Kevin Mitnick is rightfully considered the most elusive master of computer hacking in history. He penetrated the networks and computers of the world's largest companies, and no matter how quickly the authorities caught on, Mitnik was faster, rushing like a whirlwind through telephone switches, computer systems and cellular networks. He scoured cyberspace for many years, always staying not one step, but three steps ahead of his pursuers, and earned the reputation of being unstoppable. But for Mitnick, hacking was not limited to technological episodes; he weaved cunning webs of deception, showing rare cunning and extracting valuable information from an unsuspecting interlocutor. “Ghost on the Net” is a fascinating true story of intrigue, suspense and incredible escapes. It's the portrait of a visionary of such ingenuity, acumen and tenacity that authorities had to completely rethink their strategy in pursuing him. The echoes of this epic battle are still felt in the field of computer security today.