Microsoft Store India hacked, username and password database leaked (update)
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Reports are coming in that Microsoft's online store in India has been hacked. The site is now offline, but Google's cache shows that the Chinese EvilShadow Team is taking credit for the hack. Worse than the site takedown is that a list of usernames and passwords for accounts have been released — unfortunately, it looks like the site kept its users' passwords stored in plain text, making it very easy for the hackers to get at the sensitive information. We'll update this post as we get more information, but for now, it'd be a good idea to change your passwords if you have an account at Microsoft Store India. »read more
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