- Jun 9, 2013
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GoToMyPC, a remote computer administration service offered by Citrix, has forced a password reset for all customers in the wake of what they call a “very sophisticated password attack.”
“Effective immediately, you will be required to reset your GoToMyPC password before you can login again,” the company told customers via email on Sunday, and advised them to use their regular GoToMyPC login link to reset the password, or go through the “Forgot Password” link located under the GoToMyPC account login.
Users were asked not to choose the same password as before, to avoid using words that come up in a dictionary, to make it longer that 7 characters, and to make it complex.
Unfortunately, the company didn’t add one more crucial piece of advice: “Don’t use a password you’re already using for some other online account.”
They did, however, advise users to use the 2-step verification option to protect their accounts.
Full Article. GoToMyPC remote desktop service resets all passwords in wake of attack - Help Net Security
“Effective immediately, you will be required to reset your GoToMyPC password before you can login again,” the company told customers via email on Sunday, and advised them to use their regular GoToMyPC login link to reset the password, or go through the “Forgot Password” link located under the GoToMyPC account login.
Users were asked not to choose the same password as before, to avoid using words that come up in a dictionary, to make it longer that 7 characters, and to make it complex.
Unfortunately, the company didn’t add one more crucial piece of advice: “Don’t use a password you’re already using for some other online account.”
They did, however, advise users to use the 2-step verification option to protect their accounts.
Full Article. GoToMyPC remote desktop service resets all passwords in wake of attack - Help Net Security
