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Hacking expert warns over cyber espionage

The man considered the world's best known hacker has said cyber espionage by nation states is a clear and present danger.  However, Kevin Mitnick, who was on the FBI's most wanted list for a time, said he was less concerned by the threat of cyber terrorism.  The former hacker, who now runs a cyber security consultancy business, said the ability of nation states to spy and break into communication networks is an ongoing threat.  "That I consider a clear and present danger because it is happening," he said.  "As far as cyber-terrorism is concerned I haven't seen it used to date."

WATCH: Confessions of a former hacker: 5 techniques to make you more secure online

Consumers are daily targets of email and phone scams, not to mention the frequent cyberattacks on big data. So it’s never been more important to safelock your online security as best as you can.

WATCH: The 3 least secure free Wi-Fi spots of 2017

Are you part of the 87 percent of Americans that use public Wi-Fi? If your answer is yes then you could be in the crosshairs of a hacker. That's right, free Wi-Fi comes with a price and it’s your information. Jared Cotter is talking with security expert Kevin Mitnick to find out where the three spots are where you’re more likely to be hacked, and how to better protect yourself

Former hacker’s cybersecurity advice for you

Fox 5 went inside the mind of Kevin Mitnick, who is known as "The World's Greatest Hacker," to get his thoughts on how you can best protect yourself from cyber-attacks.

WATCH: You probably shouldn’t use public Wi-Fi—here’s what you should use instead

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Public Wi-Fi hotspots might seem like a convenience, but they can also be a threat to your privacy. One of the most famous hackers in the United States and author of the book “The Art of Invisibility” explains why you might want to think twice before connecting.

WATCH: It Only Takes Hackers 60 Seconds to Steal Your Identity - Here’s How you Can Prevent It

Did you know that it only takes 60 seconds for hackers to do a quick internet search and steal your social security number, date of birth and your mother’s maiden name? Pretty scary, huh? 

The Art of Invisibility by Kevin Mitnick Book Review

The world’s most famous hacker Kevin Mitnick has a new book out titled 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”. This book is a great reference book as well as great read with real eye-opening information about the world of security There is much you can learn from this book about protecting your privacy online, in your home and in public.

BOOK REVIEW: Trust No One: Privacy 101 from “The Art of Invisibility”

"That's some catch, that Catch-22."

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