Yahoo Passwords Hacked

[longknife]

Don;t have any details but CNN reported a massive hack on Yahoo that got thousands of passwords. They say Yahoo is asking all its mail users to change their passwords.

I don't use Yahoo but plan on changing my passwords on every site I access that calls for one.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

And to think....their security is probably 100 times better than health.gov

 

[Moonglow]

I had my account closed by Yahoo but was able to reopen it.

 

[Ringel05]

And to think....their security is probably 100 times better than health.gov

It was a third party password storage site.

 

[Mr. H.]

I only use Yahoo for my bullshit accounts. Like USMB


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[waltky]

Granny wonderin' if dem hackers got her secret password?...

Attack on Yahoo hit 500 million users
Thu, 22 Sep 2016 - Yahoo says hackers stole information from about 500 million users in 2014 in what appears to be the largest publicly disclosed cyber-breach in history.

The breach included swathes of personal information including names and emails as well as “unencrypted security questions and answers”. It did not include any credit card data, the site said, adding it believed the attack was state-sponsored. In July, Yahoo was sold to US telecoms giant Verizon for $4.8bn (£3.7bn). The FBI has confirmed it is investigating the attack.

Password change urged

News of a possible major attack on the technology firm emerged in August when a hacker known as "Peace" was apparently attempting to sell information on 200 million Yahoo accounts. Yahoo on Thursday confirmed the breach was far bigger than first thought. The data taken includes names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and encrypted passwords. Yahoo recommended all users should change their passwords if they had not done so since 2014.[ Verizon told the BBC it had learned of the hack "within the last two days" and said it had "limited information".

The company added: "We will evaluate as the investigation continues through the lens of overall Verizon interests, including consumers, customers, shareholders and related communities. "Until then, we are not in position to further comment." Yahoo said in a statement: "Online intrusions and thefts by state-sponsored actors have become increasingly common across the technology industry." Reuters reported three unnamed US intelligence officials as saying they believed the attack was state-sponsored because it was similar to previous hacks linked to Russian intelligence agencies.

Nikki Parker, vice-president at security company Covata, said: "Yahoo is likely to come under intense scrutiny from regulators, the media and public and rightly so. Corporations can't shy away from data breaches and they must hold their hands up and show that they are committed to resolving the problem." She added: "Let's hope the ink is dry on the contract with Verizon." Questions are being asked about the length of time it took Yahoo to fully acknowledge the breach. "It is really worrying that a breach from 2014 can have gone undetected for so long," said Prof Alan Woodward from the University of Surrey. "It is also surprising the public statement took so long to appear.

Top 10 previous breaches

 

[Kat]

Here is the article from cnet.

I didn't know Verizon was buying Yahoo. Heh.

Yahoo hit in worst hack ever, 500 million accounts swiped

The internet company, being bought by Verizon, says a state-sponsored actor stole email addresses, passwords and birth dates. Change your passwords. Now.

 

[Moonglow]

Don;t have any details but CNN reported a massive hack on Yahoo that got thousands of passwords. They say Yahoo is asking all its mail users to change their passwords.

I don't use Yahoo but plan on changing my passwords on every site I access that calls for one.

That was like 2 years ago, Dude...

 

[Kat]

Don;t have any details but CNN reported a massive hack on Yahoo that got thousands of passwords. They say Yahoo is asking all its mail users to change their passwords.

I don't use Yahoo but plan on changing my passwords on every site I access that calls for one.

That was like 2 years ago, Dude...

The link I just posted was from today. So it is now.

 

[Moonglow]

Don;t have any details but CNN reported a massive hack on Yahoo that got thousands of passwords. They say Yahoo is asking all its mail users to change their passwords.

I don't use Yahoo but plan on changing my passwords on every site I access that calls for one.

That was like 2 years ago, Dude...

The link I just posted was from today. So it is now.

Will they get my password for Cross-dresser dot com?

 

[Kat]

Don;t have any details but CNN reported a massive hack on Yahoo that got thousands of passwords. They say Yahoo is asking all its mail users to change their passwords.

I don't use Yahoo but plan on changing my passwords on every site I access that calls for one.

That was like 2 years ago, Dude...

The link I just posted was from today. So it is now.

Will they get my password for Cross-dresser dot com?

LOL They just might! Oh, remember too, that a lot of people play Yahoo Fantasy Football.

 

[Moonglow]

Don;t have any details but CNN reported a massive hack on Yahoo that got thousands of passwords. They say Yahoo is asking all its mail users to change their passwords.

I don't use Yahoo but plan on changing my passwords on every site I access that calls for one.

That was like 2 years ago, Dude...

The link I just posted was from today. So it is now.

Will they get my password for Cross-dresser dot com?

LOL They just might! Oh, remember too, that a lot of people play Yahoo Fantasy Football.

I am sure it's loads of fun.....Like picking a scab....

 

[Kat]

Don;t have any details but CNN reported a massive hack on Yahoo that got thousands of passwords. They say Yahoo is asking all its mail users to change their passwords.

I don't use Yahoo but plan on changing my passwords on every site I access that calls for one.

That was like 2 years ago, Dude...

The link I just posted was from today. So it is now.

Will they get my password for Cross-dresser dot com?

LOL They just might! Oh, remember too, that a lot of people play Yahoo Fantasy Football.

I am sure it's loads of fun.....Like picking a scab....

Oh quit being nasty. Sheesh

 

[Ringel05]

Don;t have any details but CNN reported a massive hack on Yahoo that got thousands of passwords. They say Yahoo is asking all its mail users to change their passwords.

I don't use Yahoo but plan on changing my passwords on every site I access that calls for one.

That was like 2 years ago, Dude...

Supposedly they were just hacked, it was on the news yesterday.

 

[Stasha_Sz]

I use Yahoo for general e-mail services. Though the hack occurred in 2014, it looks like they just now spotted it. This is one of the "help" messages that appear when one attempts to log in:

Account Security Issue FAQs
We have confirmed, based on a recent investigation, that a copy of certain user account information was stolen from our network in late 2014 by what we believe is a state-sponsored actor. The account information may have included names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, hashed passwords (the vast majority with bcrypt) and, in some cases, encrypted or unencrypted security questions and answers. The ongoing investigation suggests that stolen information did not include unprotected passwords, payment card data, or bank account information; payment card data and bank account information are not stored in the system that the investigation has found to be affected.
Below are FAQs containing details about this issue and steps that users can take to help protect their accounts.
What happened?
A recent investigation by Yahoo has confirmed that a copy of certain user account information was stolen from our network in late 2014 by what we believe is a state-sponsored actor. We are working closely with law enforcement authorities and notifying potentially affected users of ways they can further secure their accounts.
Was my account affected?
We are notifying potentially affected users by email and posting additional information to our website. Additionally, we are asking potentially affected users to promptly change their passwords and adopt alternate means of account verification.
Is the state-sponsored actor still in Yahoo’s network?
The ongoing investigation has found no evidence that the state-sponsored actor is currently in Yahoo’s network.
What information was stolen?
The stolen user account information may have included names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, hashed passwords (the vast majority with bcrypt) and, in some cases, encrypted or unencrypted security questions and answers. The ongoing investigation suggests that stolen information did not include unprotected passwords, payment card data, or bank account information; payment card data and bank account information are not stored in the system that the investigation has found to be affected.
What is a "hashed password"?
Hashing is a one-way mathematical function that converts an original string of data into a seemingly random string of characters. As such, passwords that have been hashed can’t be converted into the original plain text password.
What is "bcrypt"?
Bcrypt is a password hashing mechanism that incorporates security features, including salting and multiple rounds of computation, to provide advanced protection against password cracking.
I think I received an email about this issue. How do I know that it is really from Yahoo?
Click here to view the content of our notice to affected users. Please note that the email from Yahoo about this issue will display the Yahoo

icon when viewed through the Yahoo website or Yahoo Mail app. Importantly, the email does not ask you to click on any links or contain attachments and does not request your personal information. If the email you received about this issue prompts you to click on a link, download an attachment, or asks you for information, the email was not sent by Yahoo and may be an attempt to steal your personal information. Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from such suspicious emails.
What is Yahoo doing to protect my account?
We have taken action to protect our users, including:

• We are notifying affected users.
• We are asking affected users to promptly change their passwords and adopt alternate means of account verification.
• We invalidated unencrypted security questions and answers so that they cannot be used to access an account.
• We are recommending that all users who haven't changed their passwords since 2014 do so.
• We continue to enhance our systems that detect and prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.
• Our investigation into this matter continues.

How do I change my password or disable security questions and answers?
You can change your Yahoo password or security questions and answers by clicking here.
Is there anything I can do to protect myself?
We encourage all of our users to follow these security recommendations:

• Change your password and security questions and answers for any other accounts on which you use the same or similar credentials as the ones used for your Yahoo Account.
• Review your accounts for suspicious activity.
• Be cautious of any unsolicited communications that ask for your personal information or refer you to a web page asking for personal information.
• Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from suspicious emails.

Additionally, please consider using Yahoo’s Account Key, a simple authentication tool that eliminates the need to use a password altogether.
What additional steps can I take to protect my information?
Although the affected account information did not include unprotected passwords, email content, payment card data, or bank account information, we encourage you to remain vigilant by reviewing your account statements and monitoring your credit reports. Below is contact information for the three consumer reporting agencies from which you can obtain a credit report.
Equifax Equifax Credit Information Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 740241
Atlanta, GA 30374 1-800-525-6285 www.equifax.com
Experian Experian Inc.
P.O. Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013 1-888-397-3742 www.experian.com
TransUnion TransUnion LLC
P.O. Box 2000
Chester, PA 19022-2000 1-800-680-7289 www.transunion.com
You also may wish to place a “security freeze” (also known as a “credit freeze”) on your credit file. A security freeze is designed to prevent potential creditors from accessing your credit file at the consumer reporting agencies without your consent. There may be fees for placing, lifting, and/or removing a security freeze, which generally range from $5-$20 per action. Unlike a fraud alert, you must place a security freeze on your credit file at each consumer reporting agency individually. For more information on security freezes, you may contact the three nationwide consumer reporting agencies or the FTC as described above. As the instructions for establishing a security freeze differ from state to state, please contact the three nationwide consumer reporting agencies to find out more information.
The consumer reporting agencies may require proper identification prior to honoring your request. For example, you may be asked to provide:

• Your full name with middle initial and generation (such as Jr., Sr., II, III)
• Your Social Security number
• Your date of birth
• Addresses where you have lived over the past five years
• A legible copy of a government-issued identification card (such as a state driver’s license or military ID card)
• Proof of your current residential address (such as a current utility bill or account statement)

You have the right to obtain a police report and request a security freeze as described above. The consumer reporting agencies may charge you a fee of up to $10 to place a security freeze on your account, and may require that you provide certain personal information (such as your name, Social Security number, date of birth, and address) and proper identification (such as a copy of a government-issued ID card and a bill or statement) prior to honoring your request for a security freeze. There is no charge, however, to place, lift or remove a security freeze if you have been a victim of identity theft and you provide the consumer reporting agencies with a valid police report.
For U.S. residents, you can contact the FTC to learn more about protecting your personal information. The contact information for the FTC is below:
Federal Trade Commission
Consumer Response Center
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20580
1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338)
www.ftc.gov/idtheft/
For Rhode Island residents, you may obtain information about protecting your personal information from the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General at:
Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General
Consumer Protection Unit
150 South Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401)-274-4400
Are Tumblr accounts affected?
No. The systems from which the data was stolen contained no Tumblr user data at the time of the theft.
How can I get help with my account?

(sorry about the expanded links, the C&P function did this)

 

[Bleipriester]

All-Clear

You don´t need to worry who gets his filthy paws on your e-mails anymore. You already know it: Your fucking regime does!
As lawful company Yahoo did not spare a single e-mail and scanned all of them for the NSA and the FBI.

Exclusive: Yahoo secretly scanned customer emails for U.S. intelligence - sources

 

[Ringel05]

All-Clear

You don´t need to worry who gets his filthy paws on your e-mails anymore. You already know it: Your fucking regime does!
As lawful company Yahoo did not spare a single e-mail and scanned all of them for the NSA and the FBI.

Exclusive: Yahoo secretly scanned customer emails for U.S. intelligence - sources

The US is just trying to catch up with Russia in that area........ Russia has a massive head start.......

 

[Bleipriester]

All-Clear

You don´t need to worry who gets his filthy paws on your e-mails anymore. You already know it: Your fucking regime does!
As lawful company Yahoo did not spare a single e-mail and scanned all of them for the NSA and the FBI.

Exclusive: Yahoo secretly scanned customer emails for U.S. intelligence - sources

The US is just trying to catch up with Russia in that area........ Russia has a massive head start.......

More than everyone else, the US citizen is in the scope of his own government. Actually, you are a naked guy in a glass house throwing with stones - while the NSA is watching you, sharing this funny clip with all the fellow agents.

 

[Ringel05]

All-Clear

You don´t need to worry who gets his filthy paws on your e-mails anymore. You already know it: Your fucking regime does!
As lawful company Yahoo did not spare a single e-mail and scanned all of them for the NSA and the FBI.

Exclusive: Yahoo secretly scanned customer emails for U.S. intelligence - sources

The US is just trying to catch up with Russia in that area........ Russia has a massive head start.......

More than everyone else, the US citizen is in the scope of his own government. Actually, you are a naked guy in a glass house throwing with stones - while the NSA is watching you, sharing this funny clip with all the fellow agents.

Since it's you posting then the chances are high.........

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Fuck it, I just changed my Yahoo password from "password" to "FuckYouYahooYouFuckingUselessPOSCompany"