I don't know where I saw a similar report but it caused me to change my passwords on every site I could find. Read more @ http://www.lewrockwell.com/2014/02/no_author/time-to-change-your-banking-and-email-passwords/
Granny says it was prob'ly started by some bleedin' heart lib'ral... Little Internet users can do to thwart 'Heartbleed' bug 9 Apr.`14 - Security experts warn there is little Internet users can do to protect themselves from the recently uncovered "Heartbleed" bug that exposes data to hackers, at least not until exploitable websites upgrade their software.
To follow up on Walky's post: Heartbleed Bug: Tech firms urge password reset By Leo Kelion, Technology desk editor http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/74134000/jpg/_74134608_padlocks.jpg How long's it been since you reset or changed yours? This isn't the only report as many online companies and organizations urge you to change them regularly. And, please don't use password! Read more @ http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-26954540
It's spreadin' everywhere!... 'Heartbleed' computer bug threat spreads to firewalls and beyond 10 Apr.`14 - Hackers could crack email systems, security firewalls and possibly mobile phones through the "Heartbleed" computer bug, according to security experts who warned on Thursday that the risks extended beyond just Internet Web servers.
Heartbleed bug creates confusion on internet By Mark Ward, Technology correspondent, BBC News The entire article is worth reading @ http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-26971363
Heartbleed bleedin' all over the internet... Heartbleed could harm a variety of systems Apr 11,`14 -- It now appears that the "Heartbleed" security problem affects not just websites, but also the networking equipment that connects homes and businesses to the Internet. See also: 3 things you can do to protect from Heartbleed Apr 11,`14: The "Heartbleed" bug has caused anxiety for people and businesses. Now, it appears that the computer bug is affecting not just websites, but also networking equipment including routers, switches and firewalls.
NSA exploited Heartbleed to gather intel... Report: NSA knew about Heartbleed bug, exploited it to gather intel April 11, 2014 ~ The National Security Agency knew for at least two years about a flaw in the way that many websites send sensitive information, now dubbed the Heartbleed bug, and regularly used it to gather intelligence, Bloomberg reported Friday.
When a salesman tried to sell Granny a Blackberry, she gave him the raspberry... Millions of Android devices vulnerable to Heartbleed Mon, Apr 14, 2014 - OPERATING AT RISK: Handset makers and wireless carriers have to update the system software, Google said, but experts said individual users face little danger
No one is safe while using the Internet... FBI: BlackShades infected half-million computers May 19,`14 ~ More than a half-million computers in over 100 countries were infected by sophisticated malware that lets cybercriminals remotely hijack a computer and its webcam, authorities said as charges were announced Monday against nearly 100 people worldwide. See also: Scores arrested in global sweep over RAT malware Wed, May 21, 2014 - CYBERCRIME: Run by the organization BlackShades, the remote access tool software allows hackers to take over a computers camera and spy on its owner
In the last few weeks, I have seen computer security experts in the media tell computer users to take these precautions: 1. Use passwords of at least 15 characters that include a mix of lower and uppercase letters, numbers and symbols, and no recognizable words. 2. Use different passwords for everything. 3. Change all your passwords every month. Really? REALLY? REALLY? The escalating and increasingly absurd security precautions demanded of the user can barely conceal the truth: Computer security is collapsing like a house of cards.
Heads-up on passwords... Russian Hackers Collect 1.2 Billion Passwords In A Mega Breach ‎8-05-2014 - The New York Times has reported the largest known collection of stolen Internet credentials by a Russian crime ring.
I'm a professional of the sector [I'm an IT manager] and as incredible it can sounds, I don't use, as norm, online services in the filed of banking and financing. In the rare cases I have to use a credit card online I use a charged temporary card with the amount that I need [in Italy they are called "flash card"]. If I need the services of my bank I use the automatic system of the branch [in Italy any branch as got several automatic desks to make operations, take cash, interrogate the bank ... In case of financial operations, I go personally to the bank and I talk with a human being working for the bank. In a few words, I've got no sensitive information on the net and I've got no passwords or identities to protect.
