183 million email accounts have been compromised, and yours could be too! Here's how to check
Unfortunately, digital security breaches continue unabated. The cybersecurity world has recently been shaken by new news. This news is of grave concern to tens of millions of people with email accounts. Here are the details...
183 MILLION EMAIL ACCOUNTS HACKEDAccording to the news in Mashable, it was reported that approximately 183 million email accounts were compromised.
This breach was reported by Have I Been Pwned, which states that both email addresses and their associated passwords were leaked. The breach reportedly occurred in April and was added to the Have I Been Pwned database this week. The email addresses and passwords are believed to have been stolen through malware.
While your email account being compromised doesn't necessarily mean you'll be the target of an attack, it's still a good idea to take the necessary precautions.
You can check if your email account has been hacked by visiting the Have I Been Pwned website, which shares breach information. The site has a search page where you can simply enter your email address and see if you've been hacked.
If your password has been leaked, change it and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) if possible. If in doubt, it's best to take precautions, such as changing your password, to stay safe.
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