Adrian Lamo - Hacker

Adrian Lamo was a computer hacker known for breaking into several high-profile networks, including The New York Times and Microsoft, in the early 2000s. His hacking activities attracted attention for their sophistication and ethical implications. Lamo gained wider notoriety in 2010 when he reported U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning to authorities after Manning leaked classified military documents to WikiLeaks. Lamo's actions sparked debates about hacking ethics and whistleblowing, highlighting the tension between privacy, security, and transparency in the digital age. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 37.