from TeaTimeCoder

A really entertaining read. I already knew most of the story but I still enjoyed it. Of course that doesn't mean I admire Mitnick or condone his actions. The guy spent his life having fun, doing the equivalent of spray painting walls and vandalising bus shelters for no benefit to anyone and littl...

from bhiggs

I read this shortly before I started my undergraduate Cybersecurity degree. From what I understand Kevin Mitnick is a bit of a jerk. Regardless, the book was entertaining and the wild cyber-infused goose chase Mitnick gave the FBI is super interesting to read about. I'd recommend this to anyone w...

from nnschiller

Much better than I thought. I always saw Mitnick as a kind of Robin Hood character. Of course, this isn't 100% accurate and his motives weren't 100% pure and he did a lot more damage than he admits to. On the other hand, he clearly does make an effort to be honest and as objective as possible whe...

from keyboardcouch

Kevin Mitnick is an arrogant jerk. But since I'm still processing my affection for arrogant jerks that doesn't really interfere with my enjoyment of his book. Though it's hard not to roll my eyes hard and how super-fantastic everything turns out for him in the end.The story of Mitnick's hacking, ...

from rimbo90

The story of Kevin Mitnick is certainly an interesting one. It charts the rise and fall of this hacker who hacks, basically, just for fun. He does not seek financial gain for his actions. I read it because I wanted to know how he managed to hack in such secure systems. It is certainly interesting...