[TriLUG] weak email passwords...
Scott Chilcote via TriLUG
trilug at trilug.org
Mon Jul 3 09:42:39 EDT 2017
On 07/03/2017 08:32 AM, mr-trilug via TriLUG wrote:
> Do weak email account passwords provide a good entry point for hackers
> trying to gain access to more important parts of a system?
>
The most commonly discussed scenario given in security training
regarding a hacked email account is that it provides broad opportunity
to those pursuing spear fishing, corporate spying, and identity theft.
Gaining access to even a low level employee's email substantially
increases the likelihood of getting further in.
Scott C.
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Scott Chilcote
scottchilcote at ncrrbiz.com
Cary, NC USA
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