Hacked?

[Eibhinn]

I think there are bots who work through videofitness accounts and try to gain access and, if they gain it, use the PM feature to send spam. I recall there were a few people last year who had really weak passwords, and therefore had their accounts not hacked, but accessed, and people got spam PMs as a result. Don't use weak passwords and it's highly unlikely to happen. Even when it did, Wendy was on it super quickly. I don't think it's a huge concern.

[videofit]

Originally Posted by beanpeanut

I have read countless times how the members of this site have had problems with this, on here and other sites....makes me very concerned.

Really? This is the only post you've made on this forum.

[antbuko]

Well there is a whole other thread about users being notified of someone trying to log into their accounts. I can't find the thread but it's here somewhere.

[Izzy]

Originally Posted by videofit

Really? This is the only post you've made on this forum.

Maybe because she just joined 2 months ago? Not everyone feels comfortable posting especially if they are new. It's giving the benefit of a doubt.

[Joni O]

Originally Posted by Eibhinn

I think there are bots who work through videofitness accounts and try to gain access and, if they gain it, use the PM feature to send spam. I recall there were a few people last year who had really weak passwords, and therefore had their accounts not hacked, but accessed, and people got spam PMs as a result. Don't use weak passwords and it's highly unlikely to happen. Even when it did, Wendy was on it super quickly. I don't think it's a huge concern.

This is all I'm aware of, too.

[beanpeanut]

Originally Posted by Eibhinn

I think there are bots who work through videofitness accounts and try to gain access and, if they gain it, use the PM feature to send spam. I recall there were a few people last year who had really weak passwords, and therefore had their accounts not hacked, but accessed, and people got spam PMs as a result. Don't use weak passwords and it's highly unlikely to happen. Even when it did, Wendy was on it super quickly. I don't think it's a huge concern.

Yes, I think this is what I was referring to, I will try and make sure I have a sound password, thank you for this response.

Beanpeanut

[beanpeanut]

Originally Posted by antbuko

Well there is a whole other thread about users being notified of someone trying to log into their accounts. I can't find the thread but it's here somewhere.

I remember a thread some time ago like this too, thanks.

Beanpeanut

[beanpeanut]

Originally Posted by mtnmom

Never.

But a troll comes along now and then.

I am not a troll, if this is what you mean? but if it's just a comment, sorry.


Beanpeanut

[beanpeanut]

Originally Posted by Izzy

Maybe because she just joined 2 months ago? Not everyone feels comfortable posting especially if they are new. It's giving the benefit of a doubt.

Thank you for the nice post, it is uncomfortable being new and joining the forum. I wanted to start off with an introduction but since I was new and worried about others gaining access to members accounts , it made me a bit scared so I thought asking about it might be more reassuring. I guess all I really did was offend long time members.


Beanpeanut

[toomuchjoy]

Sorry trolls give newbies a bad name. Welcome!