Spotify Suffers Another Data Breach

[erek]

"“As long as we have usernames and passwords, we’re going to have criminals trying to compromise them and exploit valuable information,” Akamai researcher Steve Ragan explained. “Password-sharing and recycling are easily the two largest contributing factors in credential-stuffing attacks.”

And while good password protections are a smart way for consumers to protect their data, Ragan stressed it’s businesses that need to take proactive steps to boost security and maintain consumer trust.

“While educating consumers on good credential hygiene is critical to combating these attacks, it’s up to businesses to deploy stronger authentication methods and identify the right mix of technology, policies and expertise that can help protect customers without adversely impacting the user experience.”"

https://threatpost.com/spotify-changes-passwords-data-breach/162256/

 

[legcramp]

Good thing I switched to Tidal.. sounds way better too.

 

[That_Sound_Guy]

“Password-sharing and recycling are easily the two largest contributing factors in credential-stuffing attacks.”

Add to this, websites/services living in the 80's and not allowing passwords with special characters or limited to 8-10 and under.