Cyber Security Articles & News

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 Mitnick. It's about understanding people.

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WATCH: 3 online security tips from The World’s Greatest Hacker

As our technology gets better, so do hackers. Way too many Americans have had their personal information stolen by computer thieves and we don't want to see you become a victim. So how do you keep yourself safe? Kristina Guerrero talked to hacking expert Kevin Mitnick, once named "The World's Greatest Hacker", to find out the three best things you can do to stay safe online.

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Kevin Mitnick on why banning laptops from aircraft is dumb (and the best way to make a prison shank)

In the 1990’s, Kevin Mitnick was the world’s most wanted hacker. At the height of his infamy, he was the subject of a manhunt that dragged on for over two years. When US authorities finally captured him, prison administrators placed him in solitary confinement over fears he’d launch an ICBM strike by whistling dial tones into the facility’s payphone.

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WATCH: Cybercriminals have taken notice of leaked government spying techniques

The U.S. government's spy tools are being revealed.

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WATCH: How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data | Kevin Mitnick

Qualys Presentation at RSA Conference 2017

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Wired Is the Latest Publication to Provide a Secure Space for Sources Bearing Information

Wired signs on to SecureDrop

While Wired is the latest in a still-expanding group of publications offering sources a secure, anonymous space to send information through SecureDrop, there’s something a little different about Wired signing on.

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BOOK REVIEW: What’s In Your Library?

You know what I’m thankful for? Target.  Where else are you going to find a 6 shelf, 80 inch bookcase for $35?  Sure, it’s made of cheap wood and sways I bit if I bump into it, but hell… I gotta display my excessive collection of books some how.  If I’m going to spend a ridiculous sum of money on acquiring and preserving a handwritten civil war memoir, I want people to appreciate it.

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BOOK REVIEW: The Art of Invisibility by Kevin Mitnick

I was fortunate enough to meet the author, Kevin Mitnick, while attending RSA in February. I was given a signed copy of The Art of Invisibility, one of The State Security’s must-reads for infosec pros, so I made it a point to read the book.

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WATCH: Hacker Explains The Easy Way To Hide Online

BROWSE THE INTERNET ANONYMOUSLY

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Your Guide to Beating the Crooks

Our experts reveal the secrets to avoiding scams and rip-offs

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