Kevin David Mitnick (born August 6, 1963) is an American computer security consultant, author, and convicted hacker. He is best known for his high-profile 1995 arrest and five years in prison for various computer and communications-related crimes.[6]


Kevin Mitnick

Kevin Mitnick speaking at Cyber Incursion event 2018. He spoke about social engineering and its risks for users.

Born

Kevin David Mitnick August 6, 1963 (age 57) Van Nuys, California, U.S.

Nationality

American


Other names

The Condor, The Darkside Hacker


Occupation

Information technology consultant (before, Hacker) Author


Organization

Mitnick Security Consulting

Chief Hacking Officer at KnowBe4


Board member of

KnowBe4


Criminal charge(s)

1995: Wire fraud (14 counts), possession of unauthorized access devices (8 counts), interception of wire or electronic communications, unauthorized access to a federal computer, and causing damage to a computer.


Criminal penalty

1988: One year prison.

1999: 46 months prison plus 3 years' probation


Call sign

N6NHG


Website

https://www.mitnicksecurity.com