We have problems with our physical security, operational security through to management. Kevin Mitnick managementoperationalphysical Change image and share on social
When somebody asks for a favor involving information, if you don't know him or can't verify his identity, just say no. Kevin Mitnick askfavoridentity Change image and share on social
A company can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on firewalls, intrusion detection systems and encryption and other security technologies, but if an attacker can call one trusted person within the company, and that person complies, and if the attacker gets in, then all that money spent on technology is essentially wasted. Kevin Mitnick attackercallcompany share on social
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 thinking about security on a long-term basis. Kevin Mitnick assumebasiscase Change image and share on social
The Internet is like the phone. To be without it is ridiculous. Kevin Mitnick internetphoneridiculous Change image and share on social
For the average home-user, anti-virus software is a must. Kevin Mitnick antiaveragehome Change image and share on social
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 I could locate security bugs, I could become better at hacking into their systems. It was all towards becoming a better hacker. Kevin Mitnick analyzebugcode share on social
Back in my day, I would probe by hand. Now you can get commercial software that does the job for you. Kevin Mitnick backcommercialday Change image and share on social
The Patriot Act is ludicrous. Terrorists have proved that they are interested in total genocide, not subtle little hacks of the U.S. infrastructure, yet the government wants a blank search warrant to spy and snoop on everyone's communications. Kevin Mitnick actblankcommunication share on social
I was addicted to hacking, more for the intellectual challenge, the curiosity, the seduction of adventure; not for stealing, or causing damage or writing computer viruses. Kevin Mitnick addictadventurecause Change image and share on social