A security breach of someone’s email account takes sophisticated software, powerful hardware and team of hackers, right?
Actually no, just offer them chocolate.
Recent research has shown that almost 50% of strangers will reveal their passwords if given a chocolate treat.
30% of people asked gave their passwords without any chocolate! lets hope they’re not running your IT system!
The survey was designed to look at the extent people felt obligated by the kindness of others. Being given Chocolate was seen as a major kindness.
However it does also show that the weak link in IT security is almost always human stupidity.
Beware of people proffering a Mars Bar!
