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As topranks mentioned, all this data is already available and anyone could download it. However, in most leaks, you can't just use the information as the passw
by kuzimoto 7y ago
As topranks mentioned, all this data is already available and anyone could download it.
However, in most leaks, you can't just use the information as the passwords are (hopefully) hashed/salted. That said, it is trivial to crack md5 if passwords are stored using that method.
Also, not all leaks contain passwords, some might just be lists of email addresses or other information.
- mangatmodi 7y agoThis is about making is easier to attack a particular person, but privacy concern. Breaks the anonymity on internet.
- lotu 7y agoThis is a fair point and it has to be weighed against the value of the data to the individual. I generally feel they have struck the correct balance but if you think different approach is warranted you should explain it and why it better balances these different needs.
- kuzimoto 7y agoThe companies that were responsible for the data in the first place are ones to blame for breaking "the anonymity on internet". Anything that anyone does after the fact is moot.