Hacking and Hollywood

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24392819

Jesse James is infamous for robbing stagecoaches, leading gangs and murder. He is a well known historical figure. If you asked someone who is Kevin Mitnick they would likely not know; surprising considering he was on the FBI most wanted list for computer crimes. Hollywood has glorified and vilified Jesse James, but the real Jesse James is more brutal and violent than the big screen counterfeit. Counterfeit hackers also feature in Hollywood. A nuclear holocaust won't be started by a teenager in his mothers basement, the ridiculousness of it is laughable, however the red herring is alarming. Hollywood has made a hackers a bad joke, the sad punchline is hackers are lethal. My experience shows the majority of professionals are clueless. Amusing as it is to hear about phishing victims in the office; sirens sound every time it happens. If the professionals are fooled so easily; the amateurs are fish in a barrel. Time to get educated. If you want to learn about Pearl Harbor; don’t watch the movie. If you want to protect yourself from hackers; start reading and stop laughing.