Famed Hacker Kevin Mitnick Dead at 59
www.securityweek.com
Famed hacker Kevin Mitnick has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.  At the time of his death, he was Chief Hacking Officer at security awareness training firm KnowBe4.

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.

  • @ShrugzEnglish
    4•1 year ago

    I loved my bluebox and pinkbox back in the day. Search for it now and Etsy gifts are top of the search. lol

    • DrNeurohax
      3•1 year ago

      smh

      That’s fucking tragic. Makes me want to whip out the ole Hacker Manifesto.

      Kids will never again know the fun of dealing with long distance calling plans and the barely usable international calling that used to cost half you rent for a 15 minute conversation.