How many different passwords do you use on the websites you visit? If you're like most people, you probably use the same password on multiple sites. But did you know that this can make you vulnerable to hackers?
Leisure clothing company The North Face recently suffered a cyber attack that compromised almost 195,000 accounts.
The attackers used login information from previous hacks to break into accounts whose owners reused the same login credentials on multiple sites.
The leaked details included the user's name, phone number, gender, account creation date, purchase history, billing and shipping addresses, and loyalty points. The company clarified that it doesn't store payment card details, but only a "token" linked to the payment card.
Unfortunately, this type of attack is becoming increasingly common. According to CPO magazine, malicious logins account for nearly 94% of all login attempts.
So what can you do to protect yourself?
The North Face advises against using the same password for multiple sites. Instead, try to use different passwords for different sites. It may be inconvenient, but it's an important step to keep your personal information safe.
In the future, we may not need passwords at all. A new standard called FIDO aims to provide a more secure and convenient authentication method that doesn't rely on passwords. But until then, remember to keep your passwords unique and secure!
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