[TerryT]

Pics highlighting the problem are attached. 

I got an email advising that a reply has been posted by bigdirtysheep to a topic I was watching i.e. Replacing rear door lock....by BrendanP.  Let's name it Exhibit A for hits and giggles.

I click on the link provided in Exhibit B and it takes me to the topic originated by BrendanP (Exhibit C) but there are no posts by bigdirtysheep.

The problem is repeated in the email advising a reply has been posted by druggist to the same thread (D, E, F).
 
Can any of our computery guys advise what is happening and how to stop it?  I'm as good with computer tech stuff as I am with automotive electrics and women...rubbish!! 

[Surferdude]

Pretty sure Shambles posted recently about druggists account being hacked so he suspended it and advised Druggist.

[CraigB]

Pretty sure Shambles posted recently about druggists account being hacked so he suspended it and advised Druggist.

Druggists account still appears to be compromised and recently used so I've placed a full ban on it until Shambles can sort it out

https://i30ownersclub.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1966

[TerryT]

@CraigB. Do you know if the story with bigdirtysheep is the same?

I reckon he should be suspended just on account of that name. Very suss.
  

[CraigB]

@CraigB. Do you know if the story with bigdirtysheep is the same?

I reckon he should be suspended just on account of that name. Very suss.
  

That account is/was already banned.

[TerryT]

@CraigB. Do you know if the story with bigdirtysheep is the same?

I reckon he should be suspended just on account of that name. Very suss.
  

That account is/was already banned.

Thanks, mate.

[Shambles]

Yep - as above.

druggist has actually been on and corresponding, to reset his credentials, so the most recent access ban can be lifted.

bigdirtysheep's account remains banned as he's not been active since Nov 2019, and with 0 posts is unlikely to return.

Apologies for the notifications - the hackers are everywhere these days

[TerryT]

Apologies for the notifications - the hackers are everywhere these days

Thanks Mr. Shambles.  Just to clarify something me.  Have all forum members been getting these hacked notifications but I'm the only that has said something? 

Oh Dear, have I finally reached the "Grumpy Ol' Man" stage? 

[Surferdude]

I haven’t had any.

[TerryT]

I haven’t had any.

I'm starting to feel a little bit "special". 

[Shambles]

Only those who requested notifications of those two topics would have received emails to that effect.

And yes, you're getting grumpy 

And no, you're not special 

[TerryT]

Only those who requested notifications of those two topics would have received emails to that effect.

Ok, that now makes sense. Thanks.

[TerryT]

And yes, you're getting grumpy 

And no, you're not special 

 Mate, I'm crushed!!     

[The Gonz]

I only saw the second instance and shut down the account as admin, but when I spotted it, it was sitting as a new reply to a thread, so I expect everyone could see it.

[TerryT]

Boys, here's another one to sort out with extreme prejudice. 




And, belatedly remembering Mr. Shambles' explanation I have now 'unnotified' myself for this thread.  So, no more? 

[Shambles]

Yep, thanks @TerryT  - another remote hack that's been resolved.

There are no credential loopholes in our software - these 'hackers' are using purloined passwords, obviously from compromised accounts.

As a single thread/topic is being 'passed around' the hackers, I'll change the topic number to confuse them.

[TerryT]

@Shambles.  I received the following email.  I haven't got anything like this before and your mention of hackers made me just a tad cautious, so I didn't click on the link.

Hello TerryT!

Shambles mentioned you in the post "Re: Getting mystery emails advising that replies have been posted to forum", you can view the post at https://i30ownersclub.com/index.php?msg=523181

Regards,
i30 Owners Club

[Shambles]

That's what you receive by default when you're "tagged" as a member, like this @TerryT 

[The Gonz]

That's what you receive by default when you're "tagged" as a member, like this @TerryT 

Put the shotgun down and step away, Terry 

[TerryT]

That's what you receive by default when you're "tagged" as a member, like this @TerryT 

Put the shotgun down and step away, Terry