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Handset would blow the atomic cell: We’ve slaughtered the most famous hacker

Kevin Mitnick's hobby took him behind bars.. Today he advises how to avoid the hacker he was himself.

(Editor's note: Translated from Polish using Google Translator)

He began by dabbing with a public transport system in Los Angeles to be able to ride a bus for free. Later, he went into the phone networks until he finally got to the list of the most sought-after men in the FBI - one of the most famous hackers in the world.

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Kevin Mitnick will be the guest of our conference in Warsaw

Among his "favorite actions" he mentions, among others hacking communication lines of McDonald's restaurants. When customers came through the so-called DriveThru, employees could hear them and receive applications, but it was Kevin Mitnick who responded, blocking this possibility of service. "I sat in front of the window and took over communication" - recalls years later the most famous hacker in the world, who will be the guest of the October Inside Trends conference in Warsaw.

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Top 5 ethical hackers you should doff your white hat to

Have you got the skills to be an ethical hacker? They are highly valued by major organisations across the globe.

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How to Rip the Mics Out of Your Macbook and Iphone

Any self-respecting Paranoiac long ago taped over the webcam on their laptop—and for good measure, the cameras on their smartphone too. But for those truly concerned that their computers have been hacked and turned into spy tools, the microphones on those devices represent just as much of a security threat as the cameras. They would allow a hacked gadget to bug an entire room.

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WATCH: What to look for in a secure messaging app when you want to have a private conversation

There are lots of different ways to send a message to a friend, but some offer more privacy than others. Kevin Mitnick, one of the world's most famous hackers and author of the book

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WATCH: Cybercriminals have taken notice of leaked government spying techniques

The U.S. government's spy tools are being revealed.

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Republicans Just Voted to Let Internet Providers Sell Your Online History—Here’s What That Means For You

On Tuesday, by a vote of 215-205, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would undo a number of internet provisions that were put into place under the Obama administration. That same measure was passed by a vote of 50-48 in the Senate last Thursday. In the House, 212 of the 215 votes for approval came from Republicans (with 14 GOPers voting against it). In the Senate, the 50-48 vote went straight party line, with the Republicans passing it there as well.

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Former hacker’s cybersecurity advice for you

Fox 5 went inside the mind of Kevin Mitnick, who is known as "The World's Greatest Hacker," to get his thoughts on how you can best protect yourself from cyber-attacks.

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WATCH: A hacker explains why Trump using his old Android phone for Twitter could be a huge security threat

Trump continues to use his old Android phone to Tweet, according to a report in The New York Times, but this could pose a security risk. Kevin Mitnick, one of the country's most notorious hackers and author of the book "The Art of Invisibility," explains why. 

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WATCH: Kevin Mitnick On WCBS-AM Author Talks

WCBS producer Rob Hawley talks to Kevin Mitnick about online security and his new book, "The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data."

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