account name is restricted from logging in to the computer. It is actually an administrator account used by the software to do basic tasks (Smith). Through the administrator account access, the criminals were able to install a program called “BladeLogic” which mimicked another program developed by BMC. This process; replacing legitimate programs with those designed to spy, steal, or manipulate data, is called usurpation (Kroenke 312). The hackers exploited a vulnerability in Target’s system to
graduated from the University of Minnesota, he got a job working for a small printing company in Minneapolis, where he helped troubleshoot network issues. A couple years later, Mr. Johannessen got a job at BMC Software, which back then was called Bladelogic. BMC produces software and services that assist businesses in moving to digital operations. Mr. Johannessen first role at BMC was as a Sales Engineer. In that role, Mr. Johannessen was able to learn how to use effective communication skills because