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Security is one of the fastest growing areas in technology today. Internet scams and hackers are more malicious and widespread than ever. For example, TJX Companies recently announced that its computer system that stores and processes customer information was breached. T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and A.J. Wright stores in the United States and Puerto Rico and Winners and HomeSense stores in Canada were affected, as was information dating back to 2003. The threat of hackers is so great that even the Department of Homeland Security conducted its own test cyberattack.
Re: What Are You Doing to Stop Security Saboteurs?
Posted by: tqk_02 2007-02-19 15:50:57 In reply to: Bill Abram
"Networks should be secured by passwords. Even better, they should be turned off while not in use."
You've got to be kidding. *That's* the best security advice you can offer? How about people should just not bother with the Internet or, better yet, just avoid computers altogether?
Yeesh. My mother knows better security than this (no offense meant Mom).
Constructively, how about suggesting they stay away from insecure software, learn to pick strong passwords, and take anything that looks too good to be true for what it is - too good to be true? As well, it's highly unlikely that your bank or credit card company will send you an email demanding you login to re-validate your acct. It's far more likely it's a "phisher" trying to dupe you into giving away your security information so they can clean out your acct.
You've got to be kidding. *That's* the best security advice you can offer? How about people should just not bother with the Internet or, better yet, just avoid computers altogether?
Yeesh. My mother knows better security than this (no offense meant Mom).
Constructively, how about suggesting they stay away from insecure software, learn to pick strong passwords, and take anything that looks too good to be true for what it is - too good to be true? As well, it's highly unlikely that your bank or credit card company will send you an email demanding you login to re-validate your acct. It's far more likely it's a "phisher" trying to dupe you into giving away your security information so they can clean out your acct.
