A lot of users tend to use same password for various accounts. So, if the hacker gets one password, it means he can gain access to other accounts owned by the user.
Rediff is a very bad excuse for an internet portal. It just lives on flame-baits, scarcely dressed bollywood divas and lots of mediocrity. A simple example of their technical capability -
A Finnish friend of mine told me: Article forgot to mention that every household will be taxed for around 175€/year; known as TV/Internet Tax. Independently if TV or Internet is used in that household…