LinkedIn has been hacked

Fidatelo · 06-06-2012, 09:58 AM

Just an FYI for anyone with a LinkedIn account, you should probably change your password. Over 6 million hashed passwords have been stolen and leaked out for hackers to crack.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18338956

Glengoyne · 06-06-2012, 12:59 PM

I wonder if this explains some of the spam I've gotten from a guy I'm connected with on linked in. I've gotten stuff from his personal account and some items labeled as originating from his business email account have been blocked by our spam filters.

I'm changing my password, and I'm really glad this wasn't one of my old school passwords that I foolishly used on multiple sites.

RainMaker · 06-06-2012, 01:13 PM

Also remember to change the password on other sites you have used this. Facebook for example and especially any e-mail accounts.

Autumn · 06-06-2012, 01:22 PM

Thanks for this. I also got a spam from a work connection yesterday, so I bet that was connected to this.

DanGarion · 06-07-2012, 04:26 PM

Eh, not really as important for those that aren't using dictionary words in their passwords... IMO.

21C · 06-07-2012, 06:38 PM

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#TDSBreakingNews 6.5 million LinkedIn passwords stolen! Millions reminded they have LinkedIn account.

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Maple Leafs · 06-07-2012, 09:01 PM

According to linkedin, they're emailing people whose info was on the stolen list. So if you don't hear from them, don't panic.

EagleFan · 06-07-2012, 11:32 PM

Just got my email about it.

stevew · 06-07-2012, 11:44 PM

What's a LinkedIn?

Neon_Chaos · 06-07-2012, 11:47 PM

If you're using the same password for linkedin that you use for other accounts (email, games, etc), change them right now.

EagleFan · 06-08-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

If you're using the same password for linkedin that you use for other accounts (email, games, etc), change them right now.

I use "who cares" type passwords for things like linked in.

Desnudo · 06-08-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

What's a LinkedIn?

A way to keep your work collegues out of facebook

Ksyrup · 06-08-2012, 09:13 AM

I had never really used it before, but I'm finding it to be (or will be) a good way for me to announce to the professional people I want to know that I'll be switching jobs in a few weeks. I have let my contacts stuff in Outlook get a little stale, so LinkedIn has been good for updating it.

06-07-2012, 04:26 PM	#5
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PNW	Eh, not really as important for those that aren't using dictionary words in their passwords... IMO. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

06-07-2012, 09:01 PM	#7
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	According to linkedin, they're emailing people whose info was on the stolen list. So if you don't hear from them, don't panic. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

06-07-2012, 11:32 PM	#8
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Just got my email about it. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

06-07-2012, 11:47 PM	#10
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	If you're using the same password for linkedin that you use for other accounts (email, games, etc), change them right now. __________________ Come and see.

06-08-2012, 09:13 AM	#13
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I had never really used it before, but I'm finding it to be (or will be) a good way for me to announce to the professional people I want to know that I'll be switching jobs in a few weeks. I have let my contacts stuff in Outlook get a little stale, so LinkedIn has been good for updating it. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

06-06-2012, 12:59 PM	#2
Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	I wonder if this explains some of the spam I've gotten from a guy I'm connected with on linked in. I've gotten stuff from his personal account and some items labeled as originating from his business email account have been blocked by our spam filters. I'm changing my password, and I'm really glad this wasn't one of my old school passwords that I foolishly used on multiple sites.

06-06-2012, 01:13 PM	#3
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Also remember to change the password on other sites you have used this. Facebook for example and especially any e-mail accounts.

06-06-2012, 01:22 PM	#4
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	Thanks for this. I also got a spam from a work connection yesterday, so I bet that was connected to this.

06-07-2012, 11:44 PM	#9
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	What's a LinkedIn?

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