Subj : UK MP email passwords stolen and sold on dark web
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu May 30 2024 14:30:06

UK MP email passwords stolen and sold on dark web

Date:
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:14:18 +0000

Description:
MPs have had passwords stolen and leaked on the dark web, putting critical 
services in a highly vulnerable state

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Following warnings from MI5 that those involved in the UK electoral process 
could be targeted by China and Russia in attacks to manipulate or compromise, 
a new study has found that MPs parliamentary email passwords could be up for 
grabs on the dark web. 

Research undertaken by Proton, creator of one of the best password managers , 
showed that over 200 passwords used by MPs to access parliamentary accounts 
had been found on the dark web, with one MP having 10 passwords exposed. 

The password leakage puts many highly sensitive parliamentary services at 
risk, with Proton notifying the affected MPs. Urgent warning 

Many people underestimate their vulnerability, but the reality is that 
everyone is a potential target, said Eammonn Maguire, head of account 
security at Proton. 

Vigilance is essential for anyone in the public eye to safeguard both 
personal and national security, and we call on the new government after the 
General Election to take cybersecurity seriously, and for all MPs to adopt 
better account security practices. 

With the UK set to head to the polls on July 4th this year, London Mayor 
Sadiq Knah, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Labour Leader Keir Starmer have 
all had their likeness manipulated in deepfakes, some more obviously fake 
than others, highlighting the potential for political adversaries or foreign 
agents to mislead the public and potentially sway the outcome of the 
election. 

A parliamentary spokesperson told CityAM , Parliament takes cyber security 
extremely seriously. We have robust measures in place, including providing 
advice to users to make them aware of the risks and how to manage their 
digital safety  working closely with our partners in the National Cyber 
Security Centre. More from TechRadar Pro Here is our guide to the best 
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