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Mylkyjo
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia110 Posts
August 13 2011 22:37 GMT
#681
I couldn't log on just now. Had to get a new password sent to me to get on... Annoying. Changed my paypal pw too.
xBillehx
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States1289 Posts
August 13 2011 22:40 GMT
#682
On August 14 2011 07:29 Zyxds wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 14 2011 07:00 xBillehx wrote:
On August 14 2011 06:08 Zyxds wrote:
Well, GOM doesn't allow you to change profile info all of a sudden. Seems kinda shady to me.

Seems like its a smart idea until they get it fixed, otherwise you'd be sending all your new passwords to the same people who exploited this the first time. But hey, shady sounds evil, so we'll go with that.

Yeah, I'll put my trust in the company that made my info publicly available in the first place, sounds like a legit plan to me...

You're right, GOM literally posted thousands of passwords in public.

Come on dude I was just saying there's no point in entering new passwords if the exploit still existed since your new passwords would be compromised as well. You thought trying to stop people from getting their new passwords stolen until they fixed it was shady.
Taengoo ♥
Sceptor87
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada266 Posts
August 13 2011 22:41 GMT
#683
This is the reason why I don't use PayPal, why I don't do any form on online banking or billing, and why I fabricate a lot of information on accounts that I sign up for. The Playstation 3 deal taught me a lesson. Always always always lie on the internet when you're filling in forms, only change it to the truth when you want warranty or something sent to you.

I find it unbelievable that companies can just store information in a txt file. It's like they just open up Notepad and then a fuck was not given on that day. Completely unacceptable and irresponsible.
Standard,
MuTa07
Profile Joined July 2011
Netherlands71 Posts
August 13 2011 22:42 GMT
#684
I cant log into my account on GOM anymore.. I get this:
+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]


any1 know what I gotta do now? I had premium pass for august =.=
sc2 <3
Zyxds
Profile Joined September 2010
United States91 Posts
August 13 2011 22:45 GMT
#685
On August 14 2011 07:40 xBillehx wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 14 2011 07:29 Zyxds wrote:
On August 14 2011 07:00 xBillehx wrote:
On August 14 2011 06:08 Zyxds wrote:
Well, GOM doesn't allow you to change profile info all of a sudden. Seems kinda shady to me.

Seems like its a smart idea until they get it fixed, otherwise you'd be sending all your new passwords to the same people who exploited this the first time. But hey, shady sounds evil, so we'll go with that.

Yeah, I'll put my trust in the company that made my info publicly available in the first place, sounds like a legit plan to me...

You're right, GOM literally posted thousands of passwords in public.

Come on dude I was just saying there's no point in entering new passwords if the exploit still existed since your new passwords would be compromised as well. You thought trying to stop people from getting their new passwords stolen until they fixed it was shady.


No, I thought being unable to access my profile was shady, and it is. I don't really like being completely locked out of my personal info. based on the oversight of some random company. But hey, that's just me.

I know how to handle myself online and nothing of mine is compromised, I just don't like being locked out of my own profile when I've paid for services with said site.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention to arrive safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow! What a ride!
Mylkyjo
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia110 Posts
August 13 2011 22:45 GMT
#686
@MuTa07 I had the same, it should redirect you, but it wouldn't for me. I just clicked the "Forgot email address or password" link.
R1CH
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
Netherlands10342 Posts
August 13 2011 22:47 GMT
#687
Email from GOM:
Dear Valued GOMTV.net users:

We regretfully inform you that approximately at 2 AM KST, Aug.12th, there has been an attack against our web site, GOMTV.net.

We have found that some of the user information from GOMTV.net has been compromised from the attack. We suspect that the following information might have been exposed: name, location (country), e-mail address, GOMTV.net nickname and password.

We deeply apologize for the inconvenience and concern caused by the intrusion.

Since we use PayPal’s service to handle payments, we do not store nor have any payment related information on our site including your credit card numbers and bank account details.

We strongly encourage you to change your GOMTV.net password and if you have been using the same password for other web sites, we suggest changing the passwords for those sites as well.

Users who have signed up with Facebook or Twitter do not have to worry about changing their passwords as they did not have to enter separate passwords at the time of sign up.

As soon as we discovered the sign of intrusion we have conducted a complete investigation into the incident and have also taken steps to enhance security and strengthen our network system in order to provide you with better protection of your personal information.

We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding and we pledge to work harder to bring you a better and greater service experience.

If you have any concerns or questions please feel free to contact us at support@gomtv.net.

Thank you.
GOMTV.net
AdministratorTwitter: @R1CH_TL
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Seiru
Profile Joined May 2011
United States40 Posts
August 13 2011 22:47 GMT
#688
http://www.gomtv.net/2011gslsponsors5/news/65953

They made a news post about it.
xBillehx
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States1289 Posts
August 13 2011 22:47 GMT
#689
On August 14 2011 07:45 Zyxds wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 14 2011 07:40 xBillehx wrote:
On August 14 2011 07:29 Zyxds wrote:
On August 14 2011 07:00 xBillehx wrote:
On August 14 2011 06:08 Zyxds wrote:
Well, GOM doesn't allow you to change profile info all of a sudden. Seems kinda shady to me.

Seems like its a smart idea until they get it fixed, otherwise you'd be sending all your new passwords to the same people who exploited this the first time. But hey, shady sounds evil, so we'll go with that.

Yeah, I'll put my trust in the company that made my info publicly available in the first place, sounds like a legit plan to me...

You're right, GOM literally posted thousands of passwords in public.

Come on dude I was just saying there's no point in entering new passwords if the exploit still existed since your new passwords would be compromised as well. You thought trying to stop people from getting their new passwords stolen until they fixed it was shady.


No, I thought being unable to access my profile was shady, and it is. I don't really like being completely locked out of my personal info. based on the oversight of some random company. But hey, that's just me.

I know how to handle myself online and nothing of mine is compromised, I just don't like being locked out of my own profile when I've paid for services with said site.

Blizzard locks your account when it's been hacked until they fix it. Paypal locks your account when it's been compromised until they fix it. Banks lock your accounts when they've been compromised until they fix it. It's a required step to stop further damage until it's fixed, nothing shady about that.
Taengoo ♥
R1CH
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
Netherlands10342 Posts
August 13 2011 22:49 GMT
#690
I have to say I'm happy how this was handled by GOM. 1-2 days notice is better than none at all - many companies will actively try to cover up or downplay such attacks or claim that sensitive data was never stolen.
AdministratorTwitter: @R1CH_TL
TL+ Member
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37071 Posts
August 13 2011 22:50 GMT
#691
Ugh...... attack GOM? Why?!!
I dare someone to attack TL..... they'll have 5000+ ppl attack back
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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Zyxds
Profile Joined September 2010
United States91 Posts
August 13 2011 22:54 GMT
#692
On August 14 2011 07:47 xBillehx wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 14 2011 07:45 Zyxds wrote:
On August 14 2011 07:40 xBillehx wrote:
On August 14 2011 07:29 Zyxds wrote:
On August 14 2011 07:00 xBillehx wrote:
On August 14 2011 06:08 Zyxds wrote:
Well, GOM doesn't allow you to change profile info all of a sudden. Seems kinda shady to me.

Seems like its a smart idea until they get it fixed, otherwise you'd be sending all your new passwords to the same people who exploited this the first time. But hey, shady sounds evil, so we'll go with that.

Yeah, I'll put my trust in the company that made my info publicly available in the first place, sounds like a legit plan to me...

You're right, GOM literally posted thousands of passwords in public.

Come on dude I was just saying there's no point in entering new passwords if the exploit still existed since your new passwords would be compromised as well. You thought trying to stop people from getting their new passwords stolen until they fixed it was shady.


No, I thought being unable to access my profile was shady, and it is. I don't really like being completely locked out of my personal info. based on the oversight of some random company. But hey, that's just me.

I know how to handle myself online and nothing of mine is compromised, I just don't like being locked out of my own profile when I've paid for services with said site.

Blizzard locks your account when it's been hacked until they fix it. Paypal locks your account when it's been compromised until they fix it. Banks lock your accounts when they've been compromised until they fix it. It's a required step to stop further damage until it's fixed, nothing shady about that.


Had I been notified by GOM before said action had taken place (i.e. an e-mail similar to what R1CH had gotten, I would be satisfied.) I don't like being locked out of MY OWN accounts due to a companies incompetence.

I don't like being left in the dark when it's my info. at stake.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention to arrive safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow! What a ride!
deek
Profile Joined September 2010
Scotland69 Posts
August 13 2011 22:54 GMT
#693
On August 14 2011 07:19 obesechicken13 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 14 2011 07:17 yoshi245 wrote:
On August 14 2011 06:00 Soleron wrote:
On August 14 2011 05:58 obesechicken13 wrote:

Also, Rich, I'm disappointed in you. Why would you recommend keypass instead of lastpass? Is it because keypass is open source? You can't use it from multiple computers. I think it's better to use lastpass.

lastpass
Use this instead of keypass.


Lastpass could be sending your passwords to the developer. In fact the same mechanism as your comic: cool free application that gets a lot of downloads and then they have your information.

Open source is required for anything like this.



I still use lastpass despite it being sort of compromised some weeks ago, but even then the passwords that may or may not have been taken were still encrypted and people with lengthy passes would take forever to decrypt nonetheless. And since then I changed my own lastpass master pass to be something convoluted and over 20 alphanumeric.

As to the issue of it being sent to the dev, don't know anything about that, though it's a possibility with just about any of these password services that can remain as a risk.

Makes me glad I log in to GOM via facebook.

The people who hacked into lastpass (potentially, not certain if they even did) were only in long enough to get like 20 passwords from their database. Lastpass is pretty secure.


Your post shows the exact reason why Lastpass cant work, even if they only got 20 passwords.. Its 20 passwords to paypal/banks/battlenetaccounts etc, Last pass will store the info in their database with an ecryption key, but the problem is anyone else can get the encryption key as its in their program. Its like having a shop with everyones information for free if u can break into the shop, history has shown us even those in Internet Security have lax security

To attempt it with KeePass would require the hacker to break into your computer first, and thats very unlikely to happen unless you were personally targeted, because developing a worm that searched for users who ran KeePass and had an exploit available for them to access is too much time, when they could break into Lastpass and steal thousands of important user names and passwords
I hit my head on the registering button. =/
JustinMartin
Profile Joined November 2010
159 Posts
August 13 2011 22:55 GMT
#694
gomtv, omfg soo fking....
obesechicken13
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States10467 Posts
August 13 2011 22:56 GMT
#695
On August 14 2011 07:50 Seeker wrote:
Ugh...... attack GOM? Why?!!
I dare someone to attack TL..... they'll have 5000+ ppl attack back

Don't provoke. I'm mostly just happy that no one good enough at hacking hates TL.
I think in our modern age technology has evolved to become more addictive. The things that don't give us pleasure aren't used as much. Work was never meant to be fun, but doing it makes us happier in the long run.
InvertedAces
Profile Joined October 2010
United Kingdom25 Posts
August 13 2011 22:56 GMT
#696
On August 14 2011 07:50 Seeker wrote:
Ugh...... attack GOM? Why?!!
I dare someone to attack TL..... they'll have 5000+ ppl attack back

I doubt that there are that many people on TL that even have an idea on how to 'attack back'.
Pain is weakness leaving the body
CodECleaR
Profile Joined November 2010
United States395 Posts
August 13 2011 22:59 GMT
#697
On August 14 2011 07:50 Seeker wrote:
Ugh...... attack GOM? Why?!!
I dare someone to attack TL..... they'll have 5000+ ppl attack back

Correction: They would never be able to do any real damage because of R1CH
How do you beat a terran who's hardcore turtling off 3 base? Flip him on his back and walk away."
Glowbox
Profile Joined June 2010
Netherlands330 Posts
August 13 2011 23:00 GMT
#698
On August 14 2011 07:47 R1CH wrote:
Email from GOM:


You received an actual e-mail? I did not get one yet. Anyone else?
EvilTeletubby
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
Baltimore, USA22259 Posts
August 13 2011 23:02 GMT
#699
GOM -_-

Thanks for the heads-up to everyone R1CH!! <3
Moderatorhttp://carbonleaf.yuku.com/topic/408/t/So-I-proposed-at-a-Carbon-Leaf-concert.html ***** RIP Geoff
warbean
Profile Joined August 2010
United States11 Posts
August 13 2011 23:05 GMT
#700
Just got an email from the forums at Bethesda saying my account was compromised there. I think I used the same email and password there.


+ Show Spoiler +

Dear Bethesda Forum User,

We have identified a potential breach of our forum user database that occurred Friday morning, Aug 12. We have reset your forum password as a precaution, in the event that any encrypted forum user passwords were compromised.

When you next try to login to the forums, your old password will not work. Click the "I've forgotten my password link" underneath the login boxes, and follow the steps to setup a new password for your account.

We recommend you do not use your old password or a password you have used for other sites. Further, if your old forum password was used for any other online purposes, we recommend changing the password on those accounts as well.

If you have any concerns, visit the following link:
http://www.bethsoft.com/eng/contact_email.php
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