The Security Mentor

If you read much security literature you quickly get tired of hearing "security is a people problem, not a technology problem".

It's true, though. Another security blog reported an ugly security breach with no computers involved. Did you ever wonder what happens to the records of your old prescriptions, including the embarrassing ones? If you bought drugs at the Walgreen's in Creve Coeur, Missouri, your records were in an unlocked filing cabinet under the paper towels in the women's restroom. Read this article for more details.

A lot of "computer breakins" happen when a company is equally careless with a computer system.

Maybe it's time to call up one of the businesses that stores your personal information and politely ask how they protect it. Don't expect a business to care about your privacy before you show them that you care.