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Users of dating website eHarmony told their passwords have been stolen
Over a million users of an online dating website are told that their password has been compromised by hackers.
Millions of LinkedIn passwords reportedly leaked - take action NOW
Although not yet confirmed by the business-networking website, it is being widely speculated that over six million passwords belonging to LinkedIn users have been compromised.
How long would it take to crack your password?
Password policies are the enemy of security, the developer of a password analyzing tool concludes, while a vendor pushes it further to decree that password security is, basically, toast.
Security tip: When being interviewed on TV, make sure passwords aren't written behind you
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Apple update to OS X Lion exposes encryption passwords
Apple has exposed the encryption passwords of FileVault users in the most recent update to OS X Lion. Users are advised to use full disk encryption and change passwords that may have been recorded insecurely.
Microsoft rushes out fix after hackers reset passwords to hack Hotmail accounts
Microsoft says it has fixed a serious vulnerability in Hotmail, that was allowing hackers to reset account passwords, locking out the account's real owner and giving attackers access to users' inboxes.
Apple ratchets up security on App Store and iTunes
Apple is prompting some of its iTunes/App Store/iOS customers to set up three new security questions and an alternate email, in an attempt to smother a growing wave of phishing and fraud.
Bishop claims the Bible can help with password security
A British Bishop claims that the Bible can provide invaluable support.. for those who want to use a better password online.
Make it illegal for employers to ask for Facebook passwords, say 91% in poll
The debate heats up: Facebook tells employers to back off from demanding Facebook credentials, while two US senators have asked the Attorney General whether this practice violates federal law.
Hand over your Facebook username and password if you want a job
What would you do at a job interview if the interviewer requested your Facebook username and password?
Sophos Techknow - Busting Password Myths
Unlike the Chet Chat, where we cover a range of recent news items without much depth, in the Techknow programme we pick one topic and consider it in more detail.
So if you're one of the regular Chet Chat listeners who's been asking for this sort of podcast: here you are!
YouPorn passwords available for download, thousands of users exposed
Want a free password for one of the world's most popular adult websites?
YouPorn, one of the world's most popular porn video websites appears to have been caught with its pants down.
DreamHost warns customers of possible password breach
A database server at DreamHost is illegally accessed by a hacker, and the passwords of some customers may have been compromised.
Could Apple power cables help you remember your passwords?
A new patent from Apple shows how a power cable could help users access their computing devices when they forget their passwords - and perhaps improve security.
Divorcing couple must swap Facebook and dating site passwords
The courts have no problem separating individuals from their supposed privacy and confidentiality, regardless of what Twitter, Facebook et al. might state in their terms of service.
600,000+ compromised account logins every day on Facebook, official figures reveal
Every 140 milliseconds, an account is compromised on Facebook.
The social networking giant announces new security features, and talks about its fight against cybercrime.
Top journalists' email passwords made public, as scandal impacts over 200,000
A security scandal is making news headlines in Sweden as claims are made that newspaper journalists and politicians were spied upon, hundreds of thousands of users have their details exposed, and a major blogging portal shuts its doors.
Google publishes web safety advice for 'Good to Know' campaign
Google has launched a campaign promoting online safety, in association with the UK's Citizen's Advice Bureau.
But will it result in more people taking care about their online security?
Sony suffers another security scare - 93,000 user accounts broken into
Hackers successfully broke into 93,000 accounts at Sony over the last few days, once again impacting users of the Sony Entertainment Network, PlayStation Network (PSN) and Sony Online Entertainment services.
Nimda, Lion hole, scam bust, dot CZ dot CC and RIP Steve - 60 Sec Security
Enjoy the latest security news in brief by watching 60 Second Security!
This episode: learning from the 10-year-old Nimda virus, finding a password hole in Lion, taking down support scammers and the dot CZ dot CC domain, and farewelling Steve Jobs.
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