Where did these crooks amass such a large amount of data? A vast number of the emails in this new dump were exposed in previous leaks and hacking incidents.
The LinkedIn data has been circulating for quite some time and popped up in a number of subsequent leaks. Other emails came from much fresher sources.
Here are some fundamental ways to avoid being hacked
- Be suspicious of emails
- Check link locations
- Never open attachments (unless you’re really sure)
- Use two-factor authentication
- Use advanced passwords
- Be wary of the cloud
- On public Wi-Fi? Don’t share personal data
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