> He made a name for himself infiltrating some the best protected computer systems in the world (including NASA’s)

funny. anybody who was part of the scene back then would tell you that NASA was far from the 'best protected' network. jpl.nasa.gov became a running joke.

I had multiple runins with Schmidt back then (many people did) - the guy was a poser and a script kiddie, all too happy to talk up other hacks as his own in the media.

but anyway, most people know Kim Schmidt is behind the Mega companies. nothing new here. He went from being rich to being broke again a few times in his life (including a pump and dump that he was charged for) and started fresh out in Asia with Megaupload.

Though I wouldn't be surprised if these celebrities were paid to be in the video. I wonder if anybody has thought of asking them.