inherit
142351
0
Sept 4, 2013 6:22:47 GMT -8
Coyote
You and I go hard at each other like we're going to war
87
July 2009
kanae
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Post by Coyote on Nov 27, 2011 3:56:25 GMT -8
That is probably what is going to happen. I have a few members, a couple newbies, that feel so bad about what is happening to the site that they have 'secretly' started making me a new site...daww....But going back and looking over the cbox to see what is happening, I found that they're doing it. lol. But I have a list of accounts he is trying to transfer over to my email. Is he doing this to anyone else?
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88478
0
Sept 20, 2024 6:22:00 GMT -8
Robyn
22,558
September 2006
millsberryfanrob
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Post by Robyn on Nov 27, 2011 5:47:13 GMT -8
The hacker/spammer could be reading this just as a warning.
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135684
0
Nov 27, 2011 9:42:01 GMT -8
The Dark Lord
48
January 2009
georgepotter
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Post by The Dark Lord on Nov 27, 2011 5:48:52 GMT -8
If the spammer is reading this, he's probably laughing his butt off at how big of a fuss we're making because of him.
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142351
0
Sept 4, 2013 6:22:47 GMT -8
Coyote
You and I go hard at each other like we're going to war
87
July 2009
kanae
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Post by Coyote on Nov 27, 2011 6:28:59 GMT -8
*Shrugs*
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153968
0
Nov 19, 2012 15:03:05 GMT -8
Thesealion
New Phone Who Dis?
4,124
April 2010
joemaggio
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Post by Thesealion on Nov 27, 2011 7:37:17 GMT -8
If he is reading this...
go *worst word i can think of* yourself you sick *another bad word*
sorry i don't curse but...
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142351
0
Sept 4, 2013 6:22:47 GMT -8
Coyote
You and I go hard at each other like we're going to war
87
July 2009
kanae
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Post by Coyote on Nov 27, 2011 8:51:40 GMT -8
I understand...it's irritating!
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157975
0
Aug 4, 2018 8:42:46 GMT -8
Inter{n}ational
HAI DER (:
2,727
September 2010
grasshopperandgrim
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Post by Inter{n}ational on Nov 27, 2011 9:10:30 GMT -8
ugh. if you get a pm by dtsumo on here do not open it. just a warning.
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153968
0
Nov 19, 2012 15:03:05 GMT -8
Thesealion
New Phone Who Dis?
4,124
April 2010
joemaggio
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Post by Thesealion on Nov 27, 2011 10:18:15 GMT -8
There are like six other people PMing and Spamming posts too...
But staff seem to be working on it finally...i would like to hear from the staff on what will be done about this...for now i am just turning images off in case i run into one of the posts.
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#FF6600
Closet Spammer
31801
0
1
Sept 20, 2024 12:00:01 GMT -8
wildmaven
Fear the Flying Flocks of Fiery Fury!!
35,635
October 2004
wildmaven
Wildmaven's Mini-Profile
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Post by wildmaven on Nov 27, 2011 11:05:55 GMT -8
So, the board you've been lovingly nurturing is now a mess. Harsh words are flying, feelings have been hurt, and the real messages are getting lost in the clutter of frustration, shock, and anxiety. Your board has been hit by a spammer. Now everyone is involved and it makes for a very tense board. What to do? Here are some tips:
1. First, remember that most spammers are only there for the ego glorification. The more you carry on, the more they'll stick around. 2. We all want to "make it better" but encourage your members to just ignore it and let you handle it. Don't get them involved. 3. Redirect the board. Everyone looks at a car accident. You need to turn their attentions back to the focus of the board. Now is the time to pull all your tricks out of your sleeves. Make the board so much fun that the spammer's posts quickly fade from the thoughts of the members. 4. ProBoards cannot be hacked. If someone's email has been compromised, it is because their password was easy to figure out. Encourage your members to make their passwords complex, including symbols, numbers and letters. 5. If someone comes to your board, in your cbox or through PM, and they claim that you sent the spammer to them, explain that this is simply one of the spammer's tactics and let them know what they can do to get their own board back on an even keel. 6. If you have information about the spammer, contact the Abuse department by clicking on the Report Abuse link at the bottom of the page.
The best thing to do with a spammer is to ignore them, remove their posts, PM your members not to open PMs from unknown members, go about your business (and really work hard to make your forum a great place), and remain calm.
Marian
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169316
0
Nov 29, 2011 9:26:32 GMT -8
Tech Warrior
50
July 2011
techwarrior
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Post by Tech Warrior on Nov 27, 2011 11:07:29 GMT -8
I've had this on almost all of my sites. Someones used my emails multiple times. And posted things in the c-box with mine, and a friends name. They used different names every time... They just dont give up! This isn't actually hacking the member's account, but rather the c-box itself. There is actually a process as to how it's done. Anyone can do it. I'd post how, but I don't want to get in trouble by the staff. Just know that this particular incident is not hacking of the member's account, but hacking of the c-box. Nevertheless, it is still just as bad, as it could ruin a member's reputation, for example.
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inherit
58586
0
Mar 23, 2024 12:13:48 GMT -8
Omio
Quack.
2,358
September 2005
omio
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Post by Omio on Nov 27, 2011 11:16:17 GMT -8
For anyone that uses cboxes, and other embedded chats, I will script a version that will require members to log in. However, you must do the following:
1) PM me the code of the cbox [or what-have-you] so I can script it to work for Guest-only. (I will not grant such a request in public, and I will test the veracity of the code elsewhere, to verify that it is indeed a cbox.) 2) You must link me to your forum, so I can verify that it's indeed your cbox. 3) You must leave the coded comments intact. 4) You must include "zeeky boogy doog" with your request, as an added security measure.
If any other coder wishes to join me in this project, feel free. Requests that do not meet the criteria above will be rejected.
EDIT: Need I also PM a ProBoards staff member about this, so this can be tracked?
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inherit
12045
0
Nov 19, 2012 14:52:05 GMT -8
Renegade
As unique as mice pudding milkshake
40,557
August 2003
renegade
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Post by Renegade on Nov 27, 2011 16:04:32 GMT -8
This isn't actually hacking the member's account, but rather the c-box itself. There is actually a process as to how it's done. Anyone can do it. I'd post how, but I don't want to get in trouble by the staff. Is it something along the lines of typing someone else's name in the field that says "type your name here"? O.o
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inherit
169316
0
Nov 29, 2011 9:26:32 GMT -8
Tech Warrior
50
July 2011
techwarrior
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Post by Tech Warrior on Nov 27, 2011 19:02:12 GMT -8
No? I am referring to the Charles Stover c-box...
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Julia
Full Member
Who says I 'suffer' from dreams of grandeur?
Posts: 550
inherit
162653
0
Apr 8, 2012 18:03:42 GMT -8
Julia
Who says I 'suffer' from dreams of grandeur?
550
January 2011
summer84
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Post by Julia on Nov 27, 2011 19:51:08 GMT -8
I think the best thing to do is set yourself to limited registration and ignore him entirely. If you try to do too much you're just letting the spammer/s have control.
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inherit
58586
0
Mar 23, 2024 12:13:48 GMT -8
Omio
Quack.
2,358
September 2005
omio
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Post by Omio on Nov 27, 2011 20:44:40 GMT -8
...Glad to have my offer ignored. >.>;
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