Tag: Data Breach

  • Freecycle Tells Members to Change Passwords After Data Breach

    Freecycle Tells Members to Change Passwords After Data Breach

    Popular goods swapping platform Freecyle got hacked and recommended users change their passwords “as soon as possible.” On August 30, Freecycle said its website had been the target of a data breach. User IDs, email addresses, passwords, and usernames were swiped. Freecycle said no other information was leaked but strongly recommended people change their passwords.…

  • Massive Data Breach Affecting Millions Could Have Broader Impact

    Massive Data Breach Affecting Millions Could Have Broader Impact

    Residents of Louisiana and Oregon are the victims of a massive security breach, which also appears to have affected the U.S. federal government. The breach was announced Thursday night and apparently has affected millions of people’s private data. Approximately 3.5 million people in Oregon with state ID cards and driver’s licenses were hit, according to…