Considered almost the most famous hacker in the world, Kevin Mitnick died at the age of 59 as a result of complications arising from pancreatic cancer.

Kevin Mitnick is an American computer security consultant, author, and hacker. Mitnick is known for his hacking activities in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Kevin Mitnick was born on August 6, 1963 in Van Nuys, California. At the age of 12, Mitnick made his first hack. While trying to play a game on a friend's computer, he wondered how the computer was working and started fiddling with it. Mitnick soon learned how computers work and how to hack them. Mitnick committed his first hacking crime when he was 16 years old. He hacked into the Los Angeles phone company's computer system and stole passwords to make free phone calls. Mitnick received a one-year prison sentence for this crime. After Mitnick was released from prison, he continued his hacking activities. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he became the world's most famous hacker. Mitnick penetrated the computer systems of companies such as Motorola, Nokia, Sun Microsystems, and Nokia. It also stole confidential information such as credit card numbers and passwords. In 1995, Mitnick was arrested by the FBI. The FBI believed Mitnick's hacking activities posed a threat to national security. Mitnick was sentenced to 5 years in prison. Mitnick was released from prison in 2000. After his release from prison, he started working as a computer security consultant and writer. Mitnick has written several books on computer security. He has also been a speaker at security conferences. Mitnick is considered one of the world's leading experts in computer security. He is known for his ability to think like a hacker and understand how hackers work. Mitnick's work has helped improve the security of computer systems around the world.

Some of Kevin Mitnick's most notable achievements include:

• He was one of the most talented hackers in the world in the 1980s and 1990s.
• It has entered the computer systems of the world's largest companies.
• He stole confidential information, including credit card numbers and passwords.
• He was arrested by the FBI in 1992 and sentenced to five years in prison.
• After his release from prison, he became a security consultant and writer.
• He is a frequent speaker at security conferences.

Mitnick is a controversial figure, but undoubtedly one of the most influential hackers in history. His work has helped improve the security of computer systems around the world and has been a leading voice in cybersecurity. Mitnick is now considered one of the world's foremost experts in computer security. Mitnick's work has helped improve the security of computer systems around the world.

Kevin Mitnick has written a book on computer security. These books include:

• The Art of Infiltration: tells the true stories behind the exploits of hackers, intruders and rogues.
• The Art of Deception: It covers topics such as antivirus software, software and hardware-based security systems, cameras, magnetic cards, security guards.
• Ghost in the Cables: Ghost in the Cables can be described as a suspense novel for computer worms.

The books explain the basic concepts of computer security and how hackers work. It also provides tips on how to protect computer systems. Mitnick's books are very popular in the field of computer security and have been read by a large number of people. These books are an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn about computer security.

Finally, let's end with a quote on cybersecurity from Kevin Mitnick's book The Art of Deception,

“The human element is actually the weakest link in security. Security is often a fallacy, and it gets worse when carelessness, naivety and ignorance are involved.”