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It
is now time to reset your passwords if you are using GoToMyPC remote desktop
access service and there’s a reason for that. The
GoToMYPC service has been targeted by a very sophisticated password attack and
the security team has recommended resetting all customer passwords immediately.
In a statement on the GoToMyPC
status page, the company says:
“Unfortunately, the GoToMYPC service
has been targeted by a very sophisticated password attack.
To protect you, the
security team recommended that we reset all customer passwords immediately.
Effective immediately, you will be
required to reset your GoToMYPC password before you can login again.
To reset your password please use
your regular GoToMYPC login link.
Recommendations for a strong
password:
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Don’t use a word from the dictionary
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Select strong passwords that can't
easily be guessed with 8 or more characters
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Make it Complex – Randomly add
capital letters, punctuation or symbols
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Substitute numbers for letters that
look similar (for example, substitute “0” for “o” or “3” for “E”.
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GoToMyPC is recommending customers
enable two-step verification which will mean any potential hackers will need
more than your password alone to access your account.
Citrix, the company behind GoToMyPC,
is still investigating the hack and has posted on Twitter : “We've reached out
to find out more about what has happened, and we'll update this post when we hear
something.”
