Kevin Mitnick Quotes & Sayings (Page 5)

“The hacking trend has definitely turned criminal because of e-commerce.”

“I could have evaded the FBI a lot longer if I had been able to control my passion for hacking.”

“I saw myself as an electronic joy rider.”

“Some people think technology has the answers.”

“I was an accomplished computer trespasser. I don't consider myself a thief. I copied without permission.”

“I characterize myself as a retired hacker. I'm applying what I know to improve security at companies.”

“I don't know of any case that involves computer hacking where there were multiple defendants charged where there wasn't an informant on the case.”

“I wasn't a hacker for the money, and it wasn't to cause damage.”

“Hackers are becoming more sophisticated in conjuring up new ways to hijack your system by exploiting technical vulnerabilities or human nature. Don't become the next victim of unscrupulous cyberspace intruders.”

“I think a cyber-terrorism attack is overblown, though the threat exists. I think al Qaeda and other groups are more interested in symbolic terrorism, like what they did to the World Trade Center - suicide bombers or something that really has an effect and is meaningful to people.”