Bio

As the world's most famous reformed hacker, Kevin Mitnick has been the subject of countless news and magazine articles published throughout the world. Currently he is a security consultant to corporations worldwide and cofounder of Defensive Thinking, a Los Angeles-based consulting firm. Mitnick has testified before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs on the need for legislation to ensure the security of the government’s information systems.

His articles have appeared in major news magazines and trade journals, and he has appeared on Court TV, Good Morning America, 60 Minutes, CNN’s Burden of Proof and Headline News. Mitnick has also been a keynote speaker at numerous industry events and has hosted a weekly radio show on KFI-AM 640 Los Angeles.

Past Shows

God, Light, & Physics

Author Lee Baumann M.D. described his evolution from an atheist to spiritual perspective, and presented the concept that God could be thought of as light. He cited studies in quantum physics, NDE encounters and religious accounts as all sharing similar... more >>
Host: George Noory

Space: Missions & Ventures

Space historian Robert Zimmerman shared his insights on such topics as the Shuttle mission, upcoming technology, and commercial ventures in space. The current Shuttle mission has been "remarkably successful," he declared, with the craft showing almost... more >>
Host: George Noory

Computer-Related Topics

Computer security expert Kevin Mitnick touched on a variety of computer- and security-related topics, including OS vulnerabilities and defenses, hacking, and government communication monitoring. Mitnick said all computer operating systems have flaws that... more >>
Host: Art Bell

New England Poltergeist

Paranormal investigator John Zaffis returned to the show, along with two witnesses, to discuss a significant poltergeist case that recently occurred to a New England family. A young girl going through puberty initially became the focus of unusual activity,... more >>
Host: George Noory

Real Hacking Stories

World-famous hacker and 'vulnerability researcher,' Kevin Mitnick, provided a glimpse into the minds of hackers, as well as shared real hacking stories from his newest book, The Art of Intrusion. Mitnick said many hackers use "social engineering"... more >>
Host: Art Bell

Kevin Mitnick Update

The first two hours of Friday's show featured reformed hacker and computer security expert Kevin Mitnick. He fielded calls from listeners and discussed this week's distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, which temporarily interrupted service to several... more >>
Host: George Noory

Hacking A to Z

The world’s most famous (reformed) hacker, Kevin Mitnick (defensivethinking) discussed how computer hackers nowadays can run the gamut from hardcore terrorists to teenagers trying to impress their friends. Telephone systems are also vulnerable and Mitnick... more >>
Host: George Noory

Calling All Ghouls

This Friday night, George opened a special topic line for Ghouls and Vampires, which drew some interesting characters out of the woodwork. There was a vampire who said he was on the prowl on the street, but that he sucked energy rather than blood. A bartender... more >>
Host: George Noory

Computer Security

"Once you become aware of how a con game works you're in a much better position to defend yourself," reformed hacker Kevin Mitnick (defensivethinking) said on Monday night's program. He chronicled his life before and after his arrest for computer crimes,... more >>
Host: George Noory

Linda Howe / Kevin Mitnick

Earthfiles reporter and editor, Linda M. Howe, is an Emmy Award-winning TV producer, investigative reporter and author. Linda is featured every Saturday evening on Dreamland As the world's most famous hacker, Kevin has been the subject of countless news... more >>
Host: Art Bell

Kevin Mitnick

As the world's most famous hacker, Kevin has been the subject of countless news and magazine articles published throughout the world. With more than fifteen years of experience in exploring computer security, Kevin Mitnick is a largely self-taught expert... more >>
Host: Art Bell