Who Is The Most Dangerous Hacker Ever? (Tier List)

Think you know who are the most notorious black hat hackers of all time in are?

In this video, we dive into the world of black hat hackers, ranking some of the most notorious names in cybercrime history. From Kevin Mitnick, once the FBI’s most wanted hacker, to Adrian Lamo, the “homeless hacker” who outed whistleblower Chelsea Manning, we explore the methods, motivations, and mayhem caused by these digital outlaws.

You’ll learn about Albert Gonzalez’s credit card heist empire, the teenage chaos of MafiaBoy, the Soviet bank breach by Vladimir Levin, and the infamous duo Richard Pryce & Mathew Bevan who nearly sparked an international incident. We also cover Gary McKinnon’s hunt for UFOs, Robert Tappan Morris and the internet’s first worm, Astra the elusive aerospace hacker, and Scattered Spider, a modern cyber extortion group wreaking havoc today.

Who tops the list—and why? Watch to find out.