Kevin Mitnick, who rose to infamy as one of the nation’s most notorious computer hackers in the mid-1990s, has passed away at the age of 59. Despite his crimes, no evidence ever surfaced that Mitnick used the stolen files for personal financial gain. At the time of Mitnick’s capture, the public was still grappling with the newfound phenomenon of the internet. Finally, after being captured by the FBI, Mitnick faced charges of telephone access device and computer fraud. Kevin Mitnick’s life was a complex mix of computer hacking, legal battles, and redemption.

Source: New York Times July 21, 2023 08:02 UTC