 LHI Logo | |
| Formation | 1992 |
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| Dissolved | 2000 |
| Purpose | Hacker think tank |
| Location |
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Origin | Boston, Massachusetts |
Founders | Count Zero White Knight Brian Oblivion Golgo 13 |
Products | L0phtCrack |
| Affiliations | Cult of the Dead Cow |
| Website | Main Site |
L0pht Heavy Industries (pronounced "loft") was a hacker collective active between 1992 and 2000 and located in the Boston, Massachusetts area. The L0pht was one of the first viable hackerspaces in the US, and a pioneer of responsible disclosure.[1] The group famously testified[2] in front of Congress in 1998 on the topic of ‘Weak Computer Security in Government’.[3]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Timbergwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Joe Grand (14 March 2011). "Hackers Testifying at the United States Senate, May 19, 1998 (L0pht Heavy Industries)". Retrieved 24 July 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Weak Computer Security in Government: Is the Public at Risk?". 1998-05-19. Archived from the original on 2000-09-01. Retrieved 2018-12-03.