183M email passwords exposed in data leak — including millions of Gmail accounts — here’s how to check if yours is safe

A massive leak has exposed more than 183 million email passwords, including tens of millions linked to Gmail accounts, in ...
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How to Prevent Bank Account Hacking | Overview & Prevention

Preventing bank account hacking requires a combination of vigilant practices and utilization of bank-provided security measures. Always use strong, unique passwords ...
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Here’s how long it takes a hacker to figure out your passwords — and the safest to use

Having to come up with a password that matches the symbol requirements for every site can be a hassle, but there’s good reason for it. Of course, the more your ...
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183 Million Gmail Account Passwords Leaked: Are You On The List? Here's How To Stay Safe

A major Gmail hack has leaked millions of accounts worldwide. From stolen passwords to safety steps. Here’s everything you ...
Time

LulzSec Hack Exposes 62,000+ Passwords: How to See If Yours Is Out There

And the lulz just keep on coming, with yet another security breach claimed by LulzSec. I’ve now stopped putting “LulzSec” in quotes (EXCEPT FOR RIGHT THERE!). You can see all our previous LulzSec ...
Bleeping Computer

Solving the painful password problem with better policies

The password problem — weak, reused credentials that are easy to compromise yet hard to remember and manage — plagues users and organizations. But despite technological advances, passwords still guard ...
Reuters

Study: Hacking Passwords Easy As 123456

If you are using "123456" as your password it is past time to stop. Same if you are using the always popular "Password" to protect your account. Those easy-to-hack passwords were the top and fourth ...