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ScaredyCat
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PostPosted: 19:05 - 21 May 2014    Post subject: Well done eBay... Reply with quote
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SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) said beginning later today it will be asking eBay users to change their passwords because of a cyberattack that compromised a database containing encrypted passwords and other non-financial data. After conducting extensive tests on its networks, the company said it has no evidence of the compromise resulting in unauthorized activity for eBay users, and no evidence of any unauthorized access to financial or credit card information, which is stored separately in encrypted formats. However, changing passwords is a best practice and will help enhance security for eBay users.

Information security and customer data protection are of paramount importance to eBay Inc., and eBay regrets any inconvenience or concern that this password reset may cause our customers. We know our customers trust us with their information, and we take seriously our commitment to maintaining a safe, secure and trusted global marketplace.

Cyberattackers compromised a small number of employee log-in credentials, allowing unauthorized access to eBay's corporate network, the company said. Working with law enforcement and leading security experts, the company is aggressively investigating the matter and applying the best forensics tools and practices to protect customers.

The database, which was compromised between late February and early March, included eBay customers’ name, encrypted password, email address, physical address, phone number and date of birth. However, the database did not contain financial information or other confidential personal information. The company said that the compromised employee log-in credentials were first detected about two weeks ago. Extensive forensics subsequently identified the compromised eBay database, resulting in the company’s announcement today.

The company said it has seen no indication of increased fraudulent account activity on eBay. The company also said it has no evidence of unauthorized access or compromises to personal or financial information for PayPal users. PayPal data is stored separately on a secure network, and all PayPal financial information is encrypted.

Beginning later today, eBay users will be notified via email, site communications and other marketing channels to change their password. In addition to asking users to change their eBay password, the company said it also is encouraging any eBay user who utilized the same password on other sites to change those passwords, too. The same password should never be used across multiple sites or accounts.


https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140521005813/en/eBay-To%C2%A0Ask-eBay-Users-Change-Passwords#.U3zqeljD5ZI
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PostPosted: 21:31 - 21 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
My landlady left me a note telling me to change my passwords. I've just seen her and she asked me if I did...I told her I don't have an account, never have. Apparently I'm an anomaly - apparently everyone has one... Laughing
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djrikki
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PostPosted: 09:16 - 22 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Their passwords were encrypted and I use LastPass so wont bother.
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Conzar
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PostPosted: 09:19 - 22 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
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and other non-financial data

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weasley
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PostPosted: 09:42 - 22 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
djrikki wrote:
Their passwords were encrypted and I use LastPass so wont bother.


But it seems that personal data, such as name, address, date of birth and so on are not encrypted, so your identity can be stolen for nefarious use. Changing the password can't help you now.

And I haven't actually been contacted by eBay about this. I have seen it in the news and I got a mail from PayPal, but this was like a courtesy mail as they weren't directly affected. It's like eBay sent the tea boy to deliver the bad news. When I went into my eBay account to change the password there was not a mention of any problem on the site, no message awaiting me in my inbox, nada. I notice that there is a message today, but there wasn't yesterday.
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djrikki
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PostPosted: 09:51 - 22 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yup.

So changing my password will not fix all the other shit - so no need to bother.
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Tracey Suntan-King
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PostPosted: 14:22 - 22 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Apparently the hack/breach was months ago.

I've changed mine, but only because I was afraid that my purchase history might find its way into the public domain.

There are some hobbies other people just don't understand.........
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Conzar
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PostPosted: 14:51 - 22 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tracey Suntan-King wrote:
I was afraid that my purchase history might find its way into the public domain.
There are some hobbies other people just don't understand.........


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Ste
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PostPosted: 09:18 - 23 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Maybe eBay will get with the times and use two factor authentication.

If you don't already use it, now would be a good time to start using the Paypal two factor authentication. www.paypal.com/uk/securitykey/

Tracey Suntan-King wrote:
I've changed mine, but only because I was afraid that my purchase history might find its way into the public domain.

There are some hobbies other people just don't understand.........

Interesting. The only question is, who'll be the first to find your account and your purchase history. Razz
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