John Threat facts for kids
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John Lee
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| Born | July 6, 1973 |
| Other names | John Threat, Corrupt |
| Occupation | Programmer, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Member of Masters of Deception (MOD), Hacking, member of Decepticons |
John Lee, also known as John Threat, is an American computer expert and business owner. He used the name "Corrupt" when he was part of a famous computer group called Masters of Deception (MOD) in New York during the early 1990s.
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Who is John Lee?
John Lee is known for his skills with computers and for starting his own businesses. In the early 1990s, he was a member of a group called Masters of Deception (MOD). This group was made up of talented computer users who explored how computer systems worked. John used the nickname "Corrupt" during his time with MOD.
The Great Hacker War
John Lee was involved in something called the Great Hacker War. This was a big rivalry between his group, MOD, and another group of computer experts called Legion of Doom. Because of his part in this "war," John faced serious legal challenges in 1992. He took responsibility for his actions and spent about a year in a special federal facility. His involvement in the Great Hacker War was even featured on the cover of Wired Magazine in 1994.
Early Life and Education
John Lee was born on July 6, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in an area of Brooklyn called Brownsville. As a young person, he was part of a group called the Decepticons. This group was named after the bad guys from the popular Saturday morning cartoon Transformers.
John went to Stuyvesant High School, which is a very good school. After high school, he attended New York University. While he was in his first year at NYU, he had to take time away because of the consequences from the Great Hacker War.
Beyond Hacking: Film and Media
John Lee has also worked a lot in movies and television. He has helped with editing, producing, and directing different projects. In 2004, he started his own film company called Mediathreat, LLC. The next year, in 2005, he directed a documentary film about the music group Dead Prez, called "Dead Prez: Bigger than Hip Hop." In 2011, he also helped direct a music video for the band MAKE OUT with another director named Diane Martel.
UrbanExpose.com
In 2001, John Lee became well-known again when he shared that he was the secret editor of a website called UrbanExpose.com. This website was about entertainment news and sometimes shared surprising stories.
