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by Mitnick Security | 05.02.2018 | 6 min

EVENT REVIEW: Tricks and techniques from Kevin Mitnick, the ‘world’s most famous hacker’

Assume that users can be negligent and that social engineering techniques are 99% effective, says the hacker formerly among the FBI's most wanted It was, at first, a strange sight to see a hacker who ...

Social Engineering, Speaking Engagements, open wireless networks, penetration testing, Philippines, cell phone clones, email cons, ePLDT, cyber security, FBI, Manila, PLDT, IT, malware, session cookie, website cloning, Kevin Mitnick

by Mitnick Security | 04.03.2018 | 3 min

EVENT REVIEW: Kevin Mitnick: the Houdini of hacking shows his tricks in Mexico

The show begins with the musical theme of Mission Impossible , followed by a series of 'tricks' that leave the audience both surprised and alarmed by exclaiming "oh!". But this is not a magic show , b...

Speaking Engagements, WannaCry, e-commerce, Eric Weiss, hacking, malware, Mitnick Security Consulting, strong passwords, Talent Land, cybersecurity consultant, ransomware, Kevin Mitnick

by Mitnick Security | 02.07.2018 | 1 min

The two most important ways to defend against security threats

Patching and security training programs will thwart attacks more effectively than anything else. You're already doing them. Here's how to do them better.

Social Engineering, security exploitation, Speaking Engagements, vendor patch, unpatched software, Microsoft Visual C++, security awareness training, KnowBe4, malware, Sun/Oracle Java, zero day exploits, Adobe Acrobat, Kevin Mitnick

by Mitnick Security | 10.30.2017 | 1 min

Trust nothing, question everything: Social engineering and the insider threat

Social engineering (in the context of information security): The use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information that may be used for fraudulent purposes...

Social Engineering, Speaking Engagements, The Art of Deception, cybersecurity expert, security awareness training, security education, malware, Trojan, phishing, Kevin Mitnick

by Mitnick Security | 10.24.2017 | 5 min

Goldman Sachs leads $30 mil round for KnowBe4

Florida-based KnowBe4, a provider of a platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing attacks, has raised $30 million in funding.

Speaking Engagements, GS Growth, human firewall, Elephant, Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, Hans Sherman, security awareness training, KnowBe4, malware, Spam, cyber attack, phishing, Kevin Mitnick

by Mitnick Security | 10.23.2017 | 4 min

EVENT REVIEW: Cyber Security Chicago Wrap-Up: Kevin Mitnick

When I learned about last week's Cyber Security Chicago conference via Twitter, I thought this would be a great opportunity. After all, how frequently does someone from the nonprofit or social enterpr...

Social Engineering, Skype, Speaking Engagements, online predators, false WI-Fi signals, hackers, live hacking demonstrations, malware, Mitnick Security, Cyber Security Chicago, phishing, ransomware, Kevin Mitnick

by Mitnick Security | 07.31.2017 | 6 min

Social engineering threatens IoT security issues

While the threat of IoT security issues is apparent, people and the processes they create are often more problematic.

Social Engineering, Speaking Engagements, The Art of Deception, Fortune 500, Cisco, encryption, cyber security, external security, internal security, IoT devices, IT, malware, Mitnick Security blog, USB, cyber attack, decryption, Kevin Mitnick

by Mitnick Security | 07.15.2017 | 2 min

LISTEN: Ep. 024: Cybersecurity and Hacking with Kevin Mitnick

In his latest book, “The Art of Invisibility,” Kevin uses true-life stories to show exactly what is happening without your knowledge, teaching you online

Social Engineering, Speaking Engagements, The Art of Invisibility, cyber security, cyber warfare, data theft, hackers, Password Management, privacy protection, malware, Wi-Fi, anonymity, Kevin Mitnick

by Mitnick Security | 05.04.2017 | 1 min

LISTEN: Advice For May Gardening In Kansas City, And The Social Science Of Hacking

After figuring out a teacher's password with a program he created in high school, Kevin Mitnick knew hacking was his calling. But there's more to hacking than simply understanding computers, says Mitn...

Social Engineering, Speaking Engagements, surveillance, The Art of Invisibility, VPN, AV, penetration testing, portable hot spot, spoofing, CEO fraud, encryption, cyber security, data theft, NORAD, phishing attacks, Kansas City, Linda Hall Library, malware, Missouri, Mitnick Security, privacy, ransomware, Kevin Mitnick

by Mitnick Security | 04.24.2017 | 20 min

I Got Hacked So You Don’t Have To

From the horrible Hollywood hacks of 2014 to John Podesta's emails, hackers aren't feverishly trying to sneak into your computer. They're coming up with better ways to convince you to let them in. So ...

Social Engineering, Speaking Engagements, Apple iCloud, DNC, email hack, Hollywood hacks, Two-Factor Authentication, Cooper Quintin, DefCon, Capture the Flag, IT help desk, Pacific Bell, John Podesta, malware, SET, spearphishing, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Kevin Mitnick

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