Password leaked in data breach
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A website you use was hacked, and your login details are now public.
Symptoms
- "Have I Been Pwned" alert
- News report about a hack
- Security warning from browser
Possible Causes
- Website security failure
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Change Password on Hacked Site
Do this even if the site says they "hashed" the passwords.
2
Change Password Everywhere Else
If you reused that password, every other account is now at risk.
3
Use a Password Manager
Generate unique passwords for every site so one leak doesn't affect others.
When to See a Technician
Hackers use "Credential Stuffing" bots to try leaked passwords on thousands of other sites automatically.
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