Cyber Security Articles & News

by Mitnick Security | 01.29.2024 | 5 min

Kevin Mitnick Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

Kevin Mitnick has posthumously been awarded the 2023 SANS Institute Lifetime Achievement Award, adding another incredible accomplishment to his life.

by Mitnick Security | 12.05.2022 | 7 min

Why Should You Invest in KnowBe4's Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training?

Data breaches are one of the most common cyber security incidents that can cost companies millions, even trillions of dollars.

by Mitnick Security | 10.20.2022 | 6 min

World Famous Computer Hackers and What They're Doing Now

We can agree that one thing all hackers share is curiosity, but not all hackers are the same. There are different types of hackers. For example, black hat hackers (threat actors) exploit network vulne...

by Mitnick Security | 09.22.2022 | 7 min

Dive Inside the Mind of a Hacker in Kevin Mitnick’s Book, The Art of Deception

Kevin Mitnick, founder of Mitnick Security, is known worldwide for his part in transforming the information security industry into what it is today. It’s hard to imagine that it all started with a kid...

by Mitnick Security | 07.25.2022 | 4 min

Does Kevin Mitnick Still Hack?

Kevin Mitnick is best known for some of his earlier hacks on Motorola and other enterprise companies that earned him a spot on the FBI’s most wanted list. But contrary to the dark, low-brow cybercrimi...

by Mitnick Security | 06.28.2022 | 6 min

Kevin Mitnick’s Best Hacking Demo — Explained

Getting your team excited about protecting your assets can be a challenge, but it’s possible with the right cybersecurity speaker. Kevin Mitnick, founder of Mitnick Security and considered the best ha...

by Mitnick Security | 06.07.2022 | 6 min

Is Kevin Mitnick a Famous White Hat Hacker?

Kevin Mitnick is considered one of the best hackers in the world, but what kind of hacker is he? Formerly on the FBI's most-wanted list for his pranks and antics, Kevin is now a famous white hat hacke...

by Mitnick Security | 05.10.2022 | 6 min

Why Did Kevin Mitnick Become a Hacker?

The king of computer hacking and information security, Kevin Mitnick, is a name that instills curiosity — and sometimes terror — into the minds of many within the world of technology.

by Mitnick Security | 03.23.2022 | 5 min

3 Facts About Kevin Mitnick & the Global Ghost Team

Kevin Mitnick and his team of penetration testers, called the Global Ghost Team, are known for helping organizations find weaknesses within their cybersecurity framework through penetration testing. K...

by Mitnick Security | 03.09.2022 | 5 min

How the Free Kevin Movement Changed the Cyber Security Industry

Kevin Mitnick’s journey to notoriety started when he was a kid playing pranks by changing telephone numbers. However, he didn’t catch the attention of the world until he tested his skills in deeper, m...