Archive for the ‘identity theft’ Category
What’s in your Wallet?
Friday, March 13, 2009 7:00 CommentsOne of my worst flaws is organization, especially when it comes to my wallet.
Yesterday, when I went to put another receipt away and couldn’t snap it shut, I was reminded of George’s wallet from Seinfeld.
George: “Important things go in a case. You got a skull for your brain, a plastic sleeve for your comb, and [...]
Twitter Hijacked Due to a Weak Password – Are Your Passwords Strong Enough?
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 1:23 CommentsIf you follow tech news, you may have noticed some strange celebrity Twitter updates last week (these are actual screenshots):
(pictures from Wired and ValleyWag)
The reason? One of the Twitter admins chose a weak password. As a result, a hacker was able to break into her account, granting him access to everyone’s account. Then, hilarity ensued.
What’s a weak password? Great question, [...]

















