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I got an email today suggesting that I change my SPG password. I do not own a timeshare with them. I only have the AMEX card with the SPG points.
Here is what the email says:
Change your password today to help protect your information.
SPG® has many layers of account security in place to keep your Starpoints® balance and other profile information safe. Over the past week, we have been actively investigating potential unauthorized access to a low number of SPG accounts. We suspect this activity is due to large breaches at other companies (not SPG) where user credentials are stolen and then used for unauthorized access to other accounts, such as SPG accounts. In order to further protect your account and ensure data security we recommend you update your SPG password today.
Account security best practices:
1. Use different log-in credentials on spg.com than you use on other websites.
2. Check your account often and look for emails that notify you about account changes.
3. Change your password regularly.
4. Promptly report any suspicious activity to us.
How to create a more secure password:
• Use a complex password that includes a mix of at least six letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Create a unique username rather than using your email address as your username.
How to update your SPG password:
1. Log in at spg.com and select "My Account."
2. Within the "Manage My Account" section, select "My Profile."
3. Choose "Edit" in the "Username and Password" section.
4. Create a new password that contains six or more characters, including at least one letter, one number and one symbol.
5. Click "Save Changes" when complete.
Here is what the email says:
Change your password today to help protect your information.
SPG® has many layers of account security in place to keep your Starpoints® balance and other profile information safe. Over the past week, we have been actively investigating potential unauthorized access to a low number of SPG accounts. We suspect this activity is due to large breaches at other companies (not SPG) where user credentials are stolen and then used for unauthorized access to other accounts, such as SPG accounts. In order to further protect your account and ensure data security we recommend you update your SPG password today.
Account security best practices:
1. Use different log-in credentials on spg.com than you use on other websites.
2. Check your account often and look for emails that notify you about account changes.
3. Change your password regularly.
4. Promptly report any suspicious activity to us.
How to create a more secure password:
• Use a complex password that includes a mix of at least six letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Create a unique username rather than using your email address as your username.
How to update your SPG password:
1. Log in at spg.com and select "My Account."
2. Within the "Manage My Account" section, select "My Profile."
3. Choose "Edit" in the "Username and Password" section.
4. Create a new password that contains six or more characters, including at least one letter, one number and one symbol.
5. Click "Save Changes" when complete.
