Category: Cracker

Matthew Bevan

Born: June 10, 1974, Cardiff, Wales

Unlike more nefarious criminal types, Matthew Bevan was an amateur computer enthusiast whose curiosity, not maliciousness, got him into a world of trouble. While some of his early adventures included “phone phreaking,” (getting free phone calls along with other types of mischief to do … Read More >>

Albert Gonzalez

Born: June 1981 – Miami, Florida

Albert Gonzalez grew up in Miami, the son of Cuban immigrants. He was given his first computer at 8 years old. Completely self-taught at the computer, those around him as a child him considered him a “genius.” He was also described as being a … Read More >>