With email service providers implementing better security measures in recent years, cybercriminals have been turning...

Published: 10:05 am April 23, 2023
Updated: 10:24 am October 8, 2025
Police Are Encouraging People To Improve Their Cyber Security Following A Spate Of Hackings Of Old Email Accounts

With email service providers implementing better security measures in recent years, cybercriminals have been turning their attention to legacy accounts.

Such accounts are often over 10 years old and are easier to hack – especially if they have weak passwords.

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