Amazon resets passwords following Black Friday leak fears

Jason Murdock
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Retailer has "no reason to believe" passwords were improperly used

Amazon has reset a number of user account passwords after fears that log-in details were compromised as the online retailer enters one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. An email sent ...

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