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Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history He accessed computers and networks at the worlds biggest companies--and however fast the authorities were Mitnick was faster sprinting through phone switches computer systems and cellular networks He spent years skipping through cyberspace always three steps ahead and labeled unstoppable But for Kevin hacking wasnt just about technological feats-it was an old fashioned confidence game that required guile and deception to trick the unwitting out of valuable informationDriven by a powerful urge to accomplish the impossible Mitnick bypassed security systems and blazed into major organizations including Motorola Sun Microsystems and Pacific Bell But as the FBIs net began to tighten Kevin went on the run engaging in an increasingly sophisticated cat and mouse game that led through false identities a host of cities plenty of close shaves and an ultimate showdown with the Feds who would stop at nothing to bring him down Ghost in the Wires is a thrilling true story of intrigue suspense and unbelievable escape and a portrait of a visionary whose creativity skills and persistence forced the authorities to rethink the way they pursued him inspiring ripples that brought permanent changes in the way people and companies protect their most sensitive information.
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William L. Simon is the author or co-author of more than 30 books, including numerous New York Times, national, and international bestsellers. Born in Washington, DC, he holds two degrees from Cornell University, and has been a freelance writer ever since -- first as a writer of documentaries, corporate, and informational films, then as a book author. He is a member of the Writers Guild of America, West, and now lives in Los Angeles.
