Adobe has confirmed that about a month ago hackers infiltrated their network and stole millions of customer emails and encrypted passwords. They have further acknowledged that your password hint, name, encrypted credit card number, card expiration date, and other confidential information may also have been leaked. An analysis of the hack by Paul Ducklin of Sophos states that 150 million users have been affected and that the encryption methods used to protect customer data are extremely weak.

Adobe sent an email advising customers to change their login details but most customers thought the email was just another Phishing scam and ignored it.

If you would like to find out if your Adobe account was one of the 150 million that were leaked, you can use the tool on the website below:

https://lastpass.com/adobe

Recommended steps to protect your personal information:

Some people find password management programs useful. These tools are able to generate secure passwords and keep track of online account passwords. There are many options out there for home use, some examples include LastPass, KeePass, and 1Password.

If you notice any suspicious activity or require further information, please contact Computer Doctor support.

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