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File Sharing Software Causes Breach of 5,000 SSNs

The breach of security relating to more than 5,000 customers of ABN Amro Mortgage Group is worthy of specific note. Filesharing software such as BearShare enables users to exchange music, video, and other files directly over a peer-to-peer network without the need for an intermediate hub server. The threat to corporate information is substantial and can only be controlled by enacting strict policies against storing business data on non-work provided computers. The best a business can do is to enact appropriate policies, train employees regarding the threat.”]

Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/2136591/file-sharing-software-causes-breach-of-5-000-ssns.html

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