If you're a fan of digital comic books or even a casual reader, chances are you woke up this morning to an email from ComiXology detailing a mandatory password reset after discovering a database security breach.
ComiXology emailed an "important security notice" to its customers on Thursday morning that details how an "unauthorized individual" recently gained access to one of their databases of customer information.
Although payment account information is not stored on ComiXology servers, the unauthorized access did manage to tap into "usernames, email addresses and cryptographically protected passwords."
"Even though we store our passwords in protected form, as a precautionary measure we are requiring all users to change their passwords on the comiXology platform and recommend that you promptly change your password on any other website where you use the same or a similar password," the email reads.
"We have taken additional steps to strengthen our security procedures and systems, and we will continue to implement improvements on an ongoing basis," ComiXology added, noting the service never requests personal or account information in emails and customers should "exercise caution" should someone request such details in the future.
ComiXology customers can click here to reset their password, and as recommended above, might want to consider doing the same on other websites, especially where the same login details are used.
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