Notorious computer hacker, Kevin Mitnick, has been told that he
is no longer banned from using all forms of on-line access. A
federal judge ruled last month that to impose a blanket ban on all
computer related activites was unacceptable and it has been
confirmed this week that he may work with computers on a limited
basis.
The ban was imposed on Mitnick following his release from prison
after spending nearly five years there. He was imprisoned after he
allegedly caused the loss of millions of dollars by hacking into
numerous computer systems causing extensive damage to companies and
institutions.
Mitnick’s victims included well-known companies Motorola,
Novell, Nokia and Sun Microsystems as well as the University of
Southern California. His arrest was made after a three year
investigation by the FBI.
Upon Mitnick’s release he was placed under a three year
prohibition which excluded him from any access to computers,
cellular telephones, televisions or any equipment that could be
used for internet access.
The relaxation of some of these restrictions now means that
Mitnick can make contributions to on-line magazine ‘Contentville’.
He can also speak and provide consultations, both in person and on
certain television shows, on computer security.
