Kevin Mitnick, 59, formerly the world’s ‘most-wanted’ hacker, has passed away, Mitnick became a White Hat hacker and cybersecurity consultant after getting out of prison. - Upgoat

Kevin Mitnick, 59, formerly the world’s ‘most-wanted’ hacker, has passed away, Mitnick became a White Hat hacker and cybersecurity consultant after getting out of prison.
submitted by carnold03 to RIP 1.8 yearsJul 20, 2023 19:42:08 ago (+13/-1) (www.engadget.com)
https://www.engadget.com/kevin-mitnick-formerly-the-worlds-most-wanted-hacker-has-passed-away-084912966.html

Agree with what you said, but he excelled in the social engineering aspect (which you left out). That is what made him dangerous to the state, etc.