[nfbmi-talk] FW: [IDevices] 5 Million Gmail Passwords Leaked InLatest Hack, Check If Yours Was Compromised

[Jessica D]

I just went to the website listed in the article. It's in a different language, so I couldn't understand it. Is there an English version? That's what I need.

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> On Sep 16, 2014, at 9:48 AM, joe harcz Comcast via nfbmi-talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi Fred,
> 
> There was a naughty word in this article, though I personally didn't find it offensive.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fred Wurtzel via nfbmi-talk" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
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> Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 10:58 PM
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] FW: [IDevices] 5 Million Gmail Passwords Leaked InLatest Hack, Check If Yours Was Compromised
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> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> For anyone, including NFBMI, who uses gmail, this may be a concern.  Not
>> sure of this, though.
>> 
>> Warmest Regards,
>> 
>> Fred
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: IDevices [mailto:idevices-bounces at gatewayfortheblind.com] On Behalf Of
>> Kliphton via IDevices
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 10:12 PM
>> To: IDevices at GatewayForTheBlind.Com
>> Subject: [IDevices] 5 Million Gmail Passwords Leaked In Latest Hack, Check
>> If Yours Was Compromised
>> 
>> By Ben Reid | September 11th, 2014
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>> Despite the stringent measures being put in place by software makers far and
>> wide, large-scale security breaches remain a black cloud over modern
>> technology, and today, a Russian Bitcoin site has leaked a total of 5
>> million Gmail addresses and passwords. Initially, it was suspected that the
>> leaks were of passwords specific to the Gmail account in question, although
>> now, it seems that the credentials have been snatched from external websites
>> of users who signed up using a Google email.
>> Precisely how this sizeable inventory of emails and passwords has been
>> captured is, at this point in time, anybody's guess, although according to
>> information that has come to light via Reddit, it's unlikely that Google is
>> at fault here. It is being claimed that up to 60 percent of the leaked
>> emails and passwords are still valid, and may have been collected over a
>> number of years, but if you're a Gmail user - particularly one who uses the
>> same password when signing up to certain sites and services - then you
>> should immediately go ahead and check if you've been caught up in this
>> latest shitstorm.
>> 
>> If you're worried that your details may currently be out in the open, point
>> your browser over to isleaked.com and enter your email. From there, you'll
>> quickly be able to discover if your account is in immediate danger. The site
>> is a little hit-and-miss at present due to high traffic, but if you
>> persevere with it and try reloading every couple of minutes, you'll get
>> lucky eventually.
>> If you do find that your details are out in the open, then your next port of
>> call will be to change your password immediately. Given that your password
>> is out in the public domain, you'll certainly want to opt for something
>> completely different to what you had before, and also, ensure that it is as
>> strong as it can be. Oh, and be sure to use two-factor authentication
>> wherever possible.
>> 
>> With so many security scandals and breaches of late, one has to wonder
>> whether anywhere is safe from the clutches of unsuspected individuals. As
>> demonstrated a couple of weeks back with the leaks of ill-obtained celebrity
>> photos, nobody can afford to be complacent and not treat online security
>> with the respect and concern it so desperately warrants.
>> We'll keep you updated on any further developments relating to this Gmail
>> leak en masse, so stay tuned!
>> (Source: Reddit) (via: TheDailyDot)
>> 
>> 
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