For North Korea's Cyber Army, Long-Term Target May Be Telecoms, Utility Grids

[Ron Burgundy]

By Ju-min Park and Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - The hacking attack on Sony Pictures may have been a practice run for North Korea's elite cyber-army in a long-term goal of being able to cripple telecoms and energy grids in rival nations, defectors from the isolated state said. Non-conventional capabilities like cyber-warfare and nuclear technology are the weapons of choice for the impoverished North to match its main enemies, they said. ...

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[KiLLeR SeNSaTioN™]

not good.

 

I would strongly recommend that everyone do due diligence on things like online account passwords, home computer access to the internet, virus protection, NEVER CLICK ON A LINK thats in an email sent to you, etc.

 

HOpefully they don't get into something important like the financial or electric grid.

[Shaman]

not good.

 

I would strongly recommend that everyone do due diligence on things like online account passwords, home computer access to the internet, virus protection, NEVER CLICK ON A LINK thats in an email sent to you, etc.

 

HOpefully they don't get into something important like the financial or electric grid.

 

Expanding on the Password thing.

 

What I suggest doing is using Random.org to generate 10 random strings (they have a password generator) that is minimum 6 Characters in length. Then picking one from that list and using it (Write it down!) and then if you need more generating another random set. Also (Especially with accounts that contain sensitive information) keep the password saved. Always either have it memorized or written in a place you know is safe.

 

Not to mention having a Firewall active and as Killer stated Antivirus that is kept up to date.

 

Note: Most of the people here will know this stuff or should. More suggestions for people who are just getting into computers and whatnot.