Hacking begins at home
Steven Furnell · Computer Fraud & Security · 2004
Although the importance of secure computing is increasingly being recognized in the context of enterprise systems, currently little attention is focused on domestic users and the need to protect their systems. In the context of an increasingly Internet-dependent society, this could prove to be a problem. This paper builds on a theme that was identified in my previous article in Computer Fraud & Security, — namely that, even if we could successfully eradicate security vulnerabilities within company settings, it would effectively come to nothing if domestic systems became the targets instead1. The discussion further explores this issue, but broadens the scope to consider why insecure home PCs have the potential to amplify the problems facing enterprise systems.