Download >>> https://byltly.com/25r9zm
In 1979, a computer hacker named Kevin Mitnick was caught stealing software from a company called Digital Equipment Corporation. He pleaded guilty and was given a sentence of five years in prison for this crime. For four years he served his sentence at the Lompoc Penitentiary, but left with a new perspective on life. It is now 1999, and Mitnick is emerging from the digital world of the internet to show us how we can all make our lives more social and sustainable with technology that doesn't crash or crash our economy. In a talk at a tech conference in San Francisco, Mitnick told how he used phone tapping, computer hacking and social engineering to disrupt the computer systems of major corporations such as Bellsouth, Lockheed Martin and other government agencies. But it wasn't just about stealing data from these companies, MITNICK said it was about disrupting the way they do business and to change their behavior. To create change we need leadership that will take risks and lead by example," MITNICK said. "Each one of us must commit to changing our own behavior and bring about change within our own lives," MITNICK said. "We must talk about the changes we want to make in the world around us. We must take leadership roles, not only within our communities but let's start talking about changing the world." Throughout his imprisonment, Mitnick continued to look for ways to confront corruption and injustice. His first target was the Bureau of Prisons. Being trained as a computer hacker he made several attempts on the Bureau of Prisons website - once successfully crashing over 13,000 computers. He then began setting up revolutionary websites that showed how prisoner rights could be abused. He also staged legal protests in front of St. Peter's Church in San Francisco where he would write his own epitaph on the church wall stating "Here lies Kevin Mitnick, forever exploited by Uncle Sam. He was buried alive, for all those who seek freedom to be free." Mitnick's work eventually caught the attention of The New York Times and CNN who not only covered the story but featured Mitnick as a technology expert. During this time, Mitnick appeared as an on-air guest on CNN's Showbiz Today and Fox News. Here he shared his insight into how computers and technology could be used to bring people together and help further their agenda. Following this appearance, he was approached by the Clinton Administration to serve as a White House speech writer for Al Gore and then later Clinton himself. His influence extended beyond US borders; he also served as a key speaker at Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation's forum in Asia. In 1996, MITNICK was arrested by the FBI for hacking into government computers. He served 18 months in prison. Mitnick is now leading a crusade for change through his company, The Mitnick Group and has become an advisor to the White House Presidential Advisory Commission on Internet Security and ensured that their report was published and made public. He has also founded a non-profit organization called Facemelter which started as a way to reach out to other prisoners incarcerated around the world and helps them create sustainable businesses to reduce recidivism, build self-esteem and inspire hope, while also strengthening social networks that transcend prison walls. eccc085e13
Comments