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I've just logged into someone else's account, using my own details?

335 replies

WorraLiberty · 06/02/2019 22:45

I have no idea how this happened?

I logged in using my usual email address and password, went to TIO and realised I hadn't been on any of the threads in question and the account settings were completely different Confused

Then I realised it was someone else's account? Needless to say I logged straight out. I entered the same details again and now I'm back as me.

For the record, I'm not a name changer and have never heard of the person who I logged in as (see attached pic).

I've just logged into someone else's account, using my own details?
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Lovemusic33 · 07/02/2019 10:25

I just had to reset my passwords. I usually stay logged in all the time but today I was logged out, when I entered my password (which is saved on my iPad) it still wouldn’t let me in so I had to reset.

Upthepong · 07/02/2019 10:25

testing testing

IceRebel · 07/02/2019 10:25

There should definitely be an announcement.

Agreed, especially now people are being logged out. There's a few threads expressing confusion as people have no idea why this is happening. MNHQ need to send emails or have a pop up to alert users as to what has happened, to make sure everyone knows rather than those who stumble onto this thread.

WhatTheNightBrings · 07/02/2019 10:21

Hi whatthenightbrings, there’s no need to complete any forms. We’ll get back to you with the info you've requested asap.

Thanks Justine.

Notthatsimple · 07/02/2019 10:20

I’m dreading that someone has looked at my username history and now knows all my aliases Blush

theemmadilemma · 07/02/2019 10:20

I had a forced logout. This is really worrying though.

Whomever said this is one the DM should pick up, is right.

WhatTheNightBrings · 07/02/2019 10:20

There should definitely be an announcement. Going by information on the ICO website, users should be notified without "unnecessary delay"

burrobirra · 07/02/2019 10:19

@Stardustinmyeyes Here's the exact quote from JustineMumsnet:

The log out is working it's way through - it takes a little while. The app isn't affected so you won't be logged out if you use that.

SinisterBumFacedCat · 07/02/2019 10:18

Just had this. Why? MNHQ do advise we change our passwords?????

pisspawpatrol · 07/02/2019 10:17

I was logged out of my account just now on my Chromebook. I can't log back in now. I went to my mobile app and it still had me logged in. I logged out and back in to see if it was a general issue and it seems to be working fine on the Android app.

So I can only use the Android app and not the chrome desktop site now?

MNHQ
LilyMumsnet · 07/02/2019 10:17

@Drogosnextwife

I just got logged out for no reason! That's never happened. I'm surprised i remembered the password. So.ething strange going on today!

This was a forced log out from our tech team but if anyone has trouble accessing their accounts, please do mail us for a password reset.

DontCallMeCharlotte · 07/02/2019 10:17

Was logged out on phone (Android Chrome).

Unfortunately all my recent postings appear to be me so I can't blame MNHQ if I've pissed anyone off.

TheSassyAssassin · 07/02/2019 10:16

I've linked this thread on a couple of general threads I'm on to make as many people aware of it as I can - might be good to alert fellow posters if there isn't a big announcement by MNHQ.

FlipF · 07/02/2019 10:16

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C8H10N4O2 · 07/02/2019 10:16

I've now been succesfully force logged out. My password was needed to log back in as expected.

I am surprised logout has not been forced for every user across all platforms. That would be normal basic security practice.

CheesyWeez · 07/02/2019 10:15

Everything is working fine for me. I was logged out, I just logged back in. I'm on Safari 12.0.2

MonoClue · 07/02/2019 10:13

I’ve had to log back in. The site refused my password twice before allowing me on on the third attempt. (Even though I have my password saved to autolog)
I’ve no received an email.
Using Safari on my iPhone

BBInGinDrinking · 07/02/2019 10:13

I have changed my password. I suggest everyone does the same.

MNHQ
JustineMumsnet · 07/02/2019 10:12

[quote WhatTheNightBrings]@JustineMumsnet Can someone please email me with a list of all log ins and activity on my account since Tuesday at noon.
Please let me know if you have an official SAR format you need me to fill out.[/quote]

Hi whatthenightbrings, there’s no need to complete any forms. We’ll get back to you with the info you've requested asap.

SpartacusAutisticusAHF · 07/02/2019 10:11

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

MNHQ
LilyMumsnet · 07/02/2019 10:09

[quote NeverTwerkNaked]@EstherMumsnet in case it helps your tech team figure out what the glitch is - I have also had an email saying I had been tagged in a thread when actually I haven’t been. Am not a techie but am guessing the fact it happened at the same time might not be a coincidence![/quote]

Hello!

We'd need to see the email to establish what's going on here. Would you mind forwarding it to us at [email protected]? We'll take a look.

thegreylady · 07/02/2019 10:09

I was also logged out on all devices. I needed email and password to get back in and that worked fine.

SasBel · 07/02/2019 10:08

Just checking that I am me!

Stardustinmyeyes · 07/02/2019 10:06

I've been logged out on Safari iPad and on iPhone. Have logged back in and I'm still me

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 07/02/2019 10:05

I got logged out, it asked for an email and password to get back in, it told me my password was wrong and now I'm back in without reentering it.

You may need to change your passwords again once this is all resolved and do not change it to something you use elsewhere just incase.

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