I missed this yesterday, did you? http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=7276:
> Microsoft has confirmed that thousands of Windows Live accounts have been > compromised with their passwords posted online. Mainstream media such as the > BBC are also carrying the story. Some information is posted > here<http://windowslivewire.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!2F7EB29B42641D59!41528.entry?wa=wsignin1.0&sa=363915619> > . > > UPDATE: Gmail and Yahoo are also affected by the compromise. Change all > passwords on any of these popular webmail sites. > > Some does and don'ts: > > - Do change your passwords on a regular basis (every six months or so) > - Do use long complex pass-phrases rather than passwords where you can > - Do change all of your passwords if you notice something suspicious > - Do take identity theft seriously > - Do use up-to-date anti-virus and a firewall > - Do NOT click on links in emails, ever > - Do NOT use the same password at multiple sites > > -- ME2 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
