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Legendary Hacker -- Kevin Mitnick has Died at age 59
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Kevin Mitnick, the legendary hacker, passed away at the age of 59 after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. His family confirmed the news, stating he died over the weekend. Mitnick is survived by his wife, who is expecting their first child. His contributions to cybersecurity and hacking culture have left a lasting impact on the field.
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Wow, that's young. According to his family, "he died over the weekend at age 59 after a more than year-long battle with pancreatic cancer."
He is survived by his wife who is pregnant with their first child.
He is survived by his wife who is pregnant with their first child.
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