RIP Kevin Mitnick: Former most-wanted hacker dies at 59
Kevin Mitnick, probably the world's most-famous computer hacker – and subsequently writer, public speaker, and security consultant – has succumbed to pancreatic cancer. He was 59."We've lost a true pioneer of the digital world, Kevin Mitnick," said Chris Wysopal, a former member of the L0pht team and today an infosec CTO."His ingenuity challenged systems, incited dialogues, and pushed boundaries in cybersecurity.
Kevin's wife Kimberley, who is pregnant with their son, said:"Till we see each other again, I know you are here with me. I hear your voice. Our son will know you and I am convinced he will be a mini you. I am grateful we have so many friends all over the world who will teach our son how to hack and more importantly who the real Kevin Mitnick was."
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