Cyber Security Articles & News

SEE LIVE (Poland): The famous hacker advises how to protect data from attacks using “social engineering”

A dozen or so years ago, "data protection" or "cybersecurity" were concepts close to mainly state and international companies and institutions - the average internet user did not care much about them. Today, when we have everything on the smartphone - information about family, health or banking data - protecting these resources is a challenge for everyone. Often, however, we focus too much on technology, and too little on ... our own behavior - as the most famous hacker in history Kevin Mitnick convinces, currently a security consultant who will be a guest of the Inside Trends conference organized by BI Polska.

BOOK REVIEW: Cybersecurity Classic The Art of Deception

Cybersecurity Classic The Art of Deception

The Art of Deception is a brilliant cybersecurity book written by legendary hacker Kevin Mitnick. In stunning detail, he shares how social engineering works — how he and other hackers con people into giving up passwords, account numbers, and social security numbers. Deception is how hackers acquire the keys to the kingdom. Published in 2002, it remains a cybersecurity classic. The primary point of his book? In cybersecurity, we, humans, are the weakest link.

KnowBe4 Secures Number Two Spot on Cybersecurity 500

KnowBe4 moves up the Cybersecurity 500 list from number six to number two of the world’s hottest security companies in 2018

The Cybersecurity 500 list of the world’s hottest security companies was officially released May 15, 2018 announcing KnowBe4’s placement at number two. Global spending on security awareness training for employees is predicted to reach $10 billion by 2027, putting KnowBe4 in the spotlight. 

EVENT REVIEW: Tricks and techniques from Kevin Mitnick, the ‘world’s most famous hacker’

Assume that users can be negligent and that social engineering techniques are 99% effective, says the hacker formerly among the FBI's most wanted

 It was, at first, a strange sight to see a hacker who was once among the FBI’s most wanted deliver a keynote speech at a big cybersecurity event hosted by PLDT’s digital business solutions arm, ePLDT.

EVENT REVIEW: World’s Most Famous Hacker Headlines Science Center’s Annual Benefit

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium Hosts Wold Famous Hacker

Kevin Mitnick spoke at Center’s Annual “Smarty Party” Benefit April 4th

Former FBI Most Wanted criminal, Kevin Mitnick shocked guests at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s annual benefit at The Breakers Palm Beach when he demonstrated just how easily personal information can be acquired through little effort from a hacker, eliciting gasps from the crowd. Through his demonstrations, Mitnick explained the most vulnerable area of a security system is the human element.

SEE LIVE: Brazil Cyber ​​Defense discusses cybersecurity and security in the world

In Brasilia, an unprecedented event brings together great national and international names to discuss the issue of cyber security

The Brazilian Army, through the Department of Science and Technology (DCT) and the Terrestrial Operations Command (COTER), is pleased to support the "Brazil Cyber Defense" and the "7th Military Simulation and Technology Conference (CSTM 2018 ), Activities that aim to promote the debate on security and cyber defense, communications, electronic warfare and simulation between the sectors of government and Brazilian society. 

Mitnick: Internet users still vulnerable to social engineering

Kevin Mitnick, the famed American hacker who has parlayed his notoriety into a successful career as a security professional, said human frailty is still the weakest link in the security chain.

EVENT REVIEW: ePLDT launches cyber-security solutions for businesses

ePLDT kicks off the year with launching their most advanced and extensive cyber safety and security solutions portfolio for local enterprises at the Hacker's Code event.

The event featured the world's most famous hacker, Kevin Mitnick. He gained notoriety as one of the FBI's most wanted for hacking over 40 top U.S. corporations. Mitnick highlighted the threat of social engineering and the need to combat it with security awareness training, and the regular security penetration testing.

EVENT REVIEW: Eye Opening and Terrifying: How Easy it is to Hack Technology

I recently had the pleasure of attending a conference where Kevin Mitnick, the “world’s most famous hacker,” presented.    Kevin is a bestselling author, and top cyber security speaker who hacked into 40 major corporations simply for the challenge of doing so!