Kevin Mitnick, the world’s ‘most wanted’ hacker before becoming a cybersecurity consultant, dies at 59

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Kevin Mitnick, the world’s ‘most wanted’ hacker before becoming a cybersecurity consultant, dies at 59

Kevin Mitnick, the world’s ‘most wanted’ hacker before becoming a cybersecurity consultant, dies at 59::Once the world’s "most wanted" hacker, he became a prominent security consultant.

https://fortune.com/2023/07/20/kevin-mitnick-dead-at-59-worlds-most-wanted-famous-hacker-cybersecurity/Open link View original on lemmy.world

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TrinityTek

lemmy.fdr8.us

Kevin Mitnick was truly legendary. I particularly respect the fact that he reportedly never stole a dime from anyone, and that he ultimately used his skills for good. His services helped protect many people including government entities from hacking attacks. The world lost a great man too soon.

Chadsmo

Björn

I bet he was sent to hell so that people in heaven could still use their "Free Kevin Mitnick" signs.