Kevin Mitnick

Kevin Mitnick is the most famous hacker in the world. He was dubbed the "most wanted cyber criminal in US history" by the US Department of Justice. Kevin Mitnick's story is so bizarre that it inspired a full film titled Track Down. He is widely regarded as the greatest hacker of all time. Kevin David Mitnick (born August 6, 1963) is a convicted hacker, computer security expert, and author.

He is primarily known for his high-profile 1995 arrest and subsequent five-year sentence for computer and communications-related offences. The pursuit, arrest, prosecution, and punishment of Mitnick, as well as the accompanying journalism, books, and films, were all contentious. He now heads Mitnick Security Consulting, LLC, a security firm. He's also the Chief Hacking Officer and a co-owner of KnowBe4, a security awareness training company, and a member of the Zimperium advisory board, which creates a mobile intrusion prevention solution.

What Did He Do?

He was released for three years of supervised release after serving a year in prison for hacking into the Digital Equipment Corporation's network. However, near the conclusion of that time, he fled and embarked on a two-and-a-half-year hacking binge that included a breach of the national defense warning system and the theft of company secrets.

Where Is He Now?

Mitnick was later apprehended and sentenced to five years in jail. He became a computer security consultant and public speaker after completing his service. Mitnick Security Consulting, LLC is his new business.

• Born: August 6, 1963 (age 58)Van Nuys, California, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Other names: The Condor, The Darkside Hacker
• Occupation: Information technology consultant, Author
• Organization: Mitnick Security Consulting, Chief Hacking Officer at Know, Be4