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“I was an accomplished computer trespasser. I don't consider myself a thief. I copied without permission.” quote by Kevin Mitnick
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“I was an accomplished computer trespasser. I don't consider myself a thief. I copied without permission.”

Kevin Mitnick

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Deception, 2002

The hacker sees his illegal copying as a skill, not theft, highlighting a moral gray area in cybercrime.

In simple terms: He views unauthorized copying as skillful, not stealing.

Key Takeaway

Consider ethical implications of digital actions.

Themes

ethics cybercrime skill

Mood

confessional reflective

Type

cautionary ethical

When to use this quote

  • corporate security
  • education
  • policy making
  • personal hacking

Key Concepts

digital trespass intellectual property moral ambiguity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motivates you to breach systems?
  • How can skills be redirected positively?
A Different Perspective

Society condemns unauthorized access.

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