Kyle Milliken
Kyle Milliken | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1989 (age 34–35) |
| Occupation | Security Consultant |
| Known for | Computer Hacking |
Kyle Milliken is an American computer hacker from Arkansas[1] best known for hacking Kickstarter, Disqus, and Imgur for the purpose of sending unsolicited email. Milliken stole data on more than 168 million people. In 2014 the FBI raided his $2 million, 25,000-square-foot estate in the Burbank Hills.[2] He is reported to have earned over $1.4 million between 2010 and 2014. In 2018 he was sentenced to 17 months in a federal work camp. Upon his release, Milliken said he was not interested in returning to a life of crime, but in using his skills for good as a security consultant.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kyle Milliken identified as hacker behind Imgur, Disqus, Kickstarter data breaches: Report". The Washington Times. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
- ^ "Unmasked: The Mystery Hacker Who Stole Data on 168 Million People". The Daily Beast. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
- ^ "Disqus & Kickstarter hacker warns against password reuse". ZDNet. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
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