Cyber Security Articles & News

Social Engineering - From the Trojan Horse to Firewalls

Social Engineering is, without a doubt, the oldest computer hack. A loose term defining a range of hacks and scams, social engineering has persisted through countless centuries of human history. Simple in premise, difficult to defend against, and constantly evolving, social engineering represents one of the single greatest threats to information security in the history of technology.

It’s easy to forget that even the most secure firewall combined with the latest and greatest security software is still operated by a human being behind the keyboard. That extra-tight security is only as secure as the person operating the machine. This often presents the easiest method of entry into a secure system, as human beings are much easier to trick than machines.

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Facebook hack: What to do if you were one of the 50 million people who had their information exposed

Sheryl Sandberg, Mark Zuckerberg and me. And there's a good chance you, too.

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WATCH THIS: Former hacker weighs in on Facebook’s big security breach

Kevin Mitnick, computer security consultant and hacker, discussed recent reports that Facebook experienced a security breach that impacted about 50 million profiles.

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Kevin Mitnick, CEO, Mitnick Security

Preceded by reputation

Kevin Mitnick is perhaps best known as the hacker who made it to the FBI’s Most Wanted List for breaking into the computer systems of multiple government agencies and over 40 major corporations. Mitnick was a fugitive for four years, and after getting caught was put on trial and sentenced to five years in a federal prison, including a year in solitary confinement.

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Cybersecurity Is Not An Option

Cyber attacks are a growing global challenge, as hackers have become smarter, and more sophisticated. So how then can Philippine enterprises prepare themselves for cyber-threats before they even happen?

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5 Steps for User Security from Kevin Mitnick, the World’s Most Wanted Hacker

As one of the world leaders in cyber hacking, Kevin Mitnick has a lot to say about user security.

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Reformed hacker offers insight into cyber crime

With law firms notably one of the largest targets for cyber security attacks, a former hacker turned security expert has revealed how smaller players, including SME law firms, can properly protect themselves from inevitable threats.

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Former hacker reveals cyber security tips

My Business speaks with a hacker once chased by the FBI – now a revered security expert – who shares his tips on how to avoid hackers accessing your data.
In his youth, American Kevin Mitnick (pictured) engaged in “pranks” that involved hacking, such as directing friends’ phones to payphones.

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American Small Business Cybersecurity Xchange Conference

American Small Business Cybersecurity Xchange Conference
October 4th

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Former Professional Hacker Talks About The Business

Kevin Mitnick was arrested in 1995 for hacking into 40 of the biggest companies in the Unites States. Among these were IBM, Nokia, and Motorola.

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