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Regarding Password Changes - Omniscient - Jun 25, 2011
All l33t/ub3r accounts registered from before this dump (Feb 19) have had their passwords changed. You will need to do a password reset email.
https://hackforums.net/member.php?action=lostpw
All secret words are now deleted and for now the plugin is deactivated.
If you do not have access to the email you had on file please use contact form and provide your profile link and an email you have access to. I will check IP to ensure only those with previous account access get changed.
If you are not getting a password reset email please triple check your spam filters. If you have a hotmail, gmail, msn, or yahoo email those work best and our emails do go to these providers uninterrupted. They might be in a filter but overall the emails do arrive. I can check logs to ensure an email is sent and completed.
All new passwords must be 10 characters long and include uppercase, lowerscase, and numbers. Example is "As89Ds04bC". Create strong secure passwords and do not use them on any other site. If possible write the password down somewhere secure.
Now please be patient. This can take days. There are thousands of members in the same predicament and I will work as quickly as I can to fix this for everyone. While I know this is a frustrating moment for you. It's also necessary to secure your account and ensure the safety of our community.
I sincerely apologize to all involved.
* - Gavain788 - Jun 25, 2011
My new password is secure as shit :)
* - King James - Jun 25, 2011
I've done it. No need to apologize Omni, it's all for the best.
Keep up the good work.
* - maybeDeToX - Jun 25, 2011
Done, thanks a lot omni you drunkin' forum admin :D
* - FunkyStepz - Jun 25, 2011
Thank you omni i feel secure now
* - Cam G - Jun 25, 2011
Just reset my password and going to change it now again to something even more complex.
* - Lith - Jun 25, 2011
Used the contact form about 30 minutes ago.
* - Mag1c-Pot - Jun 25, 2011
Are you fucking kidding me?!
"The password you entered is of invalid length. Please enter a password between 10 and 30 characters."
Like seriously? Want me to write a fucking phrase? LOL. 8 would be enough. I don't have a 10 char pw -.-
* - Number 1 - Jun 25, 2011
(Jun 25, 2011 05:05 PM)Gavain788 Wrote: My new password is secure as shit :)
Mate, I am not sure Shit is even secured nowadays.
* - chimpy - Jun 25, 2011
I registered back in 2010, my password hasn't been changed ?
* - Interceptor| - Jun 25, 2011
I'd probably have shot myself under this kind of stress.
Good work prompting us to take security steps rather than staying silent... yeah I'm talking to you Sony.
* - 2buckz - Jun 25, 2011
Thanks for clearing this up, just changed it.
* - ๖ۣۜSkiller - Jun 25, 2011
(Jun 25, 2011 05:04 PM)Omniscient Wrote: All new passwords must be 10 characters long and include uppercase, lowerscase, and numbers. Example is "As89Ds04bC". Create strong secure passwords and do not use them on any other site. If possible write the password down somewhere secure.
This should increase security quite a bit.
I'm waiting for someone to use the password "As89Ds04bC".
* - King - Jun 25, 2011
(Jun 25, 2011 05:07 PM)Mantis™ Wrote: Are you fucking kidding me?!
"The password you entered is of invalid length. Please enter a password between 10 and 30 characters."
Like seriously? Want me to write a fucking phrase? LOL. 8 would be enough. I don't have a 10 char pw -.-
FUCK YOU.
Use this password as it suits you: "IAMAFUCKINGLAZYGAY".
10+ chars ==> Problem solved.
On-topic: Omni, check the thread in my sig. It should help the members.
* - cOld fus1on - Jun 25, 2011
Thanks Omni, just changed mine.
And everyone else should to..