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Kevin Mitnick

Kevin Mitnick

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Kevin Mitnick (1963–2023) was once the FBI's most wanted computer criminal, a legendary hacker who eluded federal authorities for years before transforming into one of the world's foremost cybersecurity consultants and bestselling author of The Art of Deception. As a fascinating guest on late-night radio, he revealed the astonishing ease with which social engineering and technical exploits could penetrate even the most secure systems.

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The Art of Deception

The Art of Deception

2002

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December 19, 2001: Computer Hacking - Kevin Mitnick

Dec 19, 2001
2h 47m
Art Bell interviews Kevin Mitnick, widely regarded as the world's most famous computer hacker, in his first appearance on the program after years of listener requests. Mitnick traces his fascination with technology back to age 16, when he and friends physically entered a Pacific Bell facility and walked out with tec...
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Episode thumbnail for March 26, 2005: Real Hacking Stories - Kevin Mitnick

March 26, 2005: Real Hacking Stories - Kevin Mitnick

Mar 26, 2005
2h 54m
Art Bell opens with discussion of the energy crisis ahead, noting that CNN ran a feature on Willie Nelson's biodiesel following the show's earlier coverage. He reflects on the national trauma of the Terri Schiavo case and reports on bird flu concerns in the Netherlands, genetically modified corn accidentally enterin...
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Episode thumbnail for October 8, 2015: Hacking - Kevin Mitnick

October 8, 2015: Hacking - Kevin Mitnick

Oct 8, 2015
2h 22m
Art Bell welcomes Kevin Mitnick, once the FBI's most wanted hacker, for a conversation about computer security, social engineering, and his extraordinary life as a fugitive. Kevin traces his path from childhood magic enthusiast to phone phreak to federal prisoner, explaining how his fascination with understanding sy...