Yahoo Acknowledges Hacking Attempt, Resets Passwords for Affected Accounts.

From Yahoo Tumblr blog:

Security attacks are unfortunately becoming a more regular occurrence. Recently, we identified a coordinated effort to gain unauthorized access to Yahoo Mail accounts. Upon discovery, we took immediate action to protect our users, prompting them to reset passwords on impacted accounts.

Based on our current findings, the list of usernames and passwords that were used to execute the attack was likely collected from a third-party database compromise. We have no evidence that they were obtained directly from Yahoo’s systems. Our ongoing investigation shows that malicious computer software used the list of usernames and passwords to access Yahoo Mail accounts. The information sought in the attack seems to be names and email addresses from the affected accounts’ most recent sent emails.

Yahoo has initiated password rest to affected accounts.

Upon reading this announcement I changed the passwords to all my Yahoo account. Yes, I do have multiple Yahoo accounts.

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Yahoo! to acquire Tumblr while avoiding the letter “E”

It is official, Yahoo! to acquire Tumblr. for 1.1 Billion Dollars, US Dollars.

Per the agreement and our promise not to screw it up, Tumblr will be independently operated as a separate business. David Karp will remain CEO. The product, service and brand will continue to be defined and developed separately with the same Tumblr irreverence, wit, and commitment to empower creators.

That is one promise for Yahoo! to keep.

Then again, Yahoo! has been pretty good with their other “E”-deficient acquisition known as Flickr.

At least one guy named David at Tumblr is excited about the acquisition.

By the way, there’s the period at the end of Tumblr’s logo. It matches the exclamation point at the end of Yahoo!.

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Flickr App now supports Hashtags

Flickr App for iOS now support Hashtags.

What’s New in Version 2.11.820

  • Hashtags! Add a hashtag in your photo’s title or description, tap on the hashtag and instantly see all photos with that hashtag.
  • #FlickrFriday: Add #FlickrFriday to your photo and instantly participate in Flickr’s weekly photo challenge. Details and the weekly theme here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/flickrfriday/
  • Bug fixes

Everyone loves hashtags! Even Facebook is reportedly working to support hashtags.

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Flickr is giving out Holiday Gift, 3 months of Free Pro Account

Flickr is giving out Holiday Gift to the users that includes 3 months of:

  • Unlimited photo uploads (50MB per photo)
  • Unlimited viewing of your entire photo library
  • Post any of your photos or videos in up to 60 group pools
  • Download your original, high-resolution photos
  • Upload and play unlimited HD videos

Flickr Users can claim this holiday gift until January 4th, 2013.

Flickr Pro costs:

  • 3 months for $6.95
  • 1 year for $24.95 (save $2.95) *
  • 2 years for $44.95 (save $10.95 and pay only $1.87/month!) *

* Read this note on Flickr Help page.

Recently Flickr also updates its iOS App.

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Flickr 2.0 for iOS

Flickr 2.0 for iOS is now available.

What’s New in Version 2.00.762
The all-new Flickr App is a complete redesign of the previous version.  It’s now easier to use, more beautiful and includes more of the great features you love using on Flickr.com, including:

  • Simple sign-up and registration process
  • 16 unique camera filters
  • Full Groups capabilities
  • Explore interesting photos from around the world and nearby
  • And more!

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