diff --git a/monkey/infection_monkey/credential_collectors/mimikatz_collector/mimikatz_credential_collector.py b/monkey/infection_monkey/credential_collectors/mimikatz_collector/mimikatz_credential_collector.py
index 53197acad..da17f85c8 100644
--- a/monkey/infection_monkey/credential_collectors/mimikatz_collector/mimikatz_credential_collector.py
+++ b/monkey/infection_monkey/credential_collectors/mimikatz_collector/mimikatz_credential_collector.py
@@ -79,4 +79,4 @@ class MimikatzCredentialCollector(ICredentialCollector):
             stolen_credentials=collected_credentials,
         )
 
-        self.event_queue.publish(credentials_stolen_event)
+        self._event_queue.publish(credentials_stolen_event)