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Current Filter: Security>>>>>News> British gas hack sparks warning Editorial Type: News Date: 11-2015 Views: 2217  Key Topics: Security Hack Attacks Passwords Email Hacking Breaches Phishing Key Companies: Fidelis British Gas Key Products: Key Industries: Education |   | ||
 | In the wake of the recent news that the email addresses and account passwords of 2,200 British Gas customers were hacked Justin Harvey, CSO of Fidelis, offered the following comment: "It's essential that British Gas investigates this breach thoroughly and does not rush the analysis. With its customers at risk and reputation at stake, it needs to determine how attackers have accessed these credentials. "With rumours of phishing attacks and the fact that the data breach could have stemmed from a third party, the cause of the breach may point to some best practice education that needs to be done or perhaps more rigorous checks for partner companies. Companies like British Gas can also implement unique ways to authenticate their customers, apart from simple passwords." | ||
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