Anonymous hack exposed CEO Aaron Barr and COO Ted Vera among those exposed. Hackers exploited software vulnerabilities, poor passwords and even some tried-and-trusted social engineering. It was trivial for the hackers to steal the entire companys email and deface its website. HBGary withdrew from the RSA Conference taking place in San Francisco this week, and replaced their booth with a sign: ‘I’m sorry, I’ve been hacked. I’m embarrassed. Don’t use easy-to-crack passwords. If you do, you’re asking for trouble'”]
Source: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/02/16/lessons-to-learn-from-the-hbgary-federal-hack/