1963–2023
Kevin Mitnick
Known for: Social engineering pioneer, broke into dozens of systems
Outcome: Arrested 1995, served 5 years, became security consultant
Reference
Hall of Fame
A factual reference page covering notable hackers and groups, what they became known for, and the legal outcomes where public.
1981–2018
Adrian Lamo
Known for: Hacked New York Times, Microsoft, Yahoo
Outcome: Arrested 2003, pleaded guilty, became threat analyst
1966–
Gary McKinnon
Known for: Largest military computer hack (U.S. government)
Outcome: Arrested 2002, extradition blocked, remains in UK
1981–
Albert Gonzalez
Known for: TJX, Heartland Payment Systems breaches
Outcome: 20 years prison, $270M restitution
2011
LulzSec
Known for: Hacking Sony, CIA, NHS for "the lulz"
Outcome: Multiple arrests, sentences from 1–3 years
2003–present
Anonymous
Known for: Decentralized hacktivist collective
Outcome: Ongoing, members arrested worldwide