Famed Hacker Is Indicted by U.S. Grand Jury

Julie Tamaki’s Los Angeles Times report covers the 25-count federal grand jury indictment returned against Kevin Mitnick in Los Angeles, alleging computer fraud, wire fraud, and illegal interception of wire communications tied to his years as a fugitive.

The article outlines the scope of the charges, which stemmed from the multi-year investigation into software and data thefts from cellular telephone and computer companies during Mitnick’s time on the run.