Microsoft fixes Hotmail password reset exploit

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McLovin

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Neowin.net said:
A flaw in Hotmail that was used by hackers earlier this month to reset passwords of many of its users has now been fixed by Microsoft. The company confirmed on Thursday via a Twitter message that the exploit was actually fixed a week ago on April 20th. However, that was more than enough time for the issue to find its way among the hacker community.

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