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Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago

Two Vegas casinos fell victim to cyberattacks, shattering the image of impenetrable casino security

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Two Vegas casinos fell victim to cyberattacks, shattering the image of impenetrable casino security

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Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago
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The cybersecurity system break-ins this month of casino giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment shatter a public perception that casino security requires an “Oceans 11”-level effort to defeat it.
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    Meanwhile, small regional banks have their entire database in a single FoxPro file with the password on a post-it on the monitor

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      I have had national banks tell me I can’t use a space in my password.

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        What’s worse is when they call you on the phone to tell you.

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        Except for the specific one I was referencing.

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