Normally, when we think about hacking a computer (and not tearing down a concrete wall, mind you), it would more often than not evoke an image of a person wearing a pair of glasses, is capable of typing at insane speeds, as well as boast a level of genius intellect that borders on the disturbing even among the very elect. According to the hackers who illegally obtained millions of depositors’ contact info from JPMorgan Chase, they were pretty much left alone to their devices since there was no need at that point in time to guard one’s online security, and neither were the hackers required to load up sophisticated malware that actually hit the Sony Pictures’ computers recently.
The reason why people’s information from JPMorgan Chase were stolen is because the bank did not upgrade one of its servers that will boast of two-factor authentication. Since there is a lack of two-factor, hackers were able to gain access to sensitive info via a simple log in with the relevant credentials. Just how safe do you think your data is? We do hear word from those who are still with the company, that approximately $250 million has been set aside from its “war chest” in order to ensure that all of its networks are basically secure.
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