Personal Information of Japanese People Increasingly Found on the Dark Web; Beware of Reused Passwords
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The dark web is a part of the internet that is difficult to find through ordinary searches. It is reported that leaked mailing lists and authentication information are bought and sold there. Recently, cases of Japanese people's information being found in such places have been increasing.
Leaks from companies are often the cause, but the problem does not end there. If a password leaked from one service is also used on another service, there is a risk that the account could be logged into illegally. Using the same password across multiple services is a major cause of expanding the damage.
To prevent such damage, it is important to set a different password for each service. In addition, using two-factor authentication can be expected to help prevent unauthorized logins. Experts point out the importance of users taking measures on their own on a daily basis.
Information leaks affect not only companies but also individuals. It is necessary to understand how your information could be used and to continue taking basic precautions.
Sources: Yahoo!ニュース
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