Account Recently Hacked - Funster Ripped Off

[Gromett]

I think he means Lastpass chuck.

Lastpass didn't have anyone's information stolen never mind 12 million people.

12 million peoples information stolen the other day

 

[Minxy]

Perhaps you could tell us what exactly happened. Despite Jim telling me its in the first post I must be a bit thick cos I still dont know how a funster got ripped off.

I assume the funster paid for something that was advertised without actually physically taking possession and the person who received the money wasn't the actual owner of the item that had originally been advertised because the real funster's account had been hacked, ie it was a scam.

 

[Minxy]

Lastpass didn't have anyone's information stolen never mind 12 million people.

Yes I know but he's easily confused poor soul!

 

[monzer]

Perhaps you could tell us what exactly happened. Despite Jim telling me its in the first post I must be a bit thick cos I still dont know how a funster got ripped off.

I'm guessing but ....

Hack account, change price of classified item to gain interest then ask potential buyer/(s) to transfer money and they will send the item.

 

[cliffanger]

Blimey Jim I’m having a bleddy nightmare!

Since changing my password and going through the 2 step thingy last night, I’ve been locked out of YouTube (Handsome Julio’s keep fit session has been SERIOUSLY delayed) and I’ve just had to completely redo my Google sign in.

I’m beginning to think the thread about being hacked was a scam!

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[ctc]

I'm guessing but ....

Hack account, change price of classified item to gain interest then ask potential buyer/(s) to transfer money and they will send the item.

Bugger! Now I'll have to think of something else.

 

[Manic]

I assume the funster paid for something that was advertised without actually physically taking possession and the person who received the money wasn't the actual owner of the item that had originally been advertised because the real funster's account had been hacked, ie it was a scam.

I would guess , there was a ebike which was very cheap and I thought suspicious

 

[pappajohn]

Do a password reset with a new password?

Usually need your old password to begin to set a new password.
If you didn't anyone could reset it

 

[Minxy]

I would guess , there was a ebike which was very cheap and I thought suspicious

Darn, I missed another bargain!

 

[Littlewheels]

You mean like passkey who were hacked and 12 million peoples information stolen the other day….

That’s exactly why l don’t use this facility.

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[monzer]

Usually need your old password to begin to set a new password.
If you didn't anyone could reset it

Nah they'll send a reset link to the registered email address

 

[Brains]

 

[Gromett]

Usually need your old password to begin to set a new password.
If you didn't anyone could reset it

No, they would need to be logged in, which kind of proves you already know the password.

 

[gus-lopez]

Can't be stressed enough, no matter who we are or what we do, we still need to be reminded from time to time.. Go get a password manager (there's even good, free ones around) and have it generate unique, random, pretty much unguessable passwords for every site you register on.. And why not do it today?

But how do you know the 'password manager' isn't set up & run by hackers?

 

[Just smiffy]

Never heard of passkey nor seen anything about it being hacked. Just did a google and non the wiser as it all seems to be an apple tech and no mention of a hack?

Do you have any other details?

I think he means Lastpass chuck.

Yes I know but he's easily confused poor soul!

I have slept since then and I have no recollection whatsoever….. I think maybe I was hacked…..

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[Brains]

But how do you know the 'password manager' isn't set up & run by hackers?

Hence you use one of the reputable companies, LastPass or KeePass

 

[Wildbill]

I would love sumone to hack my bank account they might fell sorry for me and leave me some money

 

[Wildbill]

View attachment 656793

478 trillion years don't think I have much to worry about

 

[Itsmcb]

Darn, I missed another bargain!

Ha, they wouldn't let me collect it, only shipped by courier

 

[Brains]

478 trillion years don't think I have much to worry about

That is the 2022 figures.
Give it a year or two and they will find a way of cutting 478 trillion years down to a few hours.

Hence the need for '2FA', Two Factor Authentication.

2FA Is normally something you know (such as a password),
and something you physically have (a phone, dongle key, voice, fingerprint, facial recognition etc.)

Fairly soon 2FA will become the minimum spec to even fire up your PC or to enter any website.
(This is already the case for most smart phones)

Eventually it will be Multifactor Authentication, where you PC or phone will cross check your knowledge (password) plus several of the physical traits, including DNA at some point.

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[Wildbill]

That is the 2022 figures.
Give it a year or two and they will find a way of cutting 478 trillion years down to a few hours.

Hence the need for '2FA', Two Factor Authentication.

2FA Is normally something you know (such as a password),
and something you physically have (a phone, dongle key, voice, fingerprint, facial recognition etc.)

Fairly soon 2FA will become the minimum spec to even fire up your PC or to enter any website.
(This is already the case for most smart phones)

Eventually it will be Multifactor Authentication, where you PC or phone will cross check your knowledge (password) plus several of the physical traits, including DNA at some point.

By the time I have gone through that malarky my life will have expired
Bill

 

[PP Bear]

Thanks, just changed to a much more secure P/W

 

[monzer]

Thanks, just changed to a much more secure P/W

What is it?

 

[Phill D]

Thanks, just changed to a much more secure P/W

Perhaps something other than PP Bear2 would be a better choice

 

[PP Bear]

Perhaps something other than PP Bear2 would be a better choice

Dam it, you’ve done it again. Right, here goes…..PPBear3 it is then but

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[PP Bear]

What is it?

I thought of changing it to the word incorrect, then when I get it wrong, it’ll tell me my password is incorrect.

Now how easy is that

 

[funsterSwede]

There's a saying in the IT industry (I'm in IT security) - assume breach, noone can avoid getting hacked or suffer from online services getting breached. It's how you handle it that matters, and not re-using passwords, and using two factor authentication when possible is just brilliant and will keep you way in front of the masses in terms of online security.

Any reputable password manager really will suffice, personally I use 1Password - I know it's not free - for its features and browser integrations, but I also use KeePass with my team at work and it's the ticking most boxes, it's free and supports multiple platforms.

You can never say for sure any product isn't goong to get hacked or suffer from supply chain attacks, the problem is you either have to accept that risk or take the consequences and stay offline.