Convicted Hacker Turned Security Researcher. From Guilty Plea To Founder. Dustin Holden, MakeMHz.

Host Scott Schober interviews Dustin Holden, a reformed hacker who pled guilty to computer fraud and was convicted in 2017. His crimes reportedly caused $181,000 in damages. He has since founded MakeMHz LLC, a business that’s focused on hardware & software modifications to retro gaming consoles and computers. Together, they discuss Holden's background, crimes, and journey to where he is today. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at

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Convicted Hacker Turned Security Researcher. From Guilty Plea To Founder. Dustin Holden, MakeMHz. is an episode from Cybercrime Magazine Podcast by Cybercrime Magazine.

This episode is 00:10:50 long.

This episode was published on Apr 29, 2026.

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