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EVENT REVIEW: Cyber Security Chicago Wrap-Up: Kevin Mitnick

When I learned about last week's Cyber Security Chicago conference via Twitter, I thought this would be a great opportunity. After all, how frequently does someone from the nonprofit or social enterprise community get to focus on security and data issues? (Plus, Cyber Security Chicago was making its debut this year, so I felt it was worth checking out for my own education as well). So I requested (and received) a complimentary press pass and attended last week's conference at McCormick Place.

KnowBe4 Expands Its Security Vision With the Acquisition of Securable.io

The addition allows for a more personalized approach to security awareness training

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

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

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

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.

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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.

LISTEN: Advice For May Gardening In Kansas City, And The Social Science Of Hacking

After figuring out a teacher's password with a program he created in high school, Kevin Mitnick knew hacking was his calling. But there's more to hacking than simply understanding computers, says Mitnick. It's about understanding people.

Who Has Your Data?

Hackers are getting bolder. Here’s how to fight back