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Last.fm security breach actually happened three months ago

Last.fm security breach actually happened three months ago
  • Posted June 11, 2012, 5:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in IT Security
  • Last week it was reported that Last.fm had been targeted in a string of security breaches that may have been linked to attacks on eHarmony and LinkedIn. New information has since surfaced that reveals the 1.5 million or so compromised…

Last.fm becomes latest victim in string of security breaches

Last.fm becomes latest victim in string of security breaches
  • Posted June 7, 2012, 4:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in IT Security
  • A number of high profile websites have fallen victim to security breaches this week and if today’s developments are any indication, it doesn’t look like the end is anywhere in sight. The latest victim is Internet music provider Last.fm who…

eHarmony confirms breach, about 1.5 million passwords stolen

eHarmony confirms breach, about 1.5 million passwords stolen
  • Posted June 7, 2012, 3:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in IT Security, The Web
  • eHarmony has confirmed that nearly 1.5 million of its users have had their passwords -- or more specifically, hashed passwords -- stolen by hackers. The popular match-making site may have fallen victim to the same hackers who compromised LinkedIn's password database…

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