Data Breach
Norton LifeLock Data Breach
925K records exposed • December 2022
A company that sells identity protection got hacked. Attackers used passwords stolen from other breaches to log into Norton accounts and potentially access the passwords stored inside.
What Happened
Norton LifeLock notified customers that attackers used credential stuffing to access accounts. The irony of a security company being breached was not lost on observers.
Attack method: Credential stuffing
What Data Was Exposed
Names, Phone numbers, Email addresses, Potentially stored passwords
Is your business exposed?
What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Change your Norton LifeLock password
- 2.
Change all passwords stored in the password manager
- 3.
Enable two-factor authentication
Lessons for Businesses
- • Security companies are not immune to attacks
- • Credential stuffing remains effective
- • Password reuse creates systemic risk
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