Mitnick Security Blog - Cybersecurity News and Articles (16)

by Mitnick Security | 09.15.2020 | 7 min

The Tech Kevin Mitnick Uses for Virtual Events & Webinars

When it comes to cybersecurity training, there’s no arguing that Kevin Mitnick has a notable name for himself. But he’s known for more than just his sold-out in-person conferences— he’s also earning c...

virtual events

by Mitnick Security | 08.31.2020 | 7 min

The Most Popular Cyber Attack: Social Engineering

Cybercriminals exploit numerous vulnerabilities when attempting to break into a network. Did you know that the most readily exploitable vulnerabilities are your employees or even yourself?

by Mitnick Security | 08.27.2020 | 5 min

What is Computer Forensics and How Is It Used In Investigations?

If you have watched enough crime shows on television, you've likely seen an actor or actress portraying a forensic investigator. On shows like CSI: Miami, the forensic investigators seem to be able to...

by Mitnick Security | 08.13.2020 | 10 min

9 Ways Pentesters Breach Mac Security Defenses

There’s a notion that Apple products are unhackable, but no device truly is. While they aren’t as easy to breach as other devices, Macbooks, iPads, iPhones and other Apple devices are compromised by b...

penetration testing, cyber security

by Mitnick Security | 08.11.2020 | 8 min

The Top Hacking Techniques All CISOs Should Educate Remote Users About

There’s no arguing that 2020 was a challenging year for an overwhelming number of industries across the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many companies to explore new business models, both ...

by Mitnick Security | 08.04.2020 | 6 min

What is ATT&CK and How Can It Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats

In the cybersecurity community, there always seems to be a new acronym to learn. ATT&CK, however, has been a well-respected model that many professionals have stood behind for years.

cyber security, cyber attack, Cyber Security Framework

by Mitnick Security | 07.31.2020 | 6 min

An Overview of the 2020 Garmin Ransomware Attack

Last week, Garmin users experienced an outage in service as the result of a malicious cyber attack. Let’s review the incident, looking at what the hackers did and how Garmin handled the situation to g...

cyber security, ransomware

by Mitnick Security | 07.27.2020 | 10 min

Lessons from Penetration Testing: 7 Real-World Findings

The internet today is swarming with cybercriminals just waiting for the right opportunity to gain a foothold into your organization's network. One of the best ways to stay ahead is to find your organi...

penetration testing

by Mitnick Security | 07.24.2020 | 9 min

4 Lessons Learned from the Top Data Breach Lawsuits & Class Action Settlements

It’s always news when corporations have security breaches. This is especially true whenever malicious hackers gain access into a company’s internal databases to steal information— such as credit card ...

Data Breach