Google is certain that the latest hacking attempt comes from Jinan, China as a phishing scam to obtain gmail passwords. This type of attack happens all the time, but since senior level US government officials, military personnel and political activists were targeted the intent seems much more sinister.
The attacks were common phishing schemes that are not very sophisticated opening speculation that this was testing the water and that the information may be used for broader attacks.
If someone has your username and password, they can hijack your account. Not only will they have access to your email, but they can change account settings, forward email and send email as you.
Also, the more expensive models tend to offer more powerful interchangeable lenses, and additional higher end features such as auto-focusing, face detection, red-eye reduction and overall better image optimization technology.
It is best to select a camera with a strong optical zoom when making a serious purchasing decision. This is a popular and valuable feature that an amateur photographer can make use of to enlarge an image as it is being taken, without causing a decrease in picture quality. As you may be aware, optical zoom is the measure of magnification provided by the physical movement of the lens, similar to the zooming function found on a standard 35mm camera.
Next, use a two-step verification or authentication whenever possible. This is another way to prove it is you. Google uses a strategy where they will send a unique code to your phone that is required to sign in. The problem with this security measure is that it is not convenient as it takes another step and more time. Too often users choose convenience over security.
Lastly, megapixel ratings are a popular standard by which cameras are judged, but are not nearly as important as advertised. A professional photographer can find great benefit with a higher end 12-15 megapixel camera, but an amateur user can do quite well with an entry-level 5-6 megapixel model.
What this feature essentially determines is the eventual size that a photograph can be printed in sharp, photo quality. If an 8½ x 11 photograph is more than you will ever need from your camera, then a 5 megapixel camera will suit you just fine.
If you need additional advice or a second opinion, feel free to drop me a line.
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