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Netflix Resets Passwords Following LinkedIn, Myspace Breaches

Netflix sent password resets to those who used their Netflix password on LinkedIn, Tumblr, or MySpace

 & Angela Moscaritolo Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

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Heads up for those who tend to reuse the same password across the Web: If you want to get back into your Netflix account, you may have to change your password.

The streaming service late last week sent password resets to those who used their Netflix password on LinkedIn, Tumblr, or MySpace following major breaches of those sites, according to a report from security researcher Brian Krebs.

"We believe your Netflix account credentials may have been included in a recent release of email addresses and passwords from an older breach at another company," the message reads. "Just to be safe, we've reset your password as a precautionary measure."

Those affected by the password reset will need to head over to Netflix.com, click "forgot your email or password," and create a new password.

"Netflix is taking this step because it knows from experience that cybercriminals will be using the credentials leaked from Tumblr, Myspace and LinkedIn to see if they work on a variety of third-party sites (including Netflix)," Krebs wrote.

Netflix isn't alone. Reddit late last month sent out 100,000 password resets amid a boost in account takeovers by "malicious (or at best spammy) third parties" linked to the recent LinkedIn password dump. Krebs noted that Facebook also tends to reset passwords after incidents like this, so you may soon receive a message from the social network as well.

For those who haven't been following security news, Myspace last week confirmed reports that it suffered a major data breach in 2013 and that the stolen information is now up for sale online. Myspace attributed the leak to a Russian hacker known as "Peace," who is also reportedly responsible for recent breaches of LinkedIn and Tumblr.

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Angela Moscaritolo

Angela Moscaritolo

Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

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I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade. 

Prior to joining PCMag, I was a reporter for SC Magazine, focusing on hackers and computer security. I earned a BS in journalism from West Virginia University, and started my career writing for newspapers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The Technology I Use

My little Florida beach bungalow is brimming with smart home tech. I have a smart speaker or display in every room, allowing me to control other connected devices by voice. The Nest Hub on my bedside table lets me set wake-up alarms, control my smart light bulbs, and set the temperature on my smart thermostat. I use the Amazon Echo Show 8 on my kitchen counter to browse recipes, reorder protein powder, check the weather, and watch the news while I do dishes. 

Because I suffer from allergies, air purifiers are essential. My favorite model is the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07, which doubles as a fan and continuously sends indoor pollution data to its companion mobile app. 

My pitbull Bradley sheds, so a good robot vacuum is a must. I currently use a premium Ecovacs Deebot that can both vacuum and mop, empty its own dustbin, and wash its own mop cloth. 

For fitness, I like to mix up my routine with cycling, indoor rowing, running, and strength training in addition to yoga. I take classes on the Tonal 2 smart strength training machine, I row indoors on an Aviron machine, and track my beach runs with an Apple Watch while listening to music on my Apple AirPods Pro. On the weekends, I love riding e-bikes like the rugged, beach-friendly Aventon Aventure for fun and fitness.

My job involves a lot of virtual meetings, so a quality webcam, microphone, and ring light are important. I use the Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam, the Elgato Wave: 3 microphone, and a Yesker tripod ring light. 

As for my preferred phone platform, I'm an iPhone person, but I've also extensively used Android for product testing.

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