Summary - Ghost In The Wires: Based On The Book By Kevin Mitnick

SUMMARY

GHOST IN THE WIRES

BASED ON THE BOOK BY KEVIN MITNICK

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY

CONTENT

Origins of a Hacker

Teenage Trespasses and Early Encounters with the Law

Escalating Exploits and Betrayals

College Years, Continued Hacking, and Another Brush with the Law

The COSMOS Hack and the First Period of Incarceration

Release, More Hacking, and Further Legal Troubles

The Pursuit of Knowledge and the GTE Years

Bonnie, the SCO Incident, and Life on Supervised Release

On the Run Again and the Final Capture

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Ghost in the Wires My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker by Kevin Mitnick chronicles the thrilling exploits of a young man driven by an insatiable curiosity for technology and a love for the challenge of bypassing security systems. The narrative follows his journey as he delves deeper into the world of hacking, gaining unauthorized access to corporate and telecommunication networks, not for personal gain, but for the sheer intellectual stimulation and the thrill of outsmarting complex systems. The book vividly portrays his masterful use of social engineering tactics alongside technical prowess to navigate intricate digital landscapes and evade authorities who are constantly on his trail. It explores themes of technological exploration, the boundaries of ethical hacking, and the intense cat-and-mouse game between a skilled hacker and law enforcement.

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Release date

Audiobook: 27 March 2025