09/27/2016
Recently, Yahoo has discovered that over 500m user accounts were hacked at the end of 2014. This is just one of many breaches in security we've discovered in 2016 (DNC emails, Ashley MAdison, etc.) What does this mean?
First, it means that your information may not be as private as you think it is. This information can include credit card information, your social security number, even your banking passwords.
Second, it means that you need to protect yourself. The first step to doing so: change your passwords frequently. Don't use one password for everything. If needed, you can go lowtech *gasp* and write your passwords down somewhere. The more often you change your password, the less likely it is that someone will steal your information.
Additional note: Some security professionals are advising their clients to treat the security questions like a second level of security. Instead of writing your dog's REAL first name, write something like "wh4cb$gg" and write it down somewhere. If your account gets hacked, the hacker has to figure out two passwords instead of one. Cool right?
Read more here:
http://cnet.co/2daTF4J
With hacking tools outpacing cybersecurity developments, breaches have become more common.
