Kevin Mitnick - the world’s first famous “hacker” - has died at age 59 after succumbing to pancreatic cancer.

Mitnick gained fame for his hacking skills and eventual arrest on hacking and wire fraud charges. After his release from prison, he went on to release various books and speak at conferences on the topic of cyber security/hacking. He is the founder of “Mitnick Security Consulting” which provides cyber consulting and penetration testing services.

Kevin’s influence on the world of cyber security is undeniable, as is his almost legendary reputation in the field.

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    1 year ago

    Yeah he talks about it in his book which is a fascinating read due to all the anecdotal stories he injects. Highly recommend!

    Which book? He’s written a few going by his Wiki.

    EDIT: I’m guessing you meant Ghost in the Wires.