Edited 11:10 7/21/2023 to correct the name of the obituary page to the name of the site it came from to conform with other posts I’ve seen. –Jared–
Original post:
Hello folks,
It saddens me that we lost one of our own in the community. Kevin Mitnick died over the weekend at the age of 59.
AUGUST 6, 1963 – JULY 16, 2023
According to his book Ghost in the wires, he was wanted by the law and it talks about what he did. But yet, as the obit says, he never took money from anyone. He was just a curious kid that took advantage of situations.
The obituary is available on this Dignity Memorial obituary page for those to read.
Kevin’s books are available on Bard for those who want to read them.
Ghost in the wires: my adventures as the world’s most wanted hacker DB74947
Mitnick, Kevin D, (Kevin David); Simon, William L Reading time: 16 hours, 25 minutes.
Jeremy Gage A production of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress.
True Crime, Computers
Computer hacker-turned-consultant and author of The Art of Deception (DB 56450) and The Art of Intrusion (DB 60593) recounts his crimes, including accessing Motorola and Sun Microsystems databases; nearly three years on the run from the FBI; and capture and incarceration. Foreword by Steve Wozniak. Some strong language. 2011.
The art of deception: controlling the human element of security DB56450
Mitnick, Kevin D, (Kevin David); Simon, William L Reading time: 12 hours, 3 minutes.
Steven Carpenter A production of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress.
Computers
Notorious hacker turned legitimate computer security analyst offers advice on resisting the efforts of malicious information thieves. Presents probable scenarios from the viewpoints of both the attacker and the victim, discussing why the con was successful and how it could have been thwarted. 2002.
The art of intrusion: the real stories behind the exploits of hackers, intruders, & deceivers DB60593
Mitnick, Kevin D, (Kevin David); Simon, William L Reading time: 9 hours, 55 minutes.
Steven Carpenter A production of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress.
Computers, True Crime
The authors of The Art of Deception (DB 56450) continue their tales of computer crime and suggest possible countermeasures. They describe cases that involve hacking into casinos, gaining access to bank accounts, entering government high security files, “phreaking,” and “dumpster diving.” Some strong language.
2005.
There is also a book that BARD has that is also covering Kevin.
Take-down: the pursuit and capture of Kevin Mitnick, America’s most wanted computer outlaw–by the man who did it DB42637
Shimomura, Tsutomu; Markoff, John Reading time: 10 hours, 59 minutes.
Steven Carpenter A production of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress.
True Crime
An account of the electronic manhunt of computer outlaw Kevin Mitnick by the author and law authorities. Mitnick’s invasion of the author’s computer in 1994 triggers a relentless investigation involving the ingenious use of software and other technologies.
There are no braille books available.
If you’re on Amazon and use Kindle, sighted and want a hard copy, or audible, here are links taken from EMHS’s page to the books by Kevin. We do not plan to link gthe one that talks about his takedown that was written by the other two authors as it doesn’t fit that page.
- Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World’s Most Wanted Hacker
- The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security
- The Art of Intrusion: The Real Stories Behind the Exploits of Hackers, Intruders and Deceivers 1st Edition
- The Art of Invisibility: The World’s Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data with Mikko Hypponnen
Bardd does not have the book with Mikko Hypponen which is the last in this list.
Please read the obit and pass this along to people who you think may be interested in his work. He truly learned from mistakes in his life, and had an impact. If I was impacted by one of his webinars done by KnowBe4, than maybe his books will inspire you too.
Rest in peace, Kevin. We will truly miss you.
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