The Kid Who Hacked the Pentagon
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This is the tragic story of Jonathan James – a legendary teenage hacker, who broke into NASA and the Pentagon.
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Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15EZMOQEXxw9Pq3FJOUrwdTidrSIWmenPsPAyjMb2qdA/edit?usp=sharing
3D Models:
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Music:
Lens Distortions:
Into the Storm – Unyielding
Day One – The Expanse
Tonalities – Less Percussion
Tradecraft – Hidden Standard
Abstract – Points
Tenfold – Soul Search
Newcomer – Midnight Black
Tenfold – Grounded
Epidemic Sound:
Road Goes on Forever – Glass House
Under the Dark Sky – Johan Glossner
Night Stalker – Wave Saver
Horror, Dark Atmosphere
A Steep Path – Northside
What the Dogs Cant Have – Zorro
Shaking Hands – Ava Low
Unsafe Movement – Farrell Wooten
Gravity of Fragile – DEX 1200
Underlying Cause – Experia
Artlist:
Icosphere – Above the Skies
Audiio:
Liam Back – StategicInvasion_Instrumental
LEMMiNO – Cipher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0q5PR1xpA0
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@Shri-q5t
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
the american justice system is a joke
@TheSiimur
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
By far one of my fave 2d/3d animation by you guys. Well put together and execution was bang on. Gj fern!
@oldjeff1004
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
Don't break the law then
@daltonhayhurst8501
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
You think a spoiled Miami kid on dial up internet is the greatest hacker ever? 25 years ago…. 😂
@mediumvioletred
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
This is sad. Imagine how many talents and potentials are wasted because the world failed to nurture and protect them.
@akak_edits
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
am i tripping or is 5:25 a factorio sound effect
@lucaaaa8533
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
I could fucking taste the sponsor segment
@dannyalxnder0523
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
W QVC
@sarahsullivan2026
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
Finally a video that shows your not obsessed with orange man being taken down.
@luks655
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
why did you give Jonathan man boobs?
@anasophia7
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
damn… that was a bad ass suicide note.
@joshlee4496
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
literally insane this kid did all of this
@thelao7449
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
@Fern you should cover the Nth room topic
@thesheriffmt
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
Bro's the kid from WarGames 😭
@alc911
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
he's literally tim drake
@chocolover1998
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
Guiding hackers to help people is a nice way keep their job in the hacking community and do something for society
@Comr3de
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
Crazy work
@football_magic.amp96
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
11:31 not using ai, nice try with 7 fingers😂
@CndCooch3
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
LMAO this was definitely not a foreign sleeper agent
@Marky-r9x
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
why would the justice system do this to him
@BradAcquilin
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
Another white hat bullied by the black
@MobWithGuns
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
But did he hack The Gibson ? I know it’s you CrashOverride/ ZeroCool
@gabehaz
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
“I die free” that gave me chills..
@gabehaz
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
The suicide note gave me chills
@gabehaz
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
R.I.P Jonathan
@jeffreyoaikhena1152
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
I like the ways the stories are connected.
@sgomez3047
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
What a waste of an amazing mind!
@setsuro.splice
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
2008 i was in the midst of serving my country. Didnt knew a talented man who is roughly the same age as i am died because of the FBI. This is way pass its due but… Jonathan, rest in peace buddy. I love computers, and i wish i had the capacity like you. Unfortunately… there are people in your country that are douchebags who shouldnt hold positions that would affect the lives of others.
20, 10, 5 years in jail… damn… i couldnt imagine what ran thru your mind but i kinda understand. Too bad the FBI didnt confiscate or gave you assistance. Truly a pity.
@MonetaryMotive2603
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
Please man, I love the channel don't shill out for he AI bullshit.
@rupeshchavan9155
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
This is fascinating… seeing how talented he was.
@klaytengivens313
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
In all honesty the way you did this ad break at 8:05 is kinda pathetic your upset with us for assuming we say ai art. Then you literally turn around and admit to being lazy and using AI for research when I can look up if Mercury is healthy for my body or not. And ai straight tells me to get mercury lotion to cover my body with, cause it's completely safe. It's almost like so is kinda wrong 85% of the time and literally most people hate hearing the words so cause it just says your lazy and don't wanna pay anyone for the work.
@putraios
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
what is the music at 2:53 ive been looking for it for ages
@RefriedBeanzGames
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
I’m not blaming the dad but what if the dad never put a parental code on would he have never learned coding/hacking?
@iLoveToSkate
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
Please do a video of The Shadow Brokers i wanna know about him!!
@DjPalisadeRBX
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
The US Government is really biased and subjective. Anything they want, they get. Most federal agencies will use their power to get what they want. Even if they know you are innocent or not guilty. The CIA is one of the best examples in this matter. Black sites, torture, and cruelty just to get an answer. We need to fight against these policies. They're not to protect the country, not to protect our allies; they do it to protect themselves. Their reputation. Give themselves the glory. What happened to this young man is very heartwarming. Although he was committing federal crimes, he stopped and learned from them. He went to the right side and sorted his life out. It is sad to say that yes, he was going to be charged for a crime he never committed, but it is not like the Secret Service will admit it. I feel for James and hope the US justice system learns from these mistakes and issues.
@EzizGames
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
2:52 Ayy I love Star Trek TNG Too!!!
@zacharyszelog8589
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
Private equity sucks!!!
@NLM-JL
July 31, 2025 at 9:22 pm
well played he khs and got them into prison
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