Cyber Security Articles & News

How to Rip the Mics Out of Your Macbook and Iphone

Any self-respecting Paranoiac long ago taped over the webcam on their laptop—and for good measure, the cameras on their smartphone too. But for those truly concerned that their computers have been hacked and turned into spy tools, the microphones on those devices represent just as much of a security threat as the cameras. They would allow a hacked gadget to bug an entire room.

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BOOK REVIEW: Safe or Sorry?

Former hacker makes a dismal account of your online privacy in the era of tech giants soaking up all our private information. Simple precautions, however, might do a lot of good.

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LISTEN: Infamous Hacker Kevin Mitnick Tells Us How He Created Fake Identities

Once arrested by the FBI, Mitnick tells us how to keep information private online.

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WATCH: Fault Injection: Kevin Mitnick discusses how to stay secure at security conferences

SYNOPSYS VIDEO:

Fault Injection is a podcast from Synopsys that digs into software quality and security issues. In this episode, host Robert Vamosi, CISSP and Security Strategist at Synopsys, interviews Kevin Mitnick about how to stay secure at security conferences. Kevin draws on tips from his latest book, The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data.

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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

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Cybersecurity books arm readers in the war against hackers

The Editors at Cybersecurity Ventures read “The Hacked World Order: How Nations Fight, Trade, Maneuver, and Manipulate in the Digital Age” by Adam Segal last year and featured it here. The groundbreaking book about cyberwarfare is as relevant today and when it was published — and recommended summer reading for anyone who hasn’t gotten to it yet.

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Book Review: Ghost in The Wires – Kevin Mitnick

While attending the RSA show in February, I met Kevin (@KevinMitnick) and obtained a copy of The Art of Invisibility, which I immediately read. Due to the great many references to Kevin’s past, I thought it would be informative and worthwhile to read Ghost in the Wires. It’s also listed on the Tripwire 10 must-read books for information security professionals.

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WATCH: What to look for in a secure messaging app when you want to have a private conversation

There are lots of different ways to send a message to a friend, but some offer more privacy than others. Kevin Mitnick, one of the world's most famous hackers and author of the book

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BOOK REVIEW: Big Brother is watching

The Art of Invisibility: The World’s Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data by Kevin Mitnick, Little, Brown and Company, US $28.00, Pp 320, February 2017, ISBN 978-0316380508

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WATCH: Bitcoin isn’t 100 percent secure — here’s how to further hide your purchases

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that can help protect your identity when making purchases online. But it's not foolproof. Kevin Mitnick, one of the world's most famous hackers and author of the book "The Art of Invisibility," offers some tips that will help you remain anonymous.

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