PEOPLE ARE GULLIBLE: Two deeply researched reports being released this week underscore the less-heralded truth: the vast majority of hacking attacks are successful because employees click on links in tainted e-mails, companies fail to apply available patches to known software flaws, or technicians do not configure systems properly.
When a cybersecurity breach hits the news, those most closely involved often have incentive to play up the sophistication of the attack.
If hackers are portrayed as well-funded geniuses, victims look less vulnerable, security firms can flog their products and services, and government officials can push for tougher regulation or seek more money for cyberdefences.
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