Pinterest password change request - is it legit?

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   stuff4kidsposted 11 years ago

   Hi,
   I'm new to Pinterest and just received an email from apparently from them asking me to change my password as there had been some security issue (a virus called Heartbleed).
   
   I juts wanted to check if anyone knows if this is legitimate or if it is some kind of phishing scam?
   
   Thanks in advance.   

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      Matthew Meyerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Lifehacker has a few good write ups as well.
      http://gizmodo.com/heartbleed-why-the-i … 1560812671
      
      If you are not doing so now, it might be a good time to try a utility like LastPass, use unique passwords for each account, and enable 2 step authentication for all accounts that support it.
      
      http://lifehacker.com/tag/lastpass
      http://lifehacker.com/5938565/heres-eve … -right-now
      
      Also be aware that some sites, LastPass included, have a basic tool that only checks for presence of server elements, and not the specific version with vulnerabilities.
      
      More info on that in this forum thread.
      http://hubpages.com/forum/post/2572438

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      TDowlingposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Check out the  Hub on the Heart Bleed Bug at http://rachaelohalloran.hubpages.com/hu … ng-Hacked#

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      sheilamyersposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      As the others said, it's probably legit. But I'd like to post a warning for everyone regarding emails requesting or warning you to change your passwords. Although I haven't heard of any scams playing on the recent Heart Bleed Bug, I'm sure there will be some people jumping on it in order to get a hold of account information. Scam emails, especially those that look like they're from your bank or credit card company, have been circulating for many years. If and when you receive an email from any website asking you to change your password, don't use the links they provide. The best way to do this is to type the site URL (the one you know is real, not the one in the email) into your browser bar (or click on your bookmark) so you know you're at the real site and not some realistic knockoff created by a scammer. Once there, sign in as you usually do, go to your account information, and change your password and other information. Am I paranoid? Maybe, but better safe than sorry.

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   chasmacposted 11 years ago

   I found this online. It mentions other sites at risk too.
   
   Pinterest: "We fixed the issue on Pinterest.com, and didn't find any evidence of mischief. To be extra careful, we e-mailed Pinners who may have been impacted, and encouraged them to change their passwords."
   
   Read more: HEARTBLEED BUG: List of passwords you should change - KMSP-TV http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/25 … z2yb6RroOy

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      stuff4kidsposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you!

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   psycheskinnerposted 11 years ago

   It's legit and you should do it.  Also look into the status of other sites you have an account with.

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      stuff4kidsposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you! That's great. I'll do it.

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   jansharesposted 11 years ago

   I received one from my credit union and another from Twitter yesterday. It is real. I saw the forum here yesterday.

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      stuff4kidsposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you so much!
      
      

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   The Examiner-1posted 11 years ago

   There is a new bug around and the email change notices have to do with that. They have just acquired their protection against it. It is in a forum by TIMETRAVELER2. I have made mine in Pinterest.

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