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Kyle Milliken

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Kyle Milliken
Born1989 (age 35–36)
OccupationSecurity Consultant
Known forComputer Hacking

Kyle Milliken is an American computer hacker from Sherwood, Arkansas[1][2] best known for hacking Kickstarter, Disqus, and Imgur for the purpose of sending unsolicited email. Milliken stole data on more than 168 million people. In 2014 the FBI raided his $2 million, 25,000-square-foot estate in the Burbank Hills.[3] He is reported to have earned over $1.4 million between 2010 and 2014. In 2018 he was sentenced to 17 months in a federal work camp. Upon his release, Milliken said he was not interested in returning to a life of crime, but in using his skills for good as a security consultant.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Kyle Milliken identified as hacker behind Imgur, Disqus, Kickstarter data breaches: Report". The Washington Times. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  2. ^ "Exclusive Interview: Sherwood Man Admits to Hacking 160 Million E-mail Accounts". KARK News. April 25, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  3. ^ "Unmasked: The Mystery Hacker Who Stole Data on 168 Million People". The Daily Beast. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  4. ^ "Disqus & Kickstarter hacker warns against password reuse". ZDNet. Retrieved July 6, 2020.