Evernote has a three-point-list for users: avoid using simple passwords based on dictionary words never use the same password on multiple sites or services and never click on ‘reset password’ requests in emails - instead go directly to the service. New York Times website and Facebook - almost every one is calling for better password etiquette from Web users. ![]() In what has become a season of high-profile hacks - services that have suffered include the Even though this information was accessed, the passwords stored by Evernote are protected by one-way encryption.” The investigation has shown, however, that the individual(s) responsible were able to gain access to Evernote user information, which includes usernames, email addresses associated with Evernote accounts and encrypted passwords. We also have no evidence that any payment information for Evernote Premium or Evernote Business customers was accessed. “In our security investigation, we have found no evidence that any of the content you store in Evernote was accessed, changed or lost. The password reset, Evernote insisted, was purely precautionary as there was no evidence that any of the user information had been compromised. ![]() The App team then put out an update across platforms - on mobile and desktop Oss and web browser extensions - requiring all its users to reset their passwords. ![]() In a post on its official blog, Evernote said: “Evernote’s Operations & Security team has discovered and blocked suspicious activity on the Evernote network that appears to have been a coordinated attempt to access secure areas of the Evernote Service.” The latest victim is everyone’s favourite note-taking application Evernote. It seems to be the season when all web services are getting hacked.
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