Security · High impactFan score 45 · Tier B2 sources
DreamHost confirms data breach exposed FTP logins and webmail sessions
BleepingComputer · By Bill Toulas ·
DreamHost is warning of a data breach after attackers gained access to its File Manager platform for two months and stole customers' FTP/SFTP usernames and passwords. [...]
The Brief
- DreamHost warned of a data breach after attackers accessed its File Manager platform for two months.
- Attackers stole customers' FTP/SFTP usernames and passwords.
- The headline also reports that webmail sessions were exposed.
Why it matters
If you host sites or files with DreamHost, your FTP/SFTP credentials may have been stolen and should be treated as compromised.
Who’s affected
- DreamHost customers using FTP/SFTP
- DreamHost customers using webmail
What to do
- Change FTP/SFTP passwords for DreamHost accounts
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