Cyber Security Articles & News

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.

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: Deciphering the Hacker’s Code

ePLDT officially launches suite of cybersecurity solutions for safer, more technologically adept businesses

ePLDT, the country’s industry-leading enabler of digital business solutions, kicks off the year with the most advanced and extensive portfolio of cyber safety and security solutions for local enterprises at The Hacker’s Code in Shangri-La at the Fort.

As the Philippines’ premier cyber security specialist, ePLDT provides expertise and end-to-end solutions to businesses to ensure that their growth is not stunted by digital threats — thriving on its pool of experts that help enterprises analyze and respond to evolving cyber threats.