Security
Millions of LinkedIn Passwords Reportedly Hacked and Leaked Online; Change Your Password
A user in a Russian forum is claiming to have hacked LinkedIn to the tune of almost 6.5 million account details. The user uploaded 6,458,020 encrypted passwords, but no usernames. It's not clear if they managed to download the usernames, but tech site that broke the story says it is likely that user names as well as passwords have been breached.
National Preparedness Report: Cyber Attacks Still Major Threat Against Unprepared States
While the nation has made strides in preparing for a wide range of potential disasters, state and local officials said they feel least prepared for an emerging threat: a cyber attack.
Apple App Store Asking For Additional Security Details
If your iPhone or iPad pops up a message requiring you to configure some security settings, don’t think it's a scam. Apple confirmed Monday to Macworld that such prompts from the App Store are indeed legitimate.
"There’s no way to force your iOS device to prompt you to add the additional security details," says PC World. "But it’s especially likely to appear if you’re downloading apps to a new iPad or iPhone, or purchasing multiple apps at once."
For Mac Users, Time For Attitudes To Change -- Hackers Can Break Into A Mac As Effectively As A Windows PC
While Mac users have always been able to boast that they sidestepped all the malware and viruses inflicted on PCs, the recent infection of 600,000 Macs is a watershed.
According to ReadWriteWeb, Mac users can expect more malware in the future because Apple's successs in recent years now makes Macs a bigger target.
RIAs Creating A Tech Stack Need A Long-Term IT Strategy
Financial advisors using Microsoft Exchange for email should consider other Microsoft products — such as Dynamics for CRM and SharePoint for file sharing. And if you are planning to switch from Microsoft to another small-business suite — Google Apps, for example — make the move in the context of your firm’s IT strategy. Those are the main conclusions from an interview with operations and compliance expert firm Chris Winn, founder of AdvisorAssist.
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