Kevin Mitnick
The thrilling memoir of the world's most wanted computer hacker "manages to make breaking computer code sound as action-packed as robbing a bank" (NPR). Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history.
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Kevin Mitnick
The thrilling memoir of the world's most wanted computer hacker "manages to make breaking computer code sound as action-packed as robbing a bank" (NPR). Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history.
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A thrilling memoir offering a unique, historical perspective on early computer hacking driven by challenge, not profit.
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Referenced by multiple developers, suggesting consistent practical value.
Consistently praised for clear, accessible writing that makes complex technical topics approachable.
"These are books that focus a bit more on technical characters, as opposed to business leaders, and they're all good reads."
— ben · I love coding history books. Here are some I'd recommend. · Jul 25, 2018
"This book is a great trip down memory lane to a time where hacking were mainly about the challenge and not about the financial incentive."
— simme · As the sprints stop #2 · Jun 27, 2019
"Albeit being non-fiction, it’s really as intense and full of suspense as any fictional crime or thriller I’ve come across."
— simme · As the sprints stop #2 · Jun 27, 2019
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