is Mitnick still a folk hero?

Story: Kevin Mitnick on hacking's evolutionTotal Replies: 3
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tuxchick

Nov 07, 2005
2:05 PM EDT
Or is it OK to call him a con man, convicted felon, and thief yet?
PaulFerris

Nov 07, 2005
2:12 PM EDT
I always thought the bit about stealing VAX code via 9inch reel tapes was a classic. Stupid. Thing. To. Do...

tuxchick

Nov 07, 2005
2:29 PM EDT
I have nominate trying, and failing, to steal and sell American military sekrrits to the Russians as the #1 STTD.
tadelste

Nov 07, 2005
2:38 PM EDT
It made for good action-adventure material though.

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