Here’s the "long story short" version, since you asked for the long one:
It sounds like you're referencing — a name that rings a bell for those familiar with the demo scene , cracktros , and keygen music from the late '90s and early 2000s. iceprogs
Their demise came with the rise of , the decline of the "scene rules" around 2003–2005, and many members moving into legitimate software development or cybersecurity. Here’s the "long story short" version, since you