Gmail hacked (5 million accts/passwords)

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September 10, 2014, 12:48:44 PM Last Edit: September 10, 2014, 12:59:31 PM by steve58
 >:(  :tickedoff:  :knuppel2:

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Hackers appear to have dumped nearly 5 million Gmail usernames and passwords to a Russian bitcoin forum. Word first spread of the still-unconfirmed hack when a user posted a link to the log-in credentials in a security-centric corner of Reddit frequented by hackers, professional and aspiring.

The database (which International Business Times will not link to) contains 4.93 million Google accounts belonging to English-, Russian- and Spanish-speaking users. Posts on the Russian-language bitcoin security forum asserted that more than 60 percent of the identities in question were still in use and could be accessed immediately, reported RIA Novosti, a Russian media outlet.

Google Inc. users concerned that their own identity might be listed among the stolen usernames are advised to avoid typing their username and password into any website that claims to check if that name has been compromised. Cybercriminals frequently use this kind of method, known as a "honeypot," to steal even more identities. A number of sites have already appeared to distribute phishing messages under the guise of offering help.

http://www.ibtimes.com/5-million-gmail-usernames-passwords-hacked-posted-russian-bitcoin-forum-report-1684368
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Martok

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September 10, 2014, 01:28:43 PM
Fantastic.  >:( 
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endfire79

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September 10, 2014, 03:29:24 PM
You can verify the recent activity of your Google account by checking this while signed in on Google:

https://security.google.com/settings/security/activity?pli=1
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steve58

#3
September 10, 2014, 04:27:19 PM
^very cool endfire.  Thx!
Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

bbmike

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September 10, 2014, 04:42:38 PM
Nice. And I've also shopped at Home Depot with my credit card as well. Time to change my password I guess.  :tickedoff:
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Staggerwing

#5
September 10, 2014, 05:58:47 PM
I'm glad I gave in and enabled the two-step verification. It send me a phone and code text whenever I sign in from a new or not-recently-used device. W/out the code the profile can't be changed, including the default phone number.
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steve58

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September 10, 2014, 06:12:33 PM Last Edit: September 10, 2014, 06:30:21 PM by steve58
Just got another helpful tidbit of info on another site. 

Scroll down and in the lower right corner, you'll see "Last account activity".  Click Details, and it shows you the last 10 logins, from what IP and if the acct is open in any other location.
Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

Gusington

#7
September 10, 2014, 07:51:37 PM
F*CK.

I have the two step verification...hopefully it has kept me secure.
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GDS_Starfury

#8
September 10, 2014, 08:30:13 PM
I had to get a gmail account with my phone and never used it.  :)
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