My primary goal of hacking was the intellectual curiosity, the seduction of adventure. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
The hacking trend has definitely turned criminal because of e-commerce. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
I could have evaded the FBI a lot longer if I had been able to control my passion for hacking. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Hacking is exploiting security controls either in a technical, physical or a human-based element. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
The intent of the individuals who created the DDoS attacks has nothing to do with hacking, and they are vandals, not hackers. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Phone phreaking is a type of hacking that allows you to explore the telephone network by exploiting the phone systems and phone… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Hackers are breaking the systems for profit. Before, it was about intellectual curiosity and pursuit of knowledge and thrill, and now hacking… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
I don't know of any case that involves computer hacking where there were multiple defendants charged where there wasn't an informant on… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
My actions constituted pure hacking that resulted in relatively trivial expenses for the companies involved, despite the government's false claims. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
I was addicted to hacking, more for the intellectual challenge, the curiosity, the seduction of adventure; not for stealing, or causing damage… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
My hacking was all about becoming the best at circumventing security. So when I was a fugitive, I worked systems administrator jobs… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
It's kind of interesting, because hacking is a skill that could be used for criminal purposes or legitimate purposes, and so even… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
I'm still a hacker. I get paid for it now. I never received any monetary gain from the hacking I did before.… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
I started with CB radio, ham radio, and eventually went into computers. And I was just fascinated with it. And back then,… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Hacking was the only entertainment that would occupy my mind - like a huge video game, but with real consequences. I could… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
My hacking involved pretty much exploring computer systems and obtaining access to the source code of telecommunication systems and computer operating systems,… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
It's actually a smarter crime because imagine if you rob a bank, or you're dealing drugs. If you get caught you're going… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
I got so passionate about technology. Hacking to me was like a video game. It was about getting trophies. I just kept… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Computer hacking really results in financial losses and hassles. The objectives of terrorist groups are more serious. That is not to say… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
It's true, I had hacked into a lot of companies, and took copies of the source code to analyze it for security… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
I was fascinated with the phone system and how it worked; I became a hacker to get better control over the phone company. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share
Nine out of every 10 large corporations and government agencies have been attacked by computer intruders. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share
Back up everything! You are not invulnerable. Catastrophic data loss can happen to you - one worm or Trojan is all it takes. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share
It's true, I had hacked into a lot of companies, and took copies of the source code to analyze it for security bugs. If… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share
When an attacker fails with one person, they often go to another person. The key is to report the attack to other departments. Workers… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share
I think malware is a significant threat because the mitigation, like antivirus software, hasn't evolved to a point to really mitigate the risk to… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share
Usually companies hire me, and they know full well who I am, and that's one of the reasons they want to hire me. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share
A lot of companies are clueless, because they spend most or all of their security budget on high-tech security like fire walls and biometric… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share
I characterize myself as a retired hacker. I'm applying what I know to improve security at companies. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share
No company that I ever hacked into reported any damages, which they were required to do for significant losses. Sun didn't stop using Solaris… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share
New security loopholes are constantly popping up because of wireless networking. The cat-and-mouse game between hackers and system administrators is still in full swing. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share
The explosion of companies deploying wireless networks insecurely is creating vulnerabilities, as they think it's limited to the office - then they have Johnny… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share
The government does things like insisting that all encryption programs should have a back door. But surely no one is stupid enough to think… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share
I get hired to hack into computers now and sometimes it's actually easier than it was years ago. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share
