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Critical vulnerability in all versions of Linux.

Critical vulnerability in all versions of Linux. Please check with your vendor for updates and plan to apply patches as soon as possible. For more information, see: https://xint.io/blog/copy-fail-linux-distributions

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YALE-MSS-9.2.2: Do not reuse passwords for multiple accounts

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YALE-MSS-9.2: Utilize secure passwords for authentication

YALE-MSS-9.2.2: Do not reuse passwords for multiple accounts

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Password reuse makes a user more vulnerable to credential stuffing. Credential stuffing is a technique where attackers take breached credentials from one platform and attempt to use them elsewhere. This attack relies on users having the same credentials across multiple sites.

Unique passwords must be used for all accounts.

Your Yale NetID password must not be used for any other account, including personal accounts.

Consider using a password manager. Additional information can be found at the link below.

https://cybersecurity.yale.edu/protect-your-identity