Mumsnet data breach - please read

Thank you for being so open and transparent.

These things happen, no harm done.

So that's why we had to log back in this morning?

Thanks for the info, BTW

Thanks for the explanation, Justine

However I can't agree with Bombadeer, unfortunately

These things happen, no harm done

They really don't, and yes, I think harm was done...

These things happen, no harm done



I think you'll find some people have legitimate cause to query your opinion.

Thank you for the informative post MN.

Great...

Blimey not sure posters like Bombardier are safe to be allowed unsupervised access to the internet

MNHQ: Just to make you aware, there have been threats to ‘dox all of mumsnet’ by a TRA called Emily Gorcenski.

As a user whose password was breached in the last debacle, I have to agree with tanterose...these thing so DON’T Just happen. I expected that mumsnet would have suitable testing and systems in place to protect users data particularly after being found wanting so badly before.

Not good enough. You are a commercial organisation and need to act like one in terms of the service you provide.

Cock ups like this seem to be happening rather a lot. Considering walking away if you can't reassure us.

Thanks Justine. Is there anything we can do to check if we were affected?

To be honest, I have my concerns given that when I logged back in just now I was offered the option to log in via Facebook, Google or my MN login.

I only ever use individual logins for all sites and don't link any via other sources such as Fb or Google accounts, because of the linked risk of other accounts being attacked through this method.

Can MN advise whether the accounts that have been taken over were ones that were linked to Fb or Google or if they were standalone password accounts?

I appreciate that those who have already identified themselves may be uncomfortable with this, but it may be important for others to understand if there is an additional risk in linking Fb profiles to outside websites in future.

So is my information safe or not?

I also like to check if I have been effected, (before I most likely delete my account). Could you post on this thread telling those of us who would like to check this how we can do so please?

This is really poor MN. Sorry!

I have not been asked to log in.

Is it fair to say that if you were logged in before Tuesday and remained logged in until the forced logout this morning, you should have been safe from anyone accessing your account?

So is my information safe or not?

I would also like to know this.

Will everyone affected by contacted by MNHQ?

Doxxing threats should be taken very seriously. Disposable email and fake name all the way...(sorry MN)

Likeacow I think no your information cannot be said to be safe. Mumsnets track record is poor, and they have demonstrated they haven’t learned from the mistakes.

I am angry about this issue, so many use this site for real support, and data breaches could me catastrophic for them.

I haven't been asked to log back in, I'm on mobile app.

Happening far too often HQ. I think it’s time you had a serious look into security and what you need to do to prevent things like this. Honestly, it’s just too often to be “one of those things”. There’s a real problem with security her at MN.

And MNHQ go silent. Brilliant 🙄.