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Re:Cyberattacks in 12 Nations Said to Use Leaked N.S.A. Hack... by interfixus on Saturday May 13, 2017 @01:42AM (#14329692)
Oh you think it's ridiculous we use i.e. 7 in compatibility mode?

It's certainly ridiculous if you don't keep it utterly sandboxed and limited to only required use.

Also ridiculous is anyone falling for - or being allowed to fall for - a mail based phishing attack anywhere in the organisation.

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Re:Cyberattacks in 12 Nations Said to Use Leaked N.S.A. Hack... by Griffinsauce on Saturday May 13, 2017 @05:01AM (#14330073)
Oh come on. They are doctors and nurses, not programmers.
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Re:Cyberattacks in 12 Nations Said to Use Leaked N.S.A. Hack... by LoonyBalloony on Sunday May 14, 2017 @10:39AM (#14335811)
But isn't it part of their job to care for their equipment?

This is a failure of management to properly train their employees.

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Re:Cyberattacks in 12 Nations Said to Use Leaked N.S.A. Hack... by interfixus on Saturday May 13, 2017 @05:16AM (#14330100)
Anyone disregarding common sense security advice anywhere in any organisation should leave the premises under escort within ten minutes. Would have upped standards everywhere years ago if implemented.
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