Voice Mail Hacking...
      by Aristotle
      2600 Magazine
   Seq'd by Mad Scientist
   The Laboratory
   201-997-8746
 
 
     There are four models of the
Genesis Voice Mailbox Systems (VMS).
They all have the good VMS features,
like voice data compression, ability
to send messages to other users, user
definable passwords (I believe up to
10 digits), user definable opening
message, ability to review message
when recording, and a separate phone
number for each box.
 
          How to Hack the VMS
 
     The first step is to find the
voice mail system.  The easiest way to
find a system is to look in the yellow
pages under telephone answering
services and/or equipment companies.
I found a system in Louisville,
Kentucky that was listed with the name
Voicelink.  Its number is
502-429-9200.
     After finding the VMS, you must
find out what type of system it is.
There are many different types, each
with their own unique characteristics.
If you find that the system is a
Genesis system, look into it.  Chances
are you will be able to get on easily.
     A Genesis system has the
following distinguishable
characteristics:  1) If you hit "0"
during the announcement, it will
prompt you for the password.  2) If
you hit "#", it will go to a phonebook
system.  The phonebook is used to look
up users' boxes by spelling out their
names.
     When the target Genesis system is
found, do the following:  1) Find a
mailbox with an announcement that
says, "I am taking a message for
mailbox number XXX."  2) During this
announcement press the "0" key and
wait for the password prompt.  3) At
this prompt, press "0" again.  This is
almost always the password for the
unused box.  If it is not "0", then go
o the next open box.  4) Now that you
have control, change your password and
follow the friendly directions.  It is
extremely user-friendly so you should
have fun.
 
                 The Laboratory
                 201-997-8746