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

[Linda]

You do not need a link to tell you if you have been hacked.  Clicking on unknown links can be bad.  Just go directly to the Google site to change your passwords.

> On Sep 16, 2014, at 10:11 AM, Jessica D via nfbmi-talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone 
> 
>> On Sep 16, 2014, at 9:48 AM, joe harcz Comcast via nfbmi-talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 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>
>> To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> 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
>> 
>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> For anyone, including NFBMI, who uses gmail, this may be a concern.  Not
>>> sure of this, though.
>>> 
>>> Warmest Regards,
>>> 
>>> Fred
>>> 
>>> -----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
>>> Advertisements
>>> 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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