FILE - In this May 9, 2011 file photo, LinkedIn Corp., the professional networking Web site, displays its logo outside of headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. LinkedIn said Wednesday, June 6, 2012, it is investigating reports that more than six million passwords have been stolen and leaked onto the Internet. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, file)
News Summary: Some LinkedIn passwords stolen
FILE - In this May 9, 2011 file photo, LinkedIn Corp., the professional networking Web site, displays its logo outside of headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. LinkedIn said Wednesday, June 6, 2012, it is investigating reports that more than six million passwords have been stolen and leaked onto the Internet. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, file)
By The Associated Press
AP /
June 6, 2012
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THE BREACH: An undisclosed number of LinkedIn passwords have been stolen and leaked onto the Internet.
RECOMMENDATION: Change passwords immediately. LinkedIn offers security tips in a blog post.
COMPANY RESPONSE: LinkedIn says it’s investigating. It has disabled compromised passwords and will email affected users with more information.
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