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Traditional methods including spear phishing and social engineering still account for more than a third of hacker attacks. A new study by Mandiant reports that many hacked European organisations are re–compromised within months of an initial attack, in a similar way to how burglars revisit homes and offices they’ve already …

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  1. Vimes

    Because hackers ALWAYS wear balaclavas. And use tablets wearing gloves...

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    1. Aodhhan
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      You're right! Don't forget the part where they're also in their underwear.

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    2. Prst. V.Jeltz Silver badge
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      Joke

      I think thats a rare "full body" balaclava

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    3. Don Dumb
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      Joke

      He just hasn't worked out how to switch off the camera or the fingerprint scanner.

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    4. Mark 85
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      Because hackers ALWAYS wear balaclavas. And use tablets wearing gloves...

      Next up.. laws about using a computer or tablet while wearing balaclavas and gloves. I just hope no legislator or one of their aides reads these comments....

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