[LINK] Millions of LinkedIn passwords leaked online

[Bernard Robertson-Dunn]

On 7/06/2012 9:06 AM, Dr Bob Jansen wrote:
> Reports on the BBC indicated that the file was encrypted and placed on a hacker site and asking for assistance in decrypting it.
>
> Coincidentaly, this morning I got an email from LinkedIn asking me to confirm my primary email address. Needless to say, I ignored this request and changed my password.

LinkedIn has upgraded its security and is asking people to add a second 
email address and to nominate one as their primary address. My guess is 
that many people use their work address and when they move jobs get into 
difficulties  accessing their accounts. Adding a personal address 
reduces this possibility.

Adding an email address or nominating your existing address as primary 
requires a confirmation step.

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Regards
brd

Bernard Robertson-Dunn
Canberra Australia
email:   brd at iimetro.com.au
website: www.drbrd.com



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