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Yahoo Announces Hack of 500 Million Users — The Largest Hack in History
Yesterday, Yahoo announced to the world that 500 million customer credentials were hacked back in 2014 — making it the largest hack in history. The announcement comes after a renowned hacker named “Peace” said that he was selling a Yahoo database of over 200 million credentials back in August for just over $1,800.
Over 33 Million QIP.ru Accounts Hacked
Today, HEROIC obtained and validated a data breach of over 33 million accounts associated with Russian instant messaging platform QIP.RU.
68 Million Dropbox User Accounts Hacked and Released to the Internet
68 Million Dropbox User Accounts Hacked and Released to the Internet Cloud storage platform falls victim to data breach hackers. Today, HEROIC.com obtained and validated a data breach of over 68 million accounts associated with online cloud storage platform Dropbox....
100 Million Accounts Hacked on Russia’s Largest Social Networking Site VK.com
HEROIC validated today a data breach of over 100 million accounts hacked associated with Russia’s largest social networking site VK.com (formerly known as VKontakte).
Time to Increase Your Email Security
As of May 4th, 2016, over 272 million Gmail, Microsoft and Yahoo email logins have been stolen and are being distributed across the internet. Learn how to increase the email security of each of these platforms today!
Encrypt Phone, Avoid Cyber Crime
Your smartphone is the quickest way for nefarious human beings to get ahold of your most sensitive information such as social security number and credit cards. Encrypt your phone to protect yourself from cyber crime and identity theft.
How iPhone Encryption May Affect Your Security
Encryption stores your phone’s data in an unreadable, seemingly scrambled form which becomes nearly impossible to access without an encryption PIN or password. Companies often require encryption on company smartphones to help protect their data from corporate espionage and hackers.
Internet Safety Tips to Avoid Hackers and Identity Theft
The number of hacking incidents and personal records stolen every year are increasing and it’s our responsibility as consumers to take charge of our own cybersecurity. Try these simple internet safety tips today.
Dealing with Cyberbullying
With more and more young people having access to digital communication platforms such as text, instant messaging and social media, bullying has become a 24 hour, digital problem. Dealing with cyberbullying requires learning how to prevent it, how to spot it and how to stop it.
9 Tips for Avoiding Cyber Attacks this New Year
The holiday season is the busiest time for online retailers and their customers. In 2013, Americans spent over $263 billion shopping online. In 2016, that amount is expected to balloon over $320 billion. Without a doubt, Americans are shopping less at physical locations and more online, making them more vulnerable than ever to hacks, cyber attacks and malicious threats.
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