In today environment, data
breaches are very common. The latest breach affects 2 million Facebook,
Gmail, and Twitter passwords. The hackers installed key logging software maliciously on computer around the world. The software virus captures log in password and sends data to remote servers. Trustwave researchers discover the servers on 11/24/13 in the
Netherlands. The server contained passwords for 93, 0000 accounts on various web sites:
Facebook, Gmail, Yahoo, Twitter, ADP, Linkedin and more.
According to ADP, Facebook, users have been notified and passwords reset.
To cover their tracks, hackers used a Proxy server to route
compromised information.
It is recommended that you
change your passwords on a regular basis. Users should change passwords at
least 3 times per year,
The affected sites L( Facebook, Gmail, Yahoo,
Twitter, ADP, Linkedin)
Review the following:
1. Two set password verification should be set up
on all web sites especially financial.
2. Password rotation system should be developed
Once hacker has users ID
and password, the first thing they do is access your email. The may send out
spam or viruses. They are really looking for your bank account information. They
will try the obtained user ID and password to access your account. It is very
important to have different password for key accounts.
Improved computer forensics should help detect and prevent these type of security breaches in the future. More information to follow on protecting your on line account to follow!
