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01 Oct 2016 - Yahoo hack, 500 million accounts stolen

Yahoo confirmed on Thursday data "associated with at least 500 million user accounts" have been stolen in what may be one of the largest cybersecurity breaches ever. The company said it believes a "state-sponsored actor" was behind the data breach, meaning an individual acting on behalf of a government. The breach is said to have occurred in late 2014.

More details @ CNN

The hack leaked user account details (e-mail addresses and passwords), and reiterates the need for the end user to take some basic security measures to reduce their risk exposure when these hacks inevitably occur.

1. Do NOT use the same password on multiple accounts. Each account should have its own password. In the event of a hack, their access will be limited to that one account.
2. Use a password generator to create different random complex passwords for each of your online accounts. E.g. passwordsgenerator.net
3. Use a password manager to help you record and remember your complex passwords. Eg. Roboform or Lastpass