Cyber Security Articles & News

Kevin Mitnick Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

Kevin Mitnick has posthumously been awarded the 2023 SANS Institute Lifetime Achievement Award, adding another incredible accomplishment to his life. 

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Why Should You Invest in KnowBe4's Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training?

Data breaches are one of the most common cyber security incidents that can cost companies millions, even trillions of dollars.

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World Famous Computer Hackers and What They're Doing Now

We can agree that one thing all hackers share is curiosity, but not all hackers are the same. There are different types of hackers. For example, black hat hackers (threat actors) exploit network vulnerabilities and attempt to make a profit to the detriment of businesses. These are the “bad guys” of the hacking world.

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Dive Inside the Mind of a Hacker in Kevin Mitnick’s Book, The Art of Deception

Kevin Mitnick, founder of Mitnick Security, is known worldwide for his part in transforming the information security industry into what it is today. It’s hard to imagine that it all started with a kid who had unsupervised free time and an insatiable curiosity for magic tricks and the budding tech industry — but it did. Kevin grew up learning that tricking people in the form of social engineering and cybersecurity hacking was not only fun, it earned him attention and respect. 

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Does Kevin Mitnick Still Hack?

Kevin Mitnick is best known for some of his earlier hacks on Motorola and other enterprise companies that earned him a spot on the FBI’s most wanted list. But contrary to the dark, low-brow cybercriminal the media and law enforcement portrayed him as, Kevin’s breaches were never carried out to cause harm. 

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Kevin Mitnick’s Best Hacking Demo — Explained

Getting your team excited about protecting your assets can be a challenge, but it’s possible with the right cybersecurity speaker. Kevin Mitnick, founder of Mitnick Security and considered the best hacker in the world, has revolutionized industry training standards one cybersecurity presentation and hacking demo at a time. 

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Is Kevin Mitnick a Famous White Hat Hacker?

Kevin Mitnick is considered one of the best hackers in the world, but what kind of hacker is he? Formerly on the FBI's most-wanted list for his pranks and antics, Kevin is now a famous white hat hacker and leader of the Global Ghost Team. 

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Why Did Kevin Mitnick Become a Hacker?

The king of computer hacking and information security, Kevin Mitnick, is a name that instills curiosity — and sometimes terror — into the minds of many within the world of technology.

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3 Facts About Kevin Mitnick & the Global Ghost Team

Kevin Mitnick and his team of penetration testers, called the Global Ghost Team, are known for helping organizations find weaknesses within their cybersecurity framework through penetration testing. Kevin is a trusted security consultant to Fortune 500 companies and governments worldwide. 

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How the Free Kevin Movement Changed the Cyber Security Industry

Kevin Mitnick’s journey to notoriety started when he was a kid playing pranks by changing telephone numbers. However, he didn’t catch the attention of the world until he tested his skills in deeper, more dangerous waters — just to see if he could. 

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