My hacking involved pretty much exploring computer systems and obtaining access to the source code of telecommunication systems and computer operating systems,… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
There's a feature on Facebook where you can enable security that checks the device you're coming from. By default these features are… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Then again, my case was all about the misappropriation of source code because I wanted to become the best hacker in the… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
What happens with smaller businesses is that they give in to the misconception that their site is secure because the system administrator… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Most people assume that once security software is installed, they're protected. This isn't the case. It's critical that companies be proactive in… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Any type of operating system that I wanted to be able to hack, I basically compromised the source code, copied it over… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Penetrating a company's security often starts with the bad guy obtaining some piece of information that seems so innocent, so everyday and… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Hackers are becoming more sophisticated in conjuring up new ways to hijack your system by exploiting technical vulnerabilities or human nature. Don't… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
I was addicted to hacking, more for the intellectual challenge, the curiosity, the seduction of adventure; not for stealing, or causing damage… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
If hackers, if anyone committing a criminal act, wants to reduce their risk, they obviously don't involve anybody else. The greater the… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
But a lot of businesses out there don't see the return on investment, they look at it as a liability, and until… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Computer hacking really results in financial losses and hassles. The objectives of terrorist groups are more serious. That is not to say… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
My hacking was all about becoming the best at circumventing security. So when I was a fugitive, I worked systems administrator jobs… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
The hacking trend has definitely turned criminal because of e-commerce. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
We have problems with our physical security, operational security through to management. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Are hackers a threat? The degree of threat presented by any conduct, whether legal or illegal, depends on the actions and intent… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Phone phreaking is a type of hacking that allows you to explore the telephone network by exploiting the phone systems and phone… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
A company can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on firewalls, intrusion detection systems and encryption and other security technologies, but if… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
The key to social engineering is influencing a person to do something that allows the hacker to gain access to information or… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
I keep my stuff updated all the time. Being in the security industry, I keep up to date with securities. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Hackers are breaking the systems for profit. Before, it was about intellectual curiosity and pursuit of knowledge and thrill, and now hacking… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
The hacker mindset doesn't actually see what happens on the other side, to the victim. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
I got so passionate about technology. Hacking to me was like a video game. It was about getting trophies. I just kept… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
It's kind of interesting, because hacking is a skill that could be used for criminal purposes or legitimate purposes, and so even… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
I was fascinated with the phone system and how it worked; I became a hacker to get better control over the phone company. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Nine out of every 10 large corporations and government agencies have been attacked by computer intruders. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Back up everything! You are not invulnerable. Catastrophic data loss can happen to you - one worm or Trojan is all it takes. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
It's true, I had hacked into a lot of companies, and took copies of the source code to analyze it for security bugs. If… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
When an attacker fails with one person, they often go to another person. The key is to report the attack to other departments. Workers… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
I think malware is a significant threat because the mitigation, like antivirus software, hasn't evolved to a point to really mitigate the risk to… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Usually companies hire me, and they know full well who I am, and that's one of the reasons they want to hire me. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
A lot of companies are clueless, because they spend most or all of their security budget on high-tech security like fire walls and biometric… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
I characterize myself as a retired hacker. I'm applying what I know to improve security at companies. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
No company that I ever hacked into reported any damages, which they were required to do for significant losses. Sun didn't stop using Solaris… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
New security loopholes are constantly popping up because of wireless networking. The cat-and-mouse game between hackers and system administrators is still in full swing. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
