In 2007, a Hacker Broke into the Accounting Systems of a Large

question 91

Essay

In 2007, a hacker broke into the accounting systems of a large retail store, which lacked protection for its online data. The hackers accessed at least 45.7 million credit and debit cards. What technology risk did this event represent? What general strategies could retail stores use to lower the risk that a similar situation could happen again?

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Definitions:

Vermont

A state in the northeastern United States known for its natural landscapes and being the first to abolish adult slavery in its constitution.

Three-Fifths Compromise

A constitutional agreement that each slave would be counted as three-fifths of a person for the purposes of taxation and representation.

Constitution

is the supreme law of a country, outlining the framework for its governance and the rights and duties of its citizens.

Shays's Rebellion

An armed uprising in Western Massachusetts and Worcester in response to high debt and tax burdens in 1786 and 1787.