Thread: Some Yahoo emails have been compromised

Yahoo and other providers were hacked of information: Meaning that the info was not taken from individual computers.
My Yahoo account information was hacked...Sorry
Apparently it was sent out with HEY name..Have you seen this and a bogus MSNBC link. an bogus MSNBC link.
I keep an updated Security suite on my computer and it did not help on this one. Funny, I had just run the update when i logged on.
The bogus was an outside attempt using data from the Yahoo files on their servers, and maybe other providers.
~Richard
An explanation is here:
http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/29887/yahoo-hacked-in-the-ultimate-full-disclosure-full-exploitation/
A Change of passwords is definitely in order

Yeah I got one but on my linux box so I think I am safe ? Most of this stuff is programmed to exploit microsoft right ?

Think of it this way. Your banks vault was smashed open and you keys and lots of identifying information were taken from your safe deposit box.

No mater how good your home security is, the thieves now have you keys and you need to re-key your locks, because they know where to use those keys.

Linux is very good but with the popularity it has gained in the last few years more attackers have targeted it.

Jonathan