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Old 09-27-2013, 06:51 AM   #1
AlexbeeintheUK
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Exclamation Attempted Account Hacking

Hi guys, did anyone else get an email from SB today informing them that someone tried accessing your account? I looked up the IP address provided in the email (188.143.234.6) and its from Russia.

Further research indicated that the IP address is linked with multiple failed hacks, most likely from a 'brute force' attempt.

Change up your passwords guys, the last thing we need is Russian spammers taking over this forum
FYI: to create a strong password use at least one capitol letter, one number and one symbol such as '@', '#' or '$'
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Old 09-27-2013, 09:46 AM   #2
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Old 09-27-2013, 02:11 PM   #3
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Re: Attempted Account Hacking

Thanks for the warning Alex

That comic is terrifying and hilarious
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