Facebook stored both Facebook and Instagram passwords in PLAIN TEXT on their internal servers since 2012. While only Facebook employees had access, I wouldn't take the chance that a rogue employee didn't copy them. You can read about the situation here: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2019/03...ns-of-user-passwords-in-plain-text-for-years/
PLEASE change your Facebook and Instagram passwords NOW
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PeoplesElbow
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And anything that you used the same password for....
TCROW
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Anyone who uses high value (meaning high value to nefarious individuals) websites (like facehook, Twitter, etc.) should be using a password manager that than generate at least 32 character passwords and change their passwords every other month or so.
This is especially true if you travel a lot and use hotel WiFi where you cannot be sure if the hotel network is compromised.
It’s a huge security blunder but shouldn’t be of too much concern if you do your part to protect yourself.
This is especially true if you travel a lot and use hotel WiFi where you cannot be sure if the hotel network is compromised.
It’s a huge security blunder but shouldn’t be of too much concern if you do your part to protect yourself.
TCROW
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Anyone who does that deserves what get.
PeoplesElbow
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No facebook account here, for crap like message boards I have no PII on them and I do use the same password for because it doesn't matter if someone posts as me on them.
I read an internet security expert said using the same password is ok for stuff as long as you use different user names/emails etc.
I read an internet security expert said using the same password is ok for stuff as long as you use different user names/emails etc.
