Wednesday publication of a supposed cyber hit-list by ISIS has created considerable concern for those who names are included; yet there are clear signs that the list is more of a cut-and-paste job than as a result of a professional hack. Many of the email addresses have been culled from articles searchable on Google and what are supposed to be valid passwords for email accounts only run to three or four letters - when a minimum of eight letters is typically required. However, this is small consolation if your name is on the list.
Last week's publication of a supposed cyber hit-list by ISIS has created considerable concern for those who names are included; yet there are clear signs that the list is more of a cut-and-paste job than as a result of a professional hack. Many of the email addresses have been culled from articles searchable on Google and what are supposed to be valid passwords for email accounts only run to three or four letters - when a minimum of eight letters is typically required. However, this is small consolation if your name is on the list.