The reason why this breach is noteworthy is because Gawker is not just a single site, but a whole network of very popular sites that reach a wide range of people (celebrity gossip, tech geeks, sci-fi geeks, porn hounds, and everything between). Now, if someone hijacks my commenting account on Lifehacker, it's not really that big a deal... but they would also have my e-mail address, and if the password is the same that means they get into my e-mail too. From there, they can cause all sorts of trouble.
No, it's not some 15 year old gaining access to missile launch codes, but that doesn't mean it's not a serious issue worth taking precautions against.
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Originally Posted by mixedmedia
I'm confused. I should be concerned if I follow one of the 'gawker' blogs?...because I don't believe I do.
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Even if you did, you might still be fine. You should be concerned if you have an account to comment on any Gawker Media site. If all you did was look at the site from time to time, you're safe.
For those who may not be aware, here is a list of Gawker Media's sites:
* Gawker.com - New York City media and gossip
* Gizmodo - Gadgets and technology
* Kotaku - Video games
* Jalopnik - Cars and automotive culture
* Lifehacker - Productivity tips
* Deadspin - Sports
* Jezebel - Celebrity, Sex, Fashion for women
* io9 - Science fiction
* Fleshbot - Porn
* Gawker.tv
* Cityfile
* Valleywag - San Francisco and Silicon Valley gossip
* Gawker Artists - Contemporary/Rising Art Registry
* Defamer - Hollywood news and gossip
* Sploid - News,Games/Tech
* Defamer Australia - Australian and Hollywood gossip
* Gizmodo Australia - Gadgets and technology
* Kotaku Australia - Games and gaming industry coverage
* Lifehacker Australia - Tips, tricks, tutorials, hacks, downloads and guides