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Keychain appears compromised in Data Leak

All 311 passwords were apparently involved in a data leak- is keychain the issue? Are the passwords not safe? Just wondering what needs changing and why a few other friends allegedly had every single one of their passwords leaked too.


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Posted on Jun 23, 2021 7:39 PM

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Posted on Jun 24, 2021 2:45 PM

You can read more about how Keychain’s password monitoring works here:


https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/security/sec78e79fc3b/1/web/1


Judging only by your post, extensive password re-use is a likely culprit.

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Jun 24, 2021 2:26 PM in response to atlanta193

Hello, atlanta193.


It sounds like you’re noticing your passwords stored in keychain being vulnerable. iCloud Keychain is a great way to manage your passwords and it includes some features on keeping your passwords strong and secure.


Take a look at these articles on how to identify and change vulnerable passwords:


Change a weak password on iPhone


Manage passwords using keychains on Mac


Furthermore, you can review password recommendations here: Password security recommendations


Best regards.

Keychain appears compromised in Data Leak

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