How the Greatest Hacker Manipulated Everyone

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Kevin Mitnick, a notorious hacker, successfully hacked into large tech companies by exploiting human behavior and using fake IDs and social engineering tactics. He was caught and served time in prison, but continued to hack upon his release. He also learned how to change his phone's electronic serial number to avoid being tracked. He was eventually caught again and served five years in prison. After his release, he became a security expert and passed away in 2023. The sponsor of the video, Aura, offers services to protect against fraud and hacking attempts. Kevin, a hacker, discovers that another hacker, Eric, is actually an FBI informant and goes on the run, adopting new identities and continuing to hack while working at a law firm. He successfully obtains source code for a Motorola phone and is eventually caught by Sprint engineers. After serving time in prison, he becomes a security expert and passes away in 2023. The sponsor of the video, Aura, offers services to protect

personal information and prevent hacking attempts. Viewers can sign up for a two-week offer using a custom link. Kevin Mitnick, a skilled hacker, was caught and served time in prison for infiltrating companies and stealing source code and trade secrets. After his release, he became a respected security expert and passed away in 2023. His legacy continues to influence data protection practices. The sponsor of the video, Aura, offers services to protect personal information and prevent fraud and hacking attempts. Viewers can sign up for a two-week offer using the custom link in the description. This is Cindy Pom reporting for Newsthink. Kevin Mitnick, a notorious hacker, was caught and served five years in prison before becoming a respected security expert. He passed away in 2023 and his legacy includes changing how data is protected. The sponsor of the video, Aura, offers services to safeguard personal information and protect against fraud and hacking attempts. Viewers can sign up

for a two-week offer at aura.com/NEWSTHINK. This is Cindy Pom reporting for Newsthink.