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DreamHost confirms breach exposed FTP logins and webmail sessions
Original: DreamHost confirms data breach exposed FTP logins and webmail sessions
Web hosting provider DreamHost has confirmed a data breach that exposed customers' FTP logins and active webmail sessions. The company disclosed the incident through a public statement reported by cybersecurity outlets. Exposed FTP credentials could allow attackers to access and modify customer websites, while stolen webmail session data raises concerns about unauthorized email access. Customers are being urged to update their passwords and review account security.
Why now: Active hosting customers are concerned about potential website and email compromise following confirmation that credentials were exposed.
Evidence
- DreamHost confirms data breach exposed FTP logins and webmail sessions · BleepingComputer
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