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Hackers are breaking the systems for profit. Before, it was about intellectual curiosity and pursuit of knowledge and thrill, and now hacking is big business.
Kevin Mitnick
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Kevin Mitnick
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: August 6
Computer Scientist
Computer Security Consultant
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Security Hacker
Van Nuys
California
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Kevin David Mitnick
The Condor
The Darkside Hacker
Kevin D. Mitnick
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