Yahoo Breach Exposes Over 400,000 Users, Passwords

More than 400,000 Yahoo Inc. user names and passwords were stolen and published on the Web, putting other websites at risk as well, after hackers exploited a vulnerability in Yahoo’s computer systems.

Some logins for Google Inc., AOL Inc and Microsoft Corp. services were among those compromised. The three companies said they required affected users to reset passwords for sites including Gmail, AOL, Hotmail, MSN and Live.com.

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Smartphones Can Use Vibrations to Steal Passwords

Be careful where you type. Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a way for smartphones to pick up and interpret the vibrations made by typing on a keyboard. In theory, that means a thief could set an iPhone down next to your computer and steal your passwords or blackmail you with copies of embarrassing emails.

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How to create a strong online password? [Video]

Heard about any good hacks lately?

It's high time we went over some password rules:

1. The longer the better. Six characters? No. Eight? Meh. Twelve? Yes.

2. Use a combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers and symbols.

3. Create a different password for each site. It's a total pain, I know, but consider one of the following methods:

 

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