Cyber Security Articles & News

EVENT REVIEW: Legendary hacker Kevin Mitnick shares experiences

Kevin Mitnick, a former fugitive wanted by the FBI, spoke during a tech event in Jalisco, Mexico, this week. 

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WATCH: How to shop online without being tracked by big tech companies

Is it possible to shop online without allowing any major tech company to track the purchase back to you? There are a few ways, but with hidden trackers on most websites -- and with companies making billions off our information -- trying to hide is easier said than done. CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil put it to the test with Kevin Mitnick.

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Beware! Your smartphone could be snooping on you

While smartphones are the epitome of modern convenience, these devices which store our personal and professional information like emails, photos, bank details etc. can easily fall prey to hackers and to other malicious activities. With the recent series of data breaches across businesses globally, the concern regarding protecting user data has become more relevant than before. There are many applications in your smartphones that access your private data by taking permissions through pop-ups or otherwise. You would notice apps like third-party applications, flashlights, etc. asking permissions to access your gallery, messages, calls, which they don’t need. Allowing these third-party applications access to your smartphone's data puts your information at risk. Hardip Singh, Executive Director, Optiemus Infracom, feels that the dirty little secret that these ubiquitous devices, which we have with us 24X7, and keep switched on for most of the time, is also a serious threat to our privacy. An innocent looking message could be all that is needed to compromise on your privacy — accessing your microphone, your call logs, your locations, your bank details and everything that is very personal to you.  Here’s why:

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8 reasons why smartphones are privacy nightmare

Our phones have truly become the new personal computer for many of us – in addition to being our primary means of communication we can watch movies, play games and now even enjoy virtual reality experiences on our handsets. But while smartphones are the epitome of modern convenience, the dirty little secret is that these omnipresent devices, which we have with us 24/7, and keep switched on for most of that time, are also a serious threat to our privacy. Here’s why…

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Famed ethical hacker Kevin Mitnick to give live hacking demo at HIMSS18

Presentations at VMware booth will give attendees an up-close look at how criminals infiltrate systems. 

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Infosecurity México 2018 confirms the participation of Kevin Mitnick, the most famous hacker in the world

Infosecurity México 2018, the event that will present the latest knowledge, trends and solutions to protect corporate and institutional information, announced its next edition that will take place at the Citibanamex Center, where the best practices to face current threats will be announced in the voice of recognized speakers at national and international levels.

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LISTEN: The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com 2018

Audible.com bestsellers for week ending February 23:

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EVENT REVIEW: Regent’s cybersecurity summit looks at threats from Russia and our appliances | Cybersecurity column

Is my TV talking to Russians?

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Kevin Mitnick: America’s most wanted hacker reflects on Raleigh arrest, new life in cyber security

Twenty-three years ago, Kevin Mitnick was on the run.  “I was the catch me if you can of cyberspace,” he said.

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All ready for Jalisco Talent Land, the largest innovation event in Mexico

In its first edition, the Jalisco Talent Land will become the largest technological event in the country.

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