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eBay Advises Users to Change Passwords<\/h4>\n

Official eBay Statement<\/strong>
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\nEBAY INC. TO ASK EBAY USERS TO CHANGE PASSWORDS \/MAY 21, 2014<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

EBay said beginning later today it will be asking eBay users to change their passwords because of a cyberattack that compromised a database containing encrypted passwords and other non-financial data. After conducting extensive tests on its networks, the company said it has no evidence of the compromise resulting in unauthorized activity for eBay users, and no evidence of any unauthorized access to financial or credit card information, which is stored separately in encrypted formats. However, changing passwords is a best practice and will help enhance security for eBay users.Information security and customer data protection are of paramount importance to eBay Inc., and eBay regrets any inconvenience or concern that this password reset may cause our customers. We know our customers trust us with their information, and we take seriously our commitment to maintaining a safe, secure and trusted global marketplace.Cyberattackers compromised a small number of employee log-in credentials, allowing unauthorized access to eBay\u2019s corporate network, the company said. Working with law enforcement and leading security experts, the company is aggressively investigating the matter and applying the best forensics tools and practices to protect customers.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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HOW TO CHANGE YOUR EBAY PASSWORD<\/a><\/h4>\n

by Dave Taylor<\/p>\n

Start by logging in to your account on the site, then along the top look for your name, then move the cursor over that spot:
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