Hackers and information security experts

John McAfee

John McAfee is an American computer programmer and entrepreneur who is best known for his involvement in the development of the McAfee antivirus software and for his unconventional personal life and beliefs.

McAfee was born on September 18, 1945 in Forest, Mississippi, United States. He received a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Roanoke College in 1967 and a master's degree in computer science from the University of Florida in 1971.

In 1987, McAfee founded McAfee Associates, a software company that developed the McAfee antivirus software, which became one of the most popular antivirus programs in the world. In 1994, he sold his stake in the company and retired from the software industry.

In the years since, McAfee has pursued a number of other ventures, including cryptocurrency and personal security. He has also gained notoriety for his unconventional personal beliefs and lifestyle, including his advocacy for drug legalization and his involvement in various legal and personal controversies.

McAfee has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field of computer science, including the Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Greater Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and the Software Industry Fellowship from the Software Council of Southern California.

Owen Walker

Nickname: AKILL

Owen Walker, also known as "Akill," is a New Zealand computer hacker who gained notoriety in the mid-2000s for his involvement in a number of high-profile hacking cases.

Walker was born in 1989 in New Zealand, and he began his career as a computer hacker in 2005. He gained fame for his involvement in the "Akit" hacking group, which was responsible for a number of high-profile hacks, including the defacement of the websites of the CIA and the United States Department of Homeland Security.

In 2007, Walker was arrested and charged with computer crimes in New Zealand. He was sentenced to two years of supervision and ordered to pay reparations of NZD $11,000.

Since his release from prison, Walker has largely stayed out of the public eye, and it is not clear what he has been doing in the years since his release.

Dennis Moran

Nickname: Coolio, Derdebug

Dennis Moran, also known as "Derdebug," is a computer hacker who gained notoriety in the mid-1990s for his involvement in a number of high-profile hacking cases.

Moran was born in 1979 in Germany, and he began his career as a computer hacker in the mid-1990s. He gained notoriety for his involvement in a number of high-profile hacking cases, including the hacking of the Pentagon's website in 1996 and the defacement of the website of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in 1998.

In 1999, Moran was arrested and charged with computer fraud in Germany. He was sentenced to two years in prison, but he was released after serving only eight months.

Since his release from prison, Moran has largely stayed out of the public eye, and it is not clear what he has been doing in the years since his release.

HD Moore

H D Moore is network security expert, open source programmer, and hacker. He is the developer of the Metasploit Framework, a penetration testing software suite, and the founder of the Metasploit Project.

Robert Tappan Morris

Robert Tappan Morris (born November 8, 1965) is an American computer scientist and entrepreneur. He is best known[3] for creating the Morris Worm in 1988, considered the first computer worm on the Internet.

James Kosta

Stephen Wozniak

Nickname: WozMan \ The Woz

Stephen Gary "Steve" Wozniak is an American inventor, electronics engineer, programmer, philanthropist, and technology entrepreneur who co-founded Apple Inc. He is known as a pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s, along with Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

George Hotz

Nickname: Ge0H0t

George Hotz, also known as "Geohot," is an American hacker and entrepreneur who is best known for his work in the fields of computer security and autonomous vehicles.

Hotz was born on October 2, 1989 in Glen Rock, New Jersey, United States. He gained fame in 2007 at the age of 17 when he became the first person to successfully unlock the iPhone, allowing it to be used with any carrier.

In 2010, Hotz received widespread media attention for his involvement in the PlayStation 3 hacking controversy, in which he released tools that allowed users to modify their PlayStation 3 consoles and run unauthorized software.

In the years since, Hotz has focused his efforts on the development of autonomous vehicles, and he has founded a number of companies in the field, including Comma.ai, a company that develops software and hardware for autonomous vehicles.

Hotz has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Wall Street Journal's "Innovator of the Year" award in the "Disruptor" category. He is also a well-known speaker and has given talks on computer security, hacking, and autonomous vehicles at conferences and events around the world.