the Boulevard................................Thomas Icom/IIRG
 3. DXing with Citizen Band Radio...............................Black IC/IIRG
 4. Playstation 2 Modification and Muses (Part 1)...............Black IC/IIRG
 5. Hacking Computer Shows for Phun and Profit (Part 1).........Mercenary/IIRG
 6. An Introduction to Palm Pilot Programming...................Phurk/IIRG
 7. IIRG Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) Guidelines................Black IC/IIRG
 8. The Rumor Mill..............................................Anonymous Sources                                      
 9. Letters to the IIRG.........................................N/A
10. IIRG and PHANTASY Distribution..............................The IIRG


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