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How Hackers Protect Themselves From Getting Hacked |
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Source: Huffington Post - Posted by Dave Wreski
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When Adrian Lamo goes online, he leaves nothing to chance.
To log in to personal accounts, he uses a digital password generator -- a plastic key chain-like device that displays a new string of digits every 60 seconds.
He adds an extra layer of security to some accounts by entering a special code that he receives via text message. And he uses browser extensions to avoid downloading malware by accidentally visiting dangerous Web sites.
Some techniques “may seem like a ‘Mission Impossible’ level of security to the average user," Lamo said. But the average user could learn a thing or two from hackers like Lamo, who are not only skilled at breaking into others' PCs, but have devised sophisticated -- in some cases, extreme -- methods for protecting their own.
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