--- title: | security expert description: security expert | --- # Cyber Security Articles & News ## Featured Blog Search: - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. Filter By Topic Type: Select type All 2FA AI Cyber Security Framework Data Breach FinTech Global Ghost Team Healthcare Information In The News Kevin Mitnick Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training Mitnick Security Password Management Red Team Social Engineering Speaking Engagements Vulnerability Assessments [ by Mitnick Security | 08.20.2018 | 2 min #### WATCH: USBHarpoon Is a BadUSB Attack with A Twist Several security experts have built a malicious version of a USB charging cable, one that can compromise a computer in just a few seconds. Once plugged in, it turns into a peripheral device capable of... Continue Reading security expert, Speaking Engagements, USB-C connector, USB condom, human interface device (HID), USBHarpoon, Karsten Nohl, MacBook chargers, malicious USB charging cable, Twitter, Vincent Yiu, Bleeping Computer, computer weaponization, controller chip, Dennis Goh, DNS settings modification, BadUSB, Kevin Mitnick, MG, Olaf Tan ](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/watch-usbharpoon-is-a-badusb-attack-with-a-twist) [ by Mitnick Security | 04.02.2018 | 2 min #### WATCH: How to shop online without being tracked by big tech companies Is it possible to shop online without allowing any major tech company to track the purchase back to you? There are a few ways, but with hidden trackers on most websites -- and with companies making bi... Continue Reading security expert, Speaking Engagements, The Art of Invisibility, Tony Dokoupil, hot spot, burner phone, anonymity online, prepaid credit card, privacy, Kevin Mitnick, new online identity ](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/watch-how-to-shop-online-without-being-tracked-by-big-tech-companies) [ by Mitnick Security | 05.23.2017 | 3 min #### EVENT REVIEW: Mitnick on Misdirection: Hacking as Close-up Magic Information security experts routinely warn those they work with about the dangers of social engineering. One way to approach social engineering is to realize that it's magic, and by that we mean stag... Continue Reading Social Engineering, security expert, Shodan search, Speaking Engagements, WannaCry, Chief Hacking Officer, hacking, security awareness training, KnowBe4, Mitnick Security Consulting, Trojan, white hat, Kevin Mitnick ](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/event-review-mitnick-on-misdirection-hacking-as-close-up-magic) [ by Mitnick Security | 02.27.2017 | 2 min #### Kevin Mitnick gives tips to be on the internet “invisible” Whomever wants to be "invisible" on the Internet would be wise to encrypt emails and use the Tor network, so advises the famous former hacker and security expert Kevin Mitnick . He was once the most w... Continue Reading security expert, Speaking Engagements, The Art of Invisibility, Tor network, email encryption, Outlook, burner phones, digital privacy, internet, IP address, Mailvelope, security consultant, anonymity, gmail, Kevin Mitnick ](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/kevin-mitnick-gives-tips-to-be-on-the-internet-invisible) [ by Mitnick Security | 01.04.2017 | 6 min #### The Hacker’s Guide to Cybersecurity: Top Tips from the Other Side of the Trench When it comes to cybersecurity expertise, I’ll often quote industry professionals and security firms in order to help you stay on top of new trends, review best practices, and ensure that your strateg... Continue Reading Social Engineering, security expert, Speaking Engagements, thumb drives, penetration testing, PDFs, public Wi-Fi, white hat hackers, stagnant security protocols, strong password, cybercriminals, Kevin Mitnick ](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/the-hackers-guide-to-cybersecurity-top-tips-from-the-other-side-of-the-trench) [ by Mitnick Security | 10.20.2016 | 8 min #### 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 (picture... Continue Reading security expert, SMEs, Speaking Engagements, penetration testing, call a security professional, ethical hacking, layered security keyholes, Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training, KnowBe4, Mitnick Security Consulting, cyber attack, Data Breach, default passwords, phishing, host wares, Kevin Mitnick ](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/former-hacker-reveals-cyber-security-tips) ### Subscribe For In The News Blog Updates