It's that time again! Time for me to give you a few tips on keeping your internet life safe, and hack-free.
- Don't use the same password on all the sites that you use! If you use windows, KeePass is a good application for keeping all of your passwords in one place (and locked with a master password!) so that you don't forget them. If you are using a mac, you can use the Keychain which comes with your mac (it's in applications/utilities) or 1Password is what I personally use ;).
- Make sure that your e-mail password is different than any password you use on a site! If someone gets into your e-mail, they can use the 'lost password' functions on sites to get into any site that you play.
- It's a good idea to change your password monthly (or more often than that!).
I know that it's a hassle changing passwords and trying to remember them, which is why I linked to software that can help with that (or you can use the Keychain that comes with your mac!). Really, it's worth it to not log into your favorite sites one day to see that everything has been taken.
Posted by Keith
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And apparently "widget" means "that obvious stuff I've been looking for for 10 minutes". I think you need to work on your layman's vocab and actually explaining where things went. :/
Or to log into WoW and see all your things are gone and your char is naked right Keith? lol
Have a friend who's been hacked twice this month. He should have listened to me and got an authenticator...
Have a friend who's been hacked twice this month. He should have listened to me and got an authenticator...
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Thanks for the post, great info there. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
However I don't see any info for Linux users.
However I don't see any info for Linux users.
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There's also a Mac port of KeePass called KeePass X.
(I use KeePass at work, and needed to be able to use it on both platforms.)
(I use KeePass at work, and needed to be able to use it on both platforms.)
Thanks for the reminder, Keith. =) As I've said to others, I'd trust you with my computer any day~
...And much love to whoever drew the police Kumos. o.o
...And much love to whoever drew the police Kumos. o.o
Eeep. There's two passwords that I always use, I have a terrible memory. xD
I personally use KeyScrambler, although it only protects against keyloggers. FireFox has a save password function, although I don't think it's a good idea to use, even though I use it. xD
I'll try to change my password ASAP.
I personally use KeyScrambler, although it only protects against keyloggers. FireFox has a save password function, although I don't think it's a good idea to use, even though I use it. xD
I'll try to change my password ASAP.
Thank you Mr. Keith! :3
And Mr. Kumos thing!
And I do agree, unlike neopets and other petsites, the people working here actually seem to CARE about preserving our security, and actually take the time to remind us of things such as this.
And Mr. Kumos thing!
And I do agree, unlike neopets and other petsites, the people working here actually seem to CARE about preserving our security, and actually take the time to remind us of things such as this.
I love how the ones NOT screaming about a conspiracy are the ones being treated like completely unreasonable idiots, LOL.
@PaintedSavages No one sold our info, okay? No one did that in 07 either! Its just some shitty rumor mills spewing out shit for the fun of it. Some of it came from some of the people at Virtual Pet List back in 07. Some of the rest came from the channers.
Thanks for the tips Keith!<img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
Oh, KeePass looks interesting, is it really good? I've been using PasswordsMax, but it's not free. I've been happy with it. Wondering if I should try KeePass. I don't change my passwords enough. I should really work on that! Comment me if you have any input on the software I use or want to try, thanks :-)
Change password every month? I don't even have to do that AT WORK.
Even so, I have a different password for every site (excluding the ones I don't care much about... like facebook) and an entirely different one for e-mail. I shall continue feeling safe, until someone hacks me, I guess...
Even so, I have a different password for every site (excluding the ones I don't care much about... like facebook) and an entirely different one for e-mail. I shall continue feeling safe, until someone hacks me, I guess...
I love KeePass by the way. Makes things so much easier. Hack KeePass, and you hacked the whole internet package of someone! How cool!
Thanks for letting us know Keith. I've got to change that pass now. I've had it since, I guess late 07? Well it needs to be updated anyways.
Thanks for the reminder.
It's good practice to change your password.
I get busy with life and forget.
It's good practice to change your password.
I get busy with life and forget.
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i love you thanks for keeping care of use
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The hashes being posted are from JUNE, when the exploit happened. We've asked people to change their passwords multiple times since then.
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Thanks for the clarification, Keith <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> (and the reminder - it's always useful to have a nudge in the direction of "change your password" every now and then <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> )
The hashes being posted are from JUNE, when the exploit happened. We've asked people to change their passwords multiple times since then.
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Thanks for the clarification, Keith <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> (and the reminder - it's always useful to have a nudge in the direction of "change your password" every now and then <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> )
You know, this news update made me realize that it's probably not a good idea that I use the same info for everything.. I think I'll change it now, thanks Keith <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
People are you serious?`What is so difficult finding the link to change your Password? o.o Click PREF on top and then Password. Nothing easier then that...
never mind me, read the rest of the page.
question though, does changing your password really help? obv. it helps to make it hard to guess, but if its something like 349834qfh73 i won't be guessed. changing hasnt got a point because of someone pulls a prank like that mysql injection they get it all anyway!
question though, does changing your password really help? obv. it helps to make it hard to guess, but if its something like 349834qfh73 i won't be guessed. changing hasnt got a point because of someone pulls a prank like that mysql injection they get it all anyway!
so did someone get a hold of the passwords again, or is this really a friendly reminder?<img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
@TheTrueToadSage: Hover over Prefs, go to Customize Sidebar, and there'll be an option Password that you can click on to change it. :3
I have no idea what's going on, I obviously missed something, but the people screaming CONSPIRACY have me just laughing my ass off. Really guys? If you're all such paranoid fucks then get out, we don't want you here. And I'm sure Keith and the staff don't appreciate the distrust. I personally trust Keith BECAUSE he does things like this. If he wanted to screw us all over, he would've done it a long time ago. And like many of you have said, it's a petsite, so what would be the point?
You kids nowadays and your constant conspiracy theory bullshit. It gets OLD. Sigh.
You kids nowadays and your constant conspiracy theory bullshit. It gets OLD. Sigh.
Keith
STAFF
Also, I'll say it again for 'what happened', it's the same thing that we've made <strong>multiple posts</strong> on. The user information that's being posted today is the same user information that was posted <strong>months ago</strong> that was got during a MySQL Injection attack which happened almost a year ago. At that time (and multiple times since then) we've made news posts asking users to change their passwords and keep up with good security practices.
I don't trust KeePass, but thank you for the update. I have no clue what happened, and it's probably best that I not know what's been done. However, curiosity does get the better of me. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
Keith
STAFF
Lyliko, if you honestly have a method of logic that allows you to think that I could <strong>sell user accounts</strong> (or personal information which is illegal, btw) to <strong>fund a layout</strong>, then I suggest you hit the log out button.
The cash shop is our primary (only) source of income and it provides more than enough to fund projects like the layout switch. Not only that, but we have income from our other sites (Valenth and Squiby). I think that the IRS would have trouble looking at our source of income sheets and seeing $5 made from selling user personal information.
The cash shop is our primary (only) source of income and it provides more than enough to fund projects like the layout switch. Not only that, but we have income from our other sites (Valenth and Squiby). I think that the IRS would have trouble looking at our source of income sheets and seeing $5 made from selling user personal information.
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I lol'd
IcabodCrane- How exactly is Keith insinuating this is your fault? I certainly don't see anything resembling that.
As always, thanks for the reminder Keith. And people? Calm down.
I lol'd
IcabodCrane- How exactly is Keith insinuating this is your fault? I certainly don't see anything resembling that.
As always, thanks for the reminder Keith. And people? Calm down.
@IcabodCrane
LOL how is he saying this is your fault?
and if you know who's doing this, srsly come forward and just fucking say it. if you file a ticket or something i seriously doubt that person will know. what is this, the first grade? this isn't some bully cheating off your math homework, this is serious biz and not telling someone you know valuable info is stupid.
did this person tell you they were the hacker? o__O
LOL how is he saying this is your fault?
and if you know who's doing this, srsly come forward and just fucking say it. if you file a ticket or something i seriously doubt that person will know. what is this, the first grade? this isn't some bully cheating off your math homework, this is serious biz and not telling someone you know valuable info is stupid.
did this person tell you they were the hacker? o__O
Being overly concerned about your accounts doesn't seem so bad to me. It makes people open up their eyes and realize something could potentially occur, so preventing it isn't bad idea. However, I will admit I'm a little concerned that this is happening again. I would like for once that the users be told the truth about how secure our account really are, and if not, why nothing's been done to change it. I'm getting scared, not only because I donate quite often, but because this happens pretty often. :S
@Lyliko: Illegal? How? Was it on the black market? Was the Russian Mob involved? Were there meetings in abandoned warehouses? This is the first time I've heard this, and nothing you've mentioned makes it sound illegal.
And Ichabod, omg. "I know who's doing this but I can't say because they'll hack me oh noes!" Didn't you just say your computer is pretty well protected? Going back on what you said now?
And Ichabod, omg. "I know who's doing this but I can't say because they'll hack me oh noes!" Didn't you just say your computer is pretty well protected? Going back on what you said now?
Why don't we all just play on sites that we don't trust. Boohoo. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
I don't see why anyone is taking those boards worth a grain of salt.
How can you beleive a person who is supposedly trying to protect your passwords and accounts if they stole or hacked somebody else's account to say so?
How can you beleive a person who is supposedly trying to protect your passwords and accounts if they stole or hacked somebody else's account to say so?
OBVIOUSLY THIS IS ALL A CONSPIRACY BY THE GOVERNMENT TO TRY AND COVER UP AN ALIEN INVASION!! THE MOON LANDING WAS STAGED!!
On Gaia and Neopets it is illegal for users to sell the items for real money. Same goes for this site.
@ney technically if he had the money before he told them to change it it'd be like being paid to hack a bank and then the bank changing their pin while the seller walks away with the money. I don't know what's going on here but I'm pretty fucking mad that Keith's insinuating this is my fault. I know who did it, but they threatened to hack me if I said a word... my computer's worth more than a petsite, so excuse me for not saying something.
God damn...if some of you people have so little faith in the site and it's owner and staff, why are you still here? Just so you can try to lend some kind of credence to these little ploys when they happen and try to panic the rest of the users while they're trying to get the situation under control?
Oh god, the posts disappeared! That couldn't possibly be because they contained sensitive information...oh no. It must be because Keith is trying to cover something up, right?
Oh god, the posts disappeared! That couldn't possibly be because they contained sensitive information...oh no. It must be because Keith is trying to cover something up, right?
guys what would keith possibly gain out of selling our information and THEN telling us to change our passwords? that's like someone hacking your bank account and telling you to change your pin so that they can't hack your bank account.
if keith seriously wanted to (and i seriously doubt he would ever do this) sell our information why would he try and help us afterwards?? why wouldn't he just tell us to "fuck off"? what do you think he's using the money for anyways? bikini waxes?
srsly guys srsly.
if keith seriously wanted to (and i seriously doubt he would ever do this) sell our information why would he try and help us afterwards?? why wouldn't he just tell us to "fuck off"? what do you think he's using the money for anyways? bikini waxes?
srsly guys srsly.
Lyliko, you aren't really helping. People will get more worried and the hackers more eager to keep doing what they are doing. Hackers like attention, that's why they show off like that. Of course they should delete everything related to it, if everybody starts to panic everything sure will get better, right?
And really, where people spend their money doesn't really concern anybody else, does it? How does buying stuff on other sites makes it illegal? Sorry if I'm missing something here :/
And really, where people spend their money doesn't really concern anybody else, does it? How does buying stuff on other sites makes it illegal? Sorry if I'm missing something here :/