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
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
I don't know the capabilities of our enemies. But I found it quite easy to circumvent security at certain phone companies throughout… — 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
If I needed to know about a security exploit, I preferred to get the information by accessing the companies' security teams' files,… — 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
Companies spend millions of dollars on firewalls and secure access devices, and it's money wasted because none of these measures address the… — 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
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
It's true, I had hacked into a lot of companies, and took copies of the source code to analyze it for security… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
I don't condone anyone causing damage in my name, or doing anything malicious in support of my plight. There are more productive… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
People are prone to taking mental shortcuts. They may know that they shouldn't give out certain information, but the fear of not… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
It's actually a smarter crime because imagine if you rob a bank, or you're dealing drugs. If you get caught you're going… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Security is always going to be a cat and mouse game because there'll be people out there that are hunting for the… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
Somebody could send you an office document or a PDF file, and as soon as you open it, it's a booby trap… — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
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
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
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
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
