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Kevin Mitnick: An American computer security consultant, author, and former hacker
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Early Life: Born on August 6, 1963, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California
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Notorious Hacker: Known for high-profile hacking activities during the 1980s and 1990s
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Social Engineering: Used charm and intelligence to trick people into revealing sensitive information
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Legal Troubles: Arrested in 1995 for computer and communications-related crimes
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Imprisonment: Served five years in prison until 2000
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Transformation: Became a respected cybersecurity professional and public speaker after release
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Mitnick Security Consulting: Founded a cybersecurity consulting firm
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KnowBe4: Served as Chief Hacking Officer and partial owner of KnowBe4
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Ethical Hacking: Used his hacking skills for ethical purposes to improve cybersecurity
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Personal Life: Married Kimberley and battled pancreatic cancer
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Legacy: His journey shows the importance of cybersecurity in the digital age