Earlier today it was reported that VideoGamesPlus.ca had been hacked and 21,000 customers’ account details were posted for all to see. Eurogamer obtained an email from the company to customers saying the site is “currently investigating a security issue” and is recommending folks to change their passwords.
The problems started when a hacker claimed he had the account details and posted them (since removed) on a file-sharing site. The details included customer names, dates of birth, email addresses, phone numbers and encrypted passwords.
Short version: If you’re a VGP customer, change the password for any accounts that shared the same password.
VideoGamesPlus.ca investigating ‘security issue,’ recommends password change originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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