easysurfer
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Got an email a short time ago about a forum I'm on about a hack that happened back in June. Happy that I don't do the "reuse" method of same id/password across sites.
More about that mentioned hack:
More about that mentioned hack:
Mega hacks affecting tens of millions of people are now occurring with depressing regularity.
The latest hack is a breach of VerticalScope, which is responsible for more than 1,000 popular websites and forums, including AutoGuide.com, Motorcycle.com, and PBNation.com
VerticalScope hack steals info from 1,100 websites, forums - Business InsiderThe data taken apparently includes email addresses, encrypted passwords, usernames, and IP addresses. Hacks like these that expose people's passwords are dangerous because they can lead to further hacks and account takeovers elsewhere.
That is because the majority of people, despite what security experts advise, reuse passwords across multiple websites and platforms. This means that if one service is compromised, hackers can try to use the exposed login information on other platforms.