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Rest in peace, Kevin Mitnick- Ghost in the Wires

TOP 5 INTERESTING HACKS OF  KEVIN MITNICK

Kevin Mitnick's hacking journey began at a young age when he gained unauthorized access to the Los Angeles bus punch card system to get free rides. This early curiosity foreshadowed his later exploits in the world of computer security.

Early Beginnings:

1.Pacific Bell Voicemail Box Hack

In his early hacking exploits, Kevin Mitnick breached Pacific Bell's voicemail computers by exploiting a vulnerability, granting him unauthorized access to voicemail boxes of high-profile individuals, including law enforcement officials.

In the mid-1990s, Mitnick targeted Nokia and managed to infiltrate their systems to gain access to their proprietary source code. This hack gave him a significant advantage in understanding the inner workings of Nokia's technology and potentially exploiting it.

2.Nokia's Source Code

3.FBI and NSA Intrusions:

Kevin Mitnick's hacking prowess reached a pinnacle when he infiltrated the computer systems of both the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National Security Agency (NSA). These intrusions further solidified his reputation as a formidable cybercriminal.

4.Tsutomu Shimomura Hack

One of the most famous incidents involving Mitnick was his hack on Tsutomu Shimomura, a renowned computer security expert. This hack led to a high-profile pursuit, with law enforcement eventually tracking Mitnick down and arresting him.

5.Pentagon Break-In

In 1994, Mitnick accessed sensitive data at the Pentagon, the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. This audacious hack underscored the significance of cybersecurity threats and highlighted the need for stronger defenses against hackers.

It's important to clarify that these hacking activities were illegal, and Kevin Mitnick has since transformed into a legitimate cybersecurity consultant and no longer engages in illegal activities. R.I.P: KEVIN MITNICK

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