LinkedIn Hacked...change your password

[J Diddy]

Didn't think that putting this in the tech forum would get to the masses.

For those LinkedIn users they were hacked and the passwords were leaked online. The passwords that were leaked are encrypted but it is still recommended that you change your password asap.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-574...leaked-online/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18338956

Also, be aware of the LinkedIn iOS app feeding off your iPhone calendar...
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/0...meeting-notes/

[ranchlandsselling]

While this might be upsetting for some people I honestly don't think I'd care if my account got hacked. It's like a facebook for employed people with 1% chance of a picture.

Maybe the hacker would at least do something with it. I leave it there, accept people to my "network" once a month and close it. Most of these people aren't in my network. They're just the same randoms I knew and had as faecbook friends prior to closing facebook in 2008.

[Rathji]

Originally Posted by ranchlandsselling

While this might be upsetting for some people I honestly don't think I'd care if my account got hacked. It's like a facebook for employed people with 1% chance of a picture.

Maybe the hacker would at least do something with it. I leave it there, accept people to my "network" once a month and close it. Most of these people aren't in my network. They're just the same randoms I knew and had as faecbook friends prior to closing facebook in 2008.

The biggest problem with this is people reusing passwords.

You give someone an email address and a common password that you use, and a ton of damage can be done.

[J Diddy]

I guess you really don't need to be in this thread then...and don't need a LinkedIn account.
If you put some effort into it it is a very useful tool.

[Milt Schmidt]

Originally Posted by ranchlandsselling

While this might be upsetting for some people I honestly don't think I'd care if my account got hacked. It's like a facebook for employed people with 1% chance of a picture.

Maybe the hacker would at least do something with it. I leave it there, accept people to my "network" once a month and close it. Most of these people aren't in my network. They're just the same randoms I knew and had as faecbook friends prior to closing facebook in 2008.

The biggest threat with these kinds of leaks isn't the data in the account, it's that most people tend to reuse passwords so getting a Facebook or LinkedIn name and password can mean having someone's email and/or online banking logins as well. That's why password managers like Keepass, 1password, or Lastpass among others are a good idea so that users can have strong and unique passwords for everything. This scenario might not apply to you, of course, but it does apply to many.

Milt

EDIT: beat by Rathji

[GP_Matt]

My favorite feature of Linked in is how it interacts with Outlook.
Most of the people I deal with is on a regular recurring basis but is rarely in person. If they have a LinkedIn account and a picture in their profile then their picture shows up on the bottom of my email. That way when we do meet in person you recognize each other.

[ranchlandsselling]

Originally Posted by Rathji

The biggest problem with this is people reusing passwords.

You give someone an email address and a common password that you use, and a ton of damage can be done.

Interesting. Didn't really get what you were saying until the third post I've quoted.

Originally Posted by J Diddy

I guess you really don't need to be in this thread then...and don't need a LinkedIn account.
If you put some effort into it it is a very useful tool.

Isn't this the type of reply that you give someone who comes into a thread and says "who cares, LINKED IN IS STUPID" like the guy who hates stampede or the flames? I hardly did anything like that and even aknowleded it might be important for some people. I tried putting some effort into it initially, just found it to be a bit useless. It has nothing to do with effort, more to do with what type of employment I have etc.

Originally Posted by Milt Schmidt

The biggest threat with these kinds of leaks isn't the data in the account, it's that most people tend to reuse passwords so getting a Facebook or LinkedIn name and password can mean having someone's email and/or online banking logins as well. That's why password managers like Keepass, 1password, or Lastpass among others are a good idea so that users can have strong and unique passwords for everything. This scenario might not apply to you, of course, but it does apply to many.

Milt

EDIT: beat by Rathji

Makes sense. I tried to explain to my girlfriend why I couldn't remember her banking login last night when she needed me to check into something. The fact that I have two bank accounts, two investment accounts, two jobs each with 10 different passwords or login combinations, CP, 6 email addresses, two phone numbers, two fax numbers, a linked in account

Yeah, there's going to be some duplication. Acutally, I don't think any are close to my linked in account. So I'm still probably fine.

[Russic]

The thing I love about 1Password is how easy it is to skim through all my passwords and see which ones are too similar to my linkedin password. It's great peace of mind to know that they're all unique.

[J Diddy]

Originally Posted by ranchlandsselling

Isn't this the type of reply that you give someone who comes into a thread and says "who cares, LINKED IN IS STUPID" like the guy who hates stampede or the flames? I hardly did anything like that and even aknowleded it might be important for some people. I tried putting some effort into it initially, just found it to be a bit useless. It has nothing to do with effort, more to do with what type of employment I have etc.

Sorry your post does come off a very negative...to me anyway.

[ranchlandsselling]

Originally Posted by J Diddy

Sorry your post does come off a very negative...to me anyway.

No worries, didn't mean it that way - might have just been because it was the first post and seemed like I rushed in to say who cares. Just timing as I'm having a slow morning and reading CP and I didn't actually notice that you were the threadstarter either. Just someone who replied

[Ozy_Flame]

LinkedIn is the most useful social media tool out there. In my industry, LinkedIn is the first spot recruiters and employers go to nab specialists, analysts and managers. Far more useful than Facebook, and improving all the time. Sans the hacked passwords issue.

Any young professional should really consider having an account.

[The Yen Man]

When you're looking for a job, it doesn't hurt to have an updated and professional Linkedin account IMO. Lots of recruiters go through it, and its just one more way for you to advertise yourself to potential employers. It's easy and it's free, so why not utilize it.

[Knut]

My linkedin password was only a duplicate of my CP password. So if any of my posts become erratic/crazy it is because someone has my password.

[REDVAN]

Originally Posted by Hesla

My linkedin password was only a duplicate of my CP password. So if any of my posts become erratic/crazy it is because someone has my password.

Unless your email is "Hesla" @nothing, you should be good.

I use linked in, but meh. Changed my password, and checked my lists- should be ok.

[Knut]

Check this link to enlarge your "Manhood"
http://tinyurl.com/7vwaat5

[GP_Matt]

I don't reply to recruiters if the job is not specific or looks like a mass email.

I am not too concerned as I don't plan on needing the services of a recruiter any time soon, but they get paid on placement so I don't think they will blackball.

That said, if I was considering a potential move in the near future I would absolutely reply that you are not interested for the following reasons. That way you are on top of their mind if something comes up that meets your reasons.

[FlamesPuck12]

Update from LinkedIn: http://blog.linkedin.com/2012/06/06/...s-compromised/

Members that have accounts associated with the compromised passwords will notice that their LinkedIn account password is no longer valid.
These members will also receive an email from LinkedIn with instructions on how to reset their passwords. There will not be any links in these emails. For security reasons, you should never change your password on any website by following a link in an email.
These affected members will receive a second email from our Customer Support team providing a bit more context on this situation and why they are being asked to change their passwords.

[La Flames Fan]

LinkedIn is pretty good about this stuff.

When Gawker Media was hacked a while back, LinkedIn cross checked the posted username/password list to their database and notified anyone who's combo showed up to change their LinkedIn password as well.

What I do recommend, having learned this from the Gawker debacle, is have a different username/password combo for each of the sites you log into.

[REDVAN]

Originally Posted by La Flames Fan

LinkedIn is pretty good about this stuff.

When Gawker Media was hacked a while back, LinkedIn cross checked the posted username/password list to their database and notified anyone who's combo showed up to change their LinkedIn password as well.

What I do recommend, having learned this from the Gawker debacle, is have a different username/password combo for each of the sites you log into.

Agreed. This is the only site I use the name REDVAN. Too conspicuous.

[yads]

You can check if your password was compromised at http://leakedin.org