Cyber Security Articles & News

by Mitnick Security | 10.30.2025 | 9 min

Your Key Decision: Vulnerability Assessment vs Penetration Testing

As an IT leader, you’re tasked with more than managing technology; you’re probably also responsible for protecting the entire organization from digital threats. Choosing the right security service isn...

by Mitnick Security | 10.15.2025 | 6 min

6 Advantages of Partnering With The Global Ghost Team™ for Your Cybersecurity Needs

When it comes to protecting your organization, you need more than tools or automated scans. You need a team with proven experience in outsmarting attackers.

by Mitnick Security | 09.15.2025 | 5 min

Types of Hackers Explained: White Hat, Black Hat, and More

Hackers make the news regularly for their ever-evolving exploits on major brands and small businesses alike.

by Mitnick Security | 09.11.2025 | 7 min

What Is Social Engineering in Cybersecurity? Definition and Tactics Explained

Imagine this: You receive an urgent email from your IT department asking for your login credentials to fix a “critical issue.” It looks official. It sounds urgent. You reply. Hours later, you realize ...

by Mitnick Security | 09.09.2025 | 8 min

5 Examples of Top Social Engineering Attacks in 2025

Social engineering might sound like a buzzword tossed around in cybersecurity circles, but it’s actually one of the most dangerous threats facing organizations today. While most security strategies fo...

by Mitnick Security | 08.14.2025 | 6 min

3 Ways Penetration Testing Can Benefit Financial Services Organizations

Financial services organizations stand at the epicenter of cybercrime, a prime target due to the immense volume of sensitive client data they manage and the stringent regulatory pressures they face.

by Mitnick Security | 08.05.2025 | 7 min

What Is the Scope of a Penetration Test? Everything You Need to Know

Organizations conduct penetration tests for a crucial reason: to identify vulnerabilities before malicious attackers do. This proactive approach puts your security systems to the test, simulating real...

by Mitnick Security | 07.21.2025 | 6 min

4 Ways Hackers Use Social Engineering to Trick Your Employees (& You!)

The unsettling truth of modern cybersecurity is that hackers know that the fastest way into your organization isn’t by breaking down a firewall or cracking encryption, but by deceiving people on the i...

by Mitnick Security | 07.15.2025 | 7 min

Can 2FA Stop Hackers? The Truth About Two-Factor Authentication

In an era of password breaches and account takeovers, many organizations are asking the same question: can 2FA stop hackers, or is it just another checkbox on a long list of cybersecurity best practic...

by Mitnick Security | 07.11.2025 | 5 min

3 Ways Penetration Testing Can Benefit Healthcare Organizations

Today, healthcare is one of the most targeted industries in the world, and the truth is, a firewall and antivirus just aren’t enough anymore. Penetration testing puts you in the mind of a hacker and s...

by Mitnick Security | 06.30.2025 | 8 min

Cybersecurity Compliance in Financial Services: What You Need to Know

The financial services industry is built on trust. Trust that people’s money, data, and futures are safe in your hands. But trust is fragile, and in today’s world, cybercriminals are actively working ...

by Mitnick Security | 06.25.2025 | 7 min

5 Ways Security Awareness Training Can Benefit Financial Services Organizations

In financial services, the stakes are sky-high. You’re not just protecting systems, you’re protecting access to money, sensitive data, and customer trust. That’s why you're a top-shelf target for hack...