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According to reports, hacking group Prodigy has once again struck, this time targeting Prodigy accounts.

The group, which has been linked to previous hacks of high-profile sites and services such as LinkedIn and MySpace, is said to have compromised a number of Prodigy accounts and posted the details online.

The compromised accounts include those of Prodigy founder Michael Bergen and CEO Jack Hughes, as well as a number of other staff members.

According to the prodigy accounts , they were able to gain access to the accounts by exploiting a vulnerability in the Prodigy website.

The group has not released any information on how many accounts were compromised in total, but it is believed to be a significant number.

Prodigy has confirmed that it is aware of the situation and is currently investigating the matter.

This is not the first time that Prodigy has been targeted by hackers. In 2012, the site was hacked and a number of user accounts were compromised.

At the time, the hackers claimed to have accessed Prodigy's database and gained access to a number of sensitive user information, including email addresses and password hashes.

It is not yet known what the hackers plan to do with the information they have accessed in this latest attack. However, given the group's track record, it is likely that they will attempt to sell the information on the black market.

Prodigy has advised all users to change their passwords immediately and to enable two-factor authentication on their accounts.

This latest attack on Prodigy is a reminder of the importance of security in the online world. Hackers are constantly looking for new ways to gain access to sensitive information and it is important for users to be vigilant in protecting their accounts.

 
Last modified 15 Nov 2022 7:03 AM by Charles L.  
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