This hacker became infamous in the 1980s and 1990s for his various crimes involving phone phreaking, network intrusions, data exfiltration, and fleeing from authorities. He is perhaps best known for his social engineering exploits.?
A) Chris Hadnagy
B) Kevin Mitnick
C) Oxblood Ruffin
D) Aaron Swartz

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The hacker described in the question is Kevin Mitnick, who gained notoriety in the 1980s and 1990s for his various hacking activities, particularly his social engineering exploits, in which he manipulated people into giving him access to sensitive systems and information. The other choices, while notable figures in the hacking community, did not have the same level of infamy and notoriety as Mitnick.

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