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Justine's account

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RebeccaMumsnet · 11/04/2014 18:26

Well!

I am fresh out of the shower from a fabulous camping trip in sunny Wales to a call from one of our lovely staff to say that there was a thread started by "Justine" that was really rather vile.

Apologies all, it seems as though we have some nasties hanging around and have managed to hack Justine's account.

Tech are onto it now and we are looking at in what happened.

Justine is on hols atm. Please do report anything odd that you see.

Thanks all and apologies.

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Maryz · 12/04/2014 15:14

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HarveySchlumpfenburger · 12/04/2014 15:13

As far as I know, tech has added the patch so it should no longer vulnerable. The problem is, if it was exploited before the patch was added whoever did has a list of usernames and passwords and if you haven't changed your since the patch was added they can still get into your account.

RandallFloyd · 12/04/2014 15:12

It could be like a get out of jail free card, Tweasels. I like your style!

sillymillyb · 12/04/2014 15:12

I did that Randall, have changed all others except this one, just in case

Tweasels · 12/04/2014 15:11

Hmm, would now be a good time to say all those things you've always wanted to say but are too cowardly nice?

It wasn't me, I was hacked [innocent face]

sillymillyb · 12/04/2014 15:11

I am looking forward to regrouping after this has all settled down.

That other thread is weird. Who's Edward snowdon?

RandallFloyd · 12/04/2014 15:10

Is it ok to change a password whilst a site is compromised though?
Is it not better to wait until it's 'safe' again?
Disclaimer:- I have absolutely no idea, was just pondering. I may be being paranoid.

I would definitely change any on other sites where you use the same password though.

Tweasels · 12/04/2014 15:08
RatherNot · 12/04/2014 15:08

Any update from Mumsnet. anywhere, on what's going on? I'm deleting my account as it's all a bit slow motion/unstable for my liking. Good luck to all!

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RandallFloyd · 12/04/2014 15:00

Phew. Grown ups are here.

Thanks Kate

MarshaBrady · 12/04/2014 14:57

Someone has started a thread.

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KateSMumsnet · 12/04/2014 14:56

Hello all,

Thanks for all your reports - we're looking into things now.

sillymillyb · 12/04/2014 14:56

I did that too Randall, I bumped Maryz post and reported that too. I feel like I want a grown up to come and be in charge now Grin

RandallFloyd · 12/04/2014 14:53

I got half way through starting a thread but decided against it because I didn't want to draw too much attention to it iyswim.

I don't know much about techy things but I wouldn't want a load of people to change their passwords whilst the site may be compromised just in case.

I've reported this thread and pm'd ShamTech just in case he's around today.

sillymillyb · 12/04/2014 14:53

I haven't needed to log back In yet - is that applicable for the app too?

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fortyplus · 12/04/2014 14:49

Whin I entered the site today I was asked to enter my password - was that something set up my mn? I don't usually have to do that when logging on at home. I've changed my password just in case.

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Tweasels · 12/04/2014 14:47

I might go searching for an abandoned topic where we might be safe.

SnakeyMcBadass · 12/04/2014 14:46

WTAF?!!