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RebeccaMumsnet · 20/08/2015 10:12

Previous thread here and original thread here

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msgrinch · 20/08/2015 18:03

They're used to coming here because of my ex, so I'm not that concerned Grin I'll pop the hoover round though and my face on incase of a sexy one.

StephanieBeacham · 20/08/2015 18:03

Pacific - actually I think the HTTPS thing is only the log in page. The others are normally HTTP.

headlesslambrini · 20/08/2015 18:02

pacific I though the https was only on the login page not the others, am I wrong?

StephanieBeacham · 20/08/2015 18:01

Pootling - afaik that's happening to a load of people me included. Not a security thing probably just a glitch?

ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 20/08/2015 18:01

They can't SWAT me.
Once we had 2 fire alarms on the same night. it was blaring outside of our room, door open. The NDNs heard it. I slept through itBlush

Pipbin · 20/08/2015 17:59

If any of us do get swatted we should put a poster up outside our houses explaining what it is. Just imagine if it was one of our neighbours, we would be desperate to know.

Jasonandyawegunorts · 20/08/2015 17:58

Yes "timedout" Errors everytime you try to log in, happening on AOL too.

StephanieBeacham · 20/08/2015 17:57

LOL at photos Grin

I'd better get some tea in though just in case, and iron the doormat.

PacificDogwood · 20/08/2015 17:57

headless, yes, that looks suss Angry - have you reported to MNHQ?

The 'proper' MN address should start with 'https', that one has the 's' missing.

Please report, I will too to make sure they see it quickly.

PootlingBee · 20/08/2015 17:56

I have tried to change the email associated with this account a few times now but when I try to confirm it I get this error (on Safari and Firefox). Off to try again.

Hackergate part four - PLEASE READ!
DontTellThePrincessBride · 20/08/2015 17:55

In all seriousness though, it's a horrid experience to be swatted.

I'm also going to hoover just in case.

MadrigalElectromotive · 20/08/2015 17:55

Absolutely Stratters. You should run to the shop to make sure you have Cake and Brew to offer them too.

headlesslambrini · 20/08/2015 17:54

I think its happening again - funny writing instead of the MN sticky

Hackergate part four - PLEASE READ!
CharlieUniformNovemberTango · 20/08/2015 17:54

The last time I had the police knocking on my door was Christmas day (looking for previous tenant) The greedy buggers polished off half a tin of celebrations in the time it took me to locate my tenancy agreement and ID.

They will be sorely disappointed with some shrivelled grapes and a disgusting attempt at gluten free cookies that even the kids wont touch...

StrattersDairyProductPervert · 20/08/2015 17:52

Should I run the hoover round, and put make up on? Damn my stupid transparent eyebrows.

MadrigalElectromotive · 20/08/2015 17:52

Great minds, SuffolkNWhat Grin

Devilishpyjamas · 20/08/2015 17:51

Twirly - he might be in time to help you out with bathtime?

SuffolkNWhat · 20/08/2015 17:51

You could selfie with the SWAT team #SWATselfie

MadrigalElectromotive · 20/08/2015 17:50

This silly little man is such a pain. Have you seriously not got anything better to do than this?

On the positives, I have now redone all of my online security and I think it is all much stronger now, so I'm grateful for that.

3littlefrogs · 20/08/2015 17:50

I have had to change my email password 3 times too.

theredlion · 20/08/2015 17:50

That's true, I'll wash it off.
Do you think anyone will take photos? Because my hair should look particularly swishy after this.

twirlypoo · 20/08/2015 17:49

My ex is armed response. His hearts going to sink when he sees the address he has to go to bless him Grin

SuffolkNWhat · 20/08/2015 17:48

Oh god do I have to put a bra on just in case? go on Jeff just try it, military police don't like being messed with

Lweji · 20/08/2015 17:48

The cat might enjoy the visitors.

If you do manage to get any swat team out where I live, make sure they go straight to the upstairs neighbour, and abseil down to mine. Early morning will do, thanks.

PacificDogwood · 20/08/2015 17:47

So, is this current attack somehow linked to Heartbleed last summer? Confused

Re hair: wash it off, particularly if you like a man in uniform Grin