Writerspace.com News - 12k e-mail addresses/passwords exposed

[security curmudgeon <jericho () attrition org>]

http://writerspace.com/

Breaking News!

   # Today an anonymous group of hackers known as LulzSec posted a list of 
62,000 e-mail addresses and passwords. That list included about 12,000 
e-mail addresses and passwords from Writerspace members.

     We are in the process of contacting all members impacted by the 
attack, and we sincerely regret the inconvenience this may cause any of 
our site members. We want to assure our readers that we take our 
responsibility for protecting your personal information very seriously. 
Unfortunately, there are people who make it their mission to find and 
exploit any vulnerability no matter how secure the system. Today's email 
list was posted by the same group that hacked the CIA website earlier in 
the week and the US Senate website last week.

     Our techs are working to insure that our server is as secure as 
possible. Meanwhile, remember that visiting our site and entering the 
contests or participating in our chatrooms does not require a login or 
password. However, for those who use logins to post on our blogs and 
forums, please remember to change your passwords regularly, and take a 
moment to make sure the passwords for all of your online accounts adhere 
to industry security standards: mix uppercase and lowercase, numbers and 
punctuation; use at least 8 characters, don't use dictionary words, and 
don't use the same password for more than one site.
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