How hackers broke into John Podesta, DNC Gmail accounts

Michael Trotter-Lawson
Oct 25, 2016
1 min read

The explanation of the compromises is fairly straightforward and in no way unexpected. The advice at the end of the article is just as straightforward and very sound. Two-factor authentication and end user awareness and education can resolve many of these problems.

https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/10/25/how-hackers-broke-into-john-podesta-dnc-gmail-accounts/

#email #hacking #Google #DNC #twofactorauthentication

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