My ATS Account just got hacked

originally posted by: ArMaP

originally posted by: Encia22
I believe changing passwords won't make any difference. In my opinion, the hacks weren't at a profile level (like what you or I would do to change an avatar), but directly in the database... cleaner and faster, and for which one would only need admin access to the backend.

I disagree, as all the changes that were made were things that can be changed on the "account" page.

Perhaps you are correct. Thinking back, the changes were erratic, time-wise, even if in realtime. Working directly on the database would probably have had multiple accounts affected contemporarily.

originally posted by: Kurokage
What I find odd is that my account/avatar was changed yesterday after all the chaos, so they came back and did mine?? Was anyone else changed yesterday? I wasn't active either when it happened as most have been??

Yes, mine was changed yesterday also - literally just after I posted on this thread.
I am expecting that the issue is still live and someone has access to any account.

a reply to: UKTruth

Yes, mine was changed yesterday also - literally just after I posted on this thread.
I am expecting that the issue is still live and someone has access to any account.

I imagine that who ever has found the ATS weakspot will continue to be a pain till the end. I imagine it's a simlar weakspot that was used before when everybody was signed out.

never mind old age dyslexia kicking in

Good Morning BernnieJGato

originally posted by: BernnieJGato
look here at the post above mine named johnrob join date june 16th 2024 , ain't that past when all the new accounts weren't able to log in cause they didn't get the automated emails.

Joined in May but have only posted once since then and its the deleted post above you??

a reply to: AlroyFarms

i misread it thought it 6 and it was a 5

a reply to: AlroyFarms

and good morning to you,

a reply to: Kurokage

i misread it thought it was the sixth month and it was the fifth month. blamed it on old age dyslexia.

originally posted by: Kurokage

originally posted by: BernnieJGato
look here at the post above mine named johnrob join date june 16th 2024 , ain't that past when all the new accounts weren't able to log in cause they didn't get the automated emails.

Joined in May but have only posted once since then and its the deleted post above you??

Odd, isn't it?

Keep an eye out for those "sleeper" accounts now coming out of the woodwork

originally posted by: johnrob

Anyone else getting PayPal payment Request ?

I got 2 so far .

originally posted by: Flyingclaydisk
FOLKS!!! ARE Y'ALL DUMBER THAN A STUMP???

How long is going to take you to understand...this site is seriously compromised??

They have your profile...they have your passwords...they have your emal...they have...EVERY-THING!!

How can y'all not see this???

Everything you post (can be manipulated)...everything you are (avatar, signatures, etc) (can be manipulated).

Can y'all not understand???? Jeezus!!

Hey, ATS was fun (very), for many years. ATS was even very informative, for a long while. BUT...right now...ATS is STRAIGHT UP DANGEROUS!!

If you can't see it, well...then best of luck to you!

That is all

well they are a admin or mod so yeah thats a given. the trick is to lock even the mods and admins out with a unguessable password. Just go to a site that will generate a high encryption passcode,apply it. only th ehead mod should do this. the reason is 2 fold. If they get "hacked" after that then you know who the culprit is.

On the bright side, this does seem to be bringing folks together, friends and foes alike?

originally posted by: Oldcarpy2
On the bright side, this does seem to be bringing folks together, friends and foes alike?

Removed for new information.

a reply to: yuppa

He's been on today but he's got the dreaded avatar hack too.

Love him dearly, bless his heart, I don't think he'd do something like this.

a reply to: Ravenwatcher

Anyone else getting PayPal payment Request ?

I got a PayPal terms change notice.

I deleted it un-opened 'cuz I don't do PayPal.

originally posted by: Oldcarpy2
a reply to: yuppa

He's been on today but he's got the dreaded avatar hack too.

Love him dearly, bless his heart, I don't think he'd do something like this.

Check EVERYONES IP against former members who had Admin access. And Yeah "oh i got hacked too" is a old trick to cover up their culpability.

a reply to: yuppa

Wasted on me, mate. I'm not that tech savvy.

When I got an iPod I asked my no 2 stepdaughter how to insert a CD.....

But yes, could be a trick but much as I often disagree with RT, I don't think he'd do this.