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[deb5555]

Thank you!

[gazelle77]

Thanks! I just went over there and changed it.

[minkbunny]

Cyberattackers have breached eBay's networks and compromised users' passwords and other "non-financial data," the online shopping website announced today (May 21). The passwords were "hashed" using one-way encryption, and financial data was stored separately from the compromised data, but all eBay users have nonetheless been advised to change their passwords immediately.

According to eBay, the data breach occurred between late February and early March and compromised users' names, hashed passwords, email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth — more than enough to give an identity thief a head start.

[shesallthat]

On 5/21/2014 minkbunny said:

Cyberattackers have breached eBay's networks and compromised users' passwords and other "non-financial data," the online shopping website announced today (May 21). The passwords were "hashed" using one-way encryption, and financial data was stored separately from the compromised data, but all eBay users have nonetheless been advised to change their passwords immediately.

According to eBay, the data breach occurred between late February and early March and compromised users' names, hashed passwords, email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth — more than enough to give an identity thief a head start.

February and early March -

it's May and they just decided to inform us!!!!

[Shorty2U]

I saw that online this morning. I already changed my password upon reading it. I change my passwords regularly anyway. AND I write them down because I have been forgetting passwords lately because there are SO many to remember!

[hennypenny]

Thank you for the heads up!

Minky it is wonderful to see you. How are you?

[newziesuzie]

THANKS!!!!!

[newziesuzie]

THANKS!!!!!

[focksie]

This is directly from their website. You can find it in "My ebay", then in the lefthand column under "Announcements". I think they should have made it a little more visible.

eBay Inc. To Ask eBay Users To Change Passwords

Earlier today eBay Inc. announced it is aware of unauthorized access to eBay systems that may have exposed some customer information. There is no evidence that financial data was compromised and there is no evidence that PayPal or our customers have been affected by the unauthorized access to eBay systems. We are working with law enforcement and leading security experts to aggressively investigate the matter.

As a precaution, we will be asking all eBay users (both buyers and sellers) to change their passwords later today. As a global marketplace, nothing is more important to eBay than the security and trust of our customers. We regret any inconvenience or concern that this situation may cause you. We know our customers and partners have high expectations of us, and we are committed to ensuring a safe and secure online experience for you on any connected device.

- See more at: http://announcements.ebay.com/2014/05/ebay-inc-to-ask-ebay-users-to-change-passwords/?_trksid=p3984....

[newziesuzie]

I just changed my password. They should've sent us urgent email notices imho.