Kevin Mitnick, who was a famous hacker, died at 59 years old on July 16. Kevin Mitnick was sick for a long time with cancer in his pancreas. He was treated at the hospital in Pittsburgh.
Kevin Mitnick started hacking when he was 12 years old. He was first caught and punished for hacking in 1988. Kevin Mitnick continued to hack even after he was punished. He broke into many computer systems, including Pacific Bell's voicemail computers, in the 1990s.
Kevin Mitnick stole files and credit card numbers, but he said he never took money from his victims. Kevin Mitnick was caught in 1995 for using a telephone access device and for hacking into computer systems.
The police thought Kevin Mitnick had stolen important business secrets. He spent 5 years in jail, but he felt it was like a vacation. After he was released, he became a good hacker and helped people protect their computers.
FAQ About Kevin Mitnick
Kevin Mitnick co-owned a company that helps people protect their computers from hackers. He started hacking when he was 12 years old and outsmarted the public transportation system in Los Angeles.
Kevin Mitnick's Family:
Kevin Mitnick's wife and unborn child will miss him very much.