MacKeeper: Security Software Apple has been hacked – lagranepoca

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MacKeeper, security software to combat malware on computers Apple , it has been hacked exposing Sensitive information of 13 million customers, reported Forbes magazine, says Fayerwayer.

The researcher Chris Vickery uncovered personal information, including passwords and phone numbers of customers MacKeeper, communicates clear that the specialized site to access that information was not necessary to enter passwords or was high encryption to conceal the data.

Fayerwayer adds that MacKeeper admitted to Forbes that the passwords you use for your users are basic protection, it is an algorithm called MD5, it is easy to decipher with free tools available from the search, but they were about upgrading to SHA512.

“The analysis of our storage systems show that only one individual won access, which was conducted by security researcher. We have been in communication with Chris and have not shared or used the information inappropriately “officially responds MacKeeper in your blog.

Although the user information did not reach the wrong hands, the reputation of MacKeerper as a security company, has been questioned, Fayerwayer ends.