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In response to "Serious question. My wife just got an e-mail on her work account. The heading was her password (a password she uses a lot). The body of the e-mail " by pmb

I agree with David. Almost certainly a scam.

Posted by ReluctantCynic (aka ReluctantCynic) Sep 30 '18, 12:43

Has she checked her work email to see if it was included in a security breach? I'll bet that it was.

And if so, then the hackers could have discovered her password rather easily.

https://haveibeenpwned.com/ (haveibeenpwned.com)

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This pwned website is legit? I won't get on some spam list by actually typing in my e-mail? -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Sep 30, 12:49 3
- Absolutely legit. 2 legit 2 quit in fact. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Sep 30, 12:51
- It’s legit enough that major vendors are integrating it into their products in order to increase awareness. -- nm - Beryllium Sep 30, 12:50 1
  - It was even recommended during a workplace security briefing the other day. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Sep 30, 12:52

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I agree with David. Almost certainly a scam.

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