It took all of three minutes for the hacker to break into the small accounting firm's computer system. The virtual open window into the system turned out to be a computer equipped with outdated software. . It provided access to the office network and the hacker was able to get files that included private financial information. "That was a shock," said Lynne Leavitt, a partner at the four-person Los Angeles firm, Brakensiek Leavitt Pleger. "I thought we had good security. I thought we were safe." The link for this article located at Los Angeles Tims is no longer available. . A local law office experienced a security incident because of neglected updates, underscoring the dangers faced by organizations.. Accounting Firm Security, Software Threats, Cyber Attack Risks, Data Exposure Events. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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