Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners - 2022 Edition - Part 02 - Meet Kevin Mitnick

Kevin Mitnick, a renowned security consultant, is known for his daring social engineering hacks. At 16, he hacked into Digital Equipment Corporation's system. After several exploits, he was arrested by the FBI in 1995 for hacking and wire fraud, serving five years in prison. Mitnick claims he only used social engineering, not software, to gain access. Today, he runs Mitnick Security, consulting for Fortune 500 companies, and is celebrated as a top hacker and social engineer.

What was the name of the computer system that Kevin Mitnick hacked into at the age of 16?

• The Safe at Microsoft

• The Core at Apple

• The Vault at IBM

• The Ark at Digital Equipment Corporation

In what year was Kevin Mitnick arrested by the FBI?

• 1985

• 1995

• 2015

• 2005

How long did Kevin Mitnick serve in prison following his arrest?

• Six years

• Five years

• Three years

• Four years

According to Mitnick, what method did he primarily use to compromise computers?

• Phishing emails

• Malware installation

• Social engineering

• Brute force attacks

What is the name of Kevin Mitnick's security consulting company?

• Mitnick Security

• CyberSafe Solutions

• SecureTech

• HackShield