Kevin Poulsen

Kevin Poulsen is a former hacker turned technology journalist specializing in computer security.

After serving time in prison, he reinvented himself as a respected journalist, starting at SecurityFocus in 2000.

His work there gained recognition, leading to the company's acquisition by Symantec.

Poulsen's investigative reporting often garnered mainstream media attention.

In 2005, he became a senior editor at Wired News, where he maintained a blog initially called 27BStroke6, later renamed Threat Level.

Poulsen's transition from hacker to journalist demonstrates his expertise in the field of cybersecurity and his ability to provide unique insights into the world of hacking.