"Legendary US Hacker Kevin Mitnick Passes Away at 59"
Kevin Mitnick, a former hacker who was once on the FBI's "most wanted" list, has passed away at the age of 59 after battling pancreatic cancer. After serving time in prison for computer and wire fraud, Mitnick transformed himself into a renowned "white hat" hacker, cybersecurity consultant, and author. He founded Mitnick Security Consulting and became the "chief hacking officer" of KnowBe4, offering cybersecurity advice and training. Mitnick's life story, marked by his intelligence, mischief, and defiance, has left a lasting impact on the hacking community.