Hey Pinsiders - I come from a cyber security background and this topic is a computer hacker’s dream. Think about it. “What is your favorite movie?” is a common security question that many of you have answered in the past. Don’t make it easy for the bad guys.

I wouldn’t be so sure. I know it sounds bad but look at everybody that has commented so far. Everyone has listed their home state or country. Some people use part of their real name as their user name and others use their birth year or both. These are huge mistakes. All this info is being given way for free. Forums like these are being used by the bad guys all the time. And for the record, favorite movie is one of the most popular security questions to answer when given a list to chose from. The other one is favorite team. If I already know you live in Minnesota there is a strong possibility your favorite team is the Vikings. So now the bad guy has 2 possible security question answers. If I know your name and you are litsted I can find your address. It is pretty easy to do. Now I just have to call the big banks. Odds are everybody uses a major bank. You just keep going down the list until you get the correct one. This recently happened to me. The only thing that saved me was the attacker didn’t have my correct security questions. I’m not try to bring anybody down. I just want you to be aware of what is happening in today’s world. It is sad but very true.

I’m glad you didn’t take a hit but your bank or bank’s insurance company did and the costs are paid by the customers in the end. So it does matter.

Just be careful is all I am saying. Cyber Security is a big part of my real job. This pinball thing is just a hobby gone wrong.