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EVENT REVIEW: Kevin Mitnick: the Houdini of hacking shows his tricks in Mexico
by Mitnick Security | 04.03.2018 | 3 min

EVENT REVIEW: Kevin Mitnick: the Houdini of hacking shows his tricks in Mexico

The show begins with the musical theme of Mission Impossible , followed by a series of 'tricks' that leave the audience both surprised and alarmed by exclaiming "oh!". But this is not a magic show , b...

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WATCH: World’s Most Famous Hacker Kevin Mitnick & KnowBe4’s Stu Sjouwerman Opening Keynote
by Mitnick Security | 06.05.2017 | 0 min

WATCH: World’s Most Famous Hacker Kevin Mitnick & KnowBe4’s Stu Sjouwerman Opening Keynote

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SEE LIVE: Legendary Hacker and Security Expert Kevin Mitnick to Keynote Continuum’s Navigate 2017
by Mitnick Security | 05.25.2017 | 4 min

SEE LIVE: Legendary Hacker and Security Expert Kevin Mitnick to Keynote Continuum’s Navigate 2017

At Continuum’s Navigate 2017 conference, October 2-5 in Las Vegas, Kevin Mitnick will share insights from his 30 years of information security experience

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Former hacker Kevin Mitnick shows WannaCry to Wall Street execs
by Mitnick Security | 05.23.2017 | 1 min

Former hacker Kevin Mitnick shows WannaCry to Wall Street execs

A gathering of Wall Street executives were given a first-hand explanation today on how to secure their companies against phishing attacks by a former hacker.

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EVENT REVIEW: Mitnick on Misdirection: Hacking as Close-up Magic
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...

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Global Ransomware Damage Costs Predicted to Exceed Five Billion Dollars in 2017
by Mitnick Security | 05.22.2017 | 3 min

Global Ransomware Damage Costs Predicted to Exceed Five Billion Dollars in 2017

Ransomware damage costs up 15X in two years, expected to worsen; Ransomware is growing at a yearly rate of 350 percent

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Here’s why regular people should be terrified about the malware attack that is spreading across the globe
by Mitnick Security | 05.15.2017 | 4 min

Here’s why regular people should be terrified about the malware attack that is spreading across the globe

Stay informed to protect yourself from ransomware attacks. The INSIDER Summary:

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Cyber criminals profiting from business complacency
by Mitnick Security | 05.15.2017 | 2 min

Cyber criminals profiting from business complacency

SMEs are being urged to boost security, with the government figures showing they are the most frequently targeted type of business – but the least likely to take the threat seriously.

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