Yes, we hate it when the window pops up on our computer telling us that it is time to change our password.\u00a0 We have to pause to think of a new string of characters that complies with the password rules (use at least one capital letter, use a special character such as punctuation, etc\u2026).\u00a0 For several days, we may have difficulty remembering the new password.<\/p>\n
IT administrators across the country are now using the Houston Astros as a poster child for why this password security process is necessary.\u00a0 The Houston Astros’ General Manager, Jeff Luhnow, previously worked for the St. Louis Cardinals running scouting and player development.\u00a0 When the Astros suspected that the team\u2019s computer network had been hacked, the Astros notified the FBI.\u00a0 The FBI determined that the hacking emanated from the home of a Cardinals employee.<\/p>\n
According to a New York Times report, federal investigators believe that the Cardinals accessed the Astros\u2019 database by using passwords used to access the Cardinals\u2019 computer database during Mr. Luhnow\u2019s tenure with the Cardinals.\u00a0 In other words, Mr. Luhnow re-used the passwords from when he worked for the Cardinals.<\/p>\n
Oops.<\/p>\n
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