Kevin Mitnick

Kevin David Mitnick (August 6, 1963 – July 16, 2023) was an American computer security consultant, author, and convicted hacker. He gained notoriety for his high-profile 1995 arrest and subsequent five-year prison sentence for various computer and communications-related crimes. Mitnick's story, including his pursuit, arrest, trial, and sentence, garnered significant controversy and attracted media attention. Following his release, he established his own security firm, Mitnick Security Consulting, LLC, and was involved in various computer security businesses. Mitnick was born on August 6, 1963, in Van Nuys, California, and grew up in Los Angeles. He demonstrated a knack for computer hacking from a young age and later became a prominent figure in the field of cybersecurity.