Tag: LinkedIn Hacked

Password thefts at LinkedIn, eHarmony are a cautionary tale for other companies.

Many of us have been guilty of using simple or obvious passwords at some time or another, but LinkedIn’s hacking last week should serve as a reminder of the importance of rethinking about the security of our log-in information.

Over 6.4million LinkedIn member’s passwords have been leaked and an investigation into the suspected data breach is underway. Here’s how to tell if your account has been compromised, and what do do if it has.