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The Steps The Target Hackers Took | And How You Can Use This Knowledge to Prevent Further Attack

IBM Security Services reports that there were 1.5 million cyber attacks in the US in 2013. The greatest security risk to companies is, currently, data breach, and one successful attempt was the attack on the retailer Target. Thor Olavsrud of IT World reported on an investigation by the leading research company Aorato on the hacking incident that afflicted the retailer Target. The incident led to the theft of personal identifiable information (PII) and seized credit and debit card data from the point of sale system. The US Department of Homeland Security and the US Secret Service have reported that the hackers currently have possession of widespread data that they continue to sell. The hackers obtained the PII of 70 million customers by first penetrating Target’s system using stolen data from the HVAC vendor. An email phishing technique obtained data and provided access to Target’s web services. Vulnerabilities that existed within Target’s web applications allowed the hackers to upload a PHP file and execute commands. The attackers made little attempt to disguise their files. Their intent was to sell credit cards on the black market, and the window of opportunity was small before the attackers would be discovered by credit card companies. The attackers located the servers that hosted credit card information. Using IP addresses, Domain Admin privileges, and the creation of a new Domain Admin account attackers obtained password control. The attackers bypassed firewalls and performed processes remotely on targeted servers. Aorato’s lead researcher, Be’ery, stated that monitoring user lists and access patterns is a simple step that can alert companies of hacking activity. The payment card industry compliance... read more

Give Your Employees a Break and Watch Productivity Climb

A recent study by Staples examined the break habits of over 200 employees in the US and Canada. The study revealed that a sense of guilt is the primary reason employees do not take breaks. Although over 80 percent of employees believe that a break would make them more productive, only 14 percent reported using a breakroom for brief periods of respite. The study revealed that over 60 percent of workers spend more than eight hours in the workplace, and excessive stress continues to be a major concern. Over 40 percent of employees are exhausted from long workdays, but a majority consider that regular breaks would improve personal wellbeing. Here are some ways to encourage employees to take more breaks. Over 50 percent of survey respondents want snacks, but an overwhelming majority would prefer healthy snacks such as nuts or fruit as opposed to chips and candy. The study showed that 30 percent of employees work at companies who do not provide coffee, but over 40 percent of employees take over 40 minutes to leave the office for coffee. Provide healthy snacks and beverages in an allocated room where staff can unwind and interact with colleagues. Fifty percent of respondents reported that they do not have an allocated break room with comfortable furniture. Providing staff with an opportunity to socialize with colleagues in a comfortable environment can improve relationships and reduce stress. Professor Trougakos, an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Toronto, told Phyllis Korkki of the New York Times that, to unwind, staff must detach from work and technology. Enforce a no technology rule in the... read more

Getting Accounting and CRM Systems to Operate Together

IT consultants, such as Acuity Business Solutions, often recommend integrating sales and marketing systems with accounting systems. The two functions are often separated because of limitations inn system functions and fears concerning data sharing and security breaches. Acuity argues that enterprise resource planning, or integrated systems, are now more sophisticated and offer improved client communication and accurate financial forecasting. David Taber of IT World, however, highlights the potential problems in an integrated customer relationship management (CRM) and accounting system. These problems reflect the different goals of the system users, and the fact that CRM systems and accounting systems serve different purposes that often conflict with each other. CRM, done right, is a strategic tool that uses proprietary customer data to understand the market and identify opportunities. CRM is not simply a reporting database. According to Taber, accounting systems use high-quality data that provide accurate financials. However, CRM system data can be less reliable and often contain blank fields or flawed entries from staff frustrated by the volume of inputs required. Accounting professionals tend to be detail-oriented and pride themselves on accuracy. Data entry staff are less concerned with precision. Sales and marketing managers value nuance over decimals. These conflicting work goals complicate business processes and interpersonal relationships. Accounting staff are frustrated by the data provided by sales and marketing. Sales and marketing resist the details required for the accounting teams and demand simpler, faster systems. Systems that try to integrate more complex issues such as configure-price-quote (CPQ), order management, commissions and incentives, referral fees, expense claims, and credit card disputes can cause even more data confusion and conflict. Taber... read more