My Password Was Found On The Dark Web.

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by noidly1, Mar 1, 2021.

  1. noidly1

    noidly1 Private E-2

    I haven't been on here in a few years and I just got a notice from Lifelock that they found my password for this forum on the dark web.
    Has anyone else gotten one?

    Thanks.
     
    noidly1, Mar 1, 2021
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  2. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    There was a data leak about 4-5 years ago (or more...can't honestly remember) when we were on another platform that we moved from the same amount of years ago. We didn't store any other info, but if you haven't done so already, you should change your password.

    Also, just as an aside since I just discovered it, if you have an iphone, you can go into settings > Passwords > select Security Recommendations and see any passwords that have been compromised because of data links.
     
    LauraR, Mar 1, 2021
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  3. Earthling

    Earthling Interplanetary Geek

    ... or, if you don't have an iphone, you can do the same with Have I been pwned

    EDIT - the MG breach was in November 15 and the site shows my password
     
    Last edited: Mar 1, 2021
    Earthling, Mar 1, 2021
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  4. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Sure. All passwords here were taken in 2015. Before yesterday, your last post was in 2009 so no one posted as you.
    https://forums.majorgeeks.com/threads/latitude-d600-bios.181061/

    Most people stealing username and password info aren't looking to post at forums. They want control of email accounts and bank accounts.
     
    plodr, Mar 2, 2021
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  5. Just Playin

    Just Playin MajorGeek

    They hope you use the same password(s) for everything.
     
    Just Playin, Mar 11, 2021
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  6. ownthree

    ownthree Corporal

    Most likely, that is why it's always good to change passwords regularly or enable 2-step verification on your accounts.
     
    ownthree, Apr 3, 2021
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  7. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Changing passwords regularly is not a good idea. The current thinking is "change the password only if you suspect or have been told about a hack".
     
    plodr, Apr 3, 2021
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