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Why contractors’ home networks are a security threat

Four in 10 of a 127 self-proclaimed hackers surveyed listed the login credentials of contractors as a major prize. Three in 10 valued the names and passwords of IT administrators. The informal poll, conducted by IT security vendor Thycotic, was meant to provide a sketch of hackers’ thinking and motivations. Security measures companies can take is to enforce strict time frames on access to systems, security expert says. An insecure home network could become a target for hackers, so questions that need to be asked is what kind of wireless router is being used.”]

Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/2465680/why-contractors-home-networks-are-a-security-threat.html

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