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DreamHost breach exposed FTP and webmail credentials
Original: DreamHost says attackers exploited its File Manager and accessed FTP/SFTP passwords from users who signed in Aug–Oct 23.
DreamHost says attackers exploited its File Manager tool and accessed FTP/SFTP passwords of users who signed in between August and October 2023. Some webmail credentials were also exposed, and a few mailboxes may have been viewed. The hosting company has reset affected logins and its investigation is ongoing, while security experts urge administrators to rotate their passwords and check for unauthorized access.
Why now: A hosting provider breach potentially exposing many customers' credentials is a live security concern, prompting users and admins to check and rotate passwords.
Evidence
- DreamHost says attackers exploited its File Manager and accessed FTP/SFTP passwords from users who signed in Aug–Oct 23. Some webmail credentials were exposed; a few mailboxes may have been viewed. DreamHost reset affected logins; its investigation continues. Admins: rotate… · cyberseckyle@infosec.exchange · 1
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