SO. Anthem was hacked last week. May have gotten access to birthdays, social security numbers, etc. Yet another data breach. We hear about them all the time, it seems. The technology seems to get better and better for hackers and the companies can't seem to keep up. Is that the problem? Companies really have no one to blame but themselves. They don't take simple security measures that would better insure them against hacks like this. Hackers don't need to be big badasses with a computer, nearly anyone can do it. Granted, it's a question of morals on the hacker's part at that point. But blaming the company doesn't do much for the consumer, does it? So what can companies do to to better secure themselves? What can the consumers do? Companies can follow a few simple things to best keep their information safe. Clean computers and servers internally often, keep up with software updates, make sure devices are clean, use firewalls and spam filters and perhaps have a special security team available to specialize in your company and your information. On the flip side, the information holds well with consumers too. With the additions of encrypt your passwords and change them often. Be SMART. Don't click on obviously scammy things. Don't keep financial information on your computer. Don't have your passwords saved by your browser. There are endless ways to stay up to date on protecting yourself. So whether it's the company's fault or your fault, doesn't matter. It's both party's priority to make sure information is kept safe.
For your enjoyment, I've included a video link with some tips to keep your information safe.
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