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New security loopholes are constantly popping up because of wireless networking. The cat-and-mouse game between hackers and system administrators is still in full swing.

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Kevin Mitnick
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: August 6
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Computer Security Consultant
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Kevin David Mitnick
The Condor
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