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Hackergate part four - PLEASE READ!

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RebeccaMumsnet · 20/08/2015 10:12

Previous thread here and original thread here

We will post here throughout the day with updates and info, please do post any questions and we will get to them as soon as possible.

If you need to get in touch off of the boards, please email [email protected], we have a team of people working through the inbox now and will get back to you ASAP but please do bear with us, it's very busy.

There is also a specific thread about passwords here.

Thanks all
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VowelMovement · 21/08/2015 09:03

PermetsTu

Well Said.

DontTellThePrincessBride · 21/08/2015 09:04

Thing is though whenever anyone posts a thread in Chat or AIBU along the lines of "things men are shite at" or "are all men crap at housework", that sort of thing, it very quickly gets shot down. Almost straight away you'll have someone post that "no, my DH does his fair share of housework and childcare because I married a responsible adult and not a whiny manchild". Then someone will comment that their DH is great and they are the slightly crap one in the relationship. Then someone will ask the OP if they make such sweeping sexist generalisations in RL.

Every single time.

And if someone posts that they don't want their DC to see their dad for no reason other than the OP is still angry/upset at them about the seperating then there are loads of replies saying that you can't block access for that reason, the relationship between the OP and XH is seperate to the relationship between XH and the DC, the DC have a right to a relationship ship with him, and so on.

I don't get where the idea has come from that we're all manhating bitches who want dads out of the picture.

Arkkorox · 21/08/2015 09:04

This sodding list has a lot to answer for. It's made people paranoid and obviously someone's been saying it's telling postcodes and full names which is isn't. 3000 emails out of 7m is a drop in the ocean, half those posters on the list are duplicates and some of them haven't use their account in years, so really if they were trying to do anything other than just scare us they're not doing it very effectively.

However I fully believe the intention of posting all that crap was to scare people into leaving. The fact that most people have just reset their passwords and the majority of the forum is carrying on as normal really means that Jeff has achieved fuck all other than a stressful week for MNHQ

YonicScrewdriver · 21/08/2015 09:07

Yy Akk

StephanieBeacham · 21/08/2015 09:08

Oh 98 Sad

I'm so sorry. I hope at least that you get a reply from MNHQ as to the reason for the reset. Perhaps it was just one of those things apropos of nothing.

I totally understand what you mean though - time for a break and some RL to make all this seem less significant.

I hope you come back really soon, you're one of the good ones.

Lweji · 21/08/2015 09:09

I don't get where the idea has come from that we're all manhating bitches who want dads out of the picture.

Well, from people who have an agenda, are womanhating cocks and want mums out of the picture. (probably)
It's people who misrepresent threads and posts and then take offence at being called liars and misrepresent posts again.

Lavri · 21/08/2015 09:14

Agree 100% PermetsTu, you put it so well. The only reason I have posted here has been to get support and advice (and hopefully provide some). I have posted most frequently since my son was diagnosed with cancer. The support and care shown by complete strangers has moved me to tears. I was on the list too and now am frantically trying to change all my passwords while waiting to hear if my son has relapsed. Internet provision in the hospital is sketchy to say the least so this is proving very difficult. This is the very last thing I and so many other people need. I am so bloody angry that some selfish, misguided idiots could use their talents to do something so petty and nasty.

In a related note, I was a very lucky recipient of a Secret Santa gift at Christmas and I presume but can't fully remember how I provided my name and address to the sender. Would anyone know if that could have been hacked too?

LittleRedRidingHoodie1 · 21/08/2015 09:15

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PlayingSolitaire · 21/08/2015 09:17

Please can we have an update, even to say "nothing new to report" or "we'll update as soon as we can" from MNHQ. Just want to know you're all still there (albeit rocking in the corner with your gin Grin )

Arkkorox · 21/08/2015 09:18

I have to say it's been very easy to get completely absorbed in this thread and start believing / seeing things as suspicious that we wouldn't normally, I've done it myself!

98 come back soon.

Arkkorox · 21/08/2015 09:19

His websites a bit boring isn't it, could at least throw on some pics or a quiz or something

Arkkorox · 21/08/2015 09:22

Am I right in thinking that the MNetter that got swatted was the one who was winding him up on Twitter, I can't see why he would have sent a swat attack to a random member but in the first forum attack there were a few of us posting on his titter taking the piss.

UnderTheGreenwoodTree · 21/08/2015 09:24

Oh Lavi Thanks that is awful. MN has these anti-man accusations chucked at it all the time, and time and again, Justine says No, we're here to support parents. It's just so sad that that these keyboard warriors see fit to add this stress to people going through traumatic events, and here for support.

I wonder if the fuckwit hacker knew you, or just read your posts - how would he really feel about his actions? I can't believe he'd actually feel good.

98 - try not to worry, you could de-reg and then set up an anonymous e-mail address, and use false names on your MN account.

I noticed a couple of NN's on that list of people that I would definitely consider are vulnerable irl. It just makes me Sad

Brew Cake

Freeandsinglewater · 21/08/2015 09:26

I have in the past said to women to LTB. Some of them are very clear that the people who are surposed to protect these women arnt! In fact they are down right being bullied. Why on earth do these 'men' feel they need to bully women?

UnderTheGreenwoodTree · 21/08/2015 09:28

  • Lavri not Lavi.

And I hope you get good news about your son. Thanks

Jasonandyawegunorts · 21/08/2015 09:29

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Jasonandyawegunorts · 21/08/2015 09:32

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RepeatAdNauseum · 21/08/2015 09:32

Just as a heads up, MNHQ, an old username of mine was on the list. I haven't had an email telling me that. I also haven't had to log out and reset my password yet. I have logged out, on all devices, but can still log in with a non-compliant password. I can still access my MN email address.

I know you must have a lot on your plate at the moment but I wanted to make you aware, as there are probably some others like me.

It could be people logged in to the mobile site on an Android that haven't been forced out?

RepeatAdNauseum · 21/08/2015 09:33

Just as a heads up, MNHQ, an old username of mine was on the list. I haven't had an email telling me that. I also haven't had to log out and reset my password yet. I have logged out, on all devices, but can still log in with a non-compliant password. I can still access my MN email address.

I know you must have a lot on your plate at the moment but I wanted to make you aware, as there are probably some others like me.

It could be people logged in to the mobile site on an Android that haven't been forced out?

magimedi · 21/08/2015 09:33

Lavri I am fairly certain (98%) that all the Secret Santa stuff is done via email rather than PM.

In fact I am certain, as MNHQ never use PMs for site stuff.

Try not to worry. I was on the list, but have different passwords for everything. I've kept a check on bank, amazon etc & all is fine so far.

I don't think these hackers are going to trawl through everyones' stuff - I think it was more a case of 'Look what we've done & how big our willys are' .

And to scare everyone & cause trouble for MNHQ - which,sadly, they have done.

Another one hoping you get good news about your son Flowers

PosterEh · 21/08/2015 09:33

They're not doing this because we are anti-man. They've just realised that has got them media interest (and the media like it because it tells a better story). If those links to 8chan are being believed they started off just trolling (making up threads about paedophilia etc) and just happened across a weak link in the code. They are just trolls trolling. I expect there is a misogynistic element in that they get particular enjoyment from trolling women but they really don't deserve any introspection. They are trolls trolling for a laugh and because they can.

RepeatAdNauseum · 21/08/2015 09:34

Is Mumsnet doing an odd refresh thing for anyone else? It keeps posting messages before I've finished writing/multiple times. Hmm.

akkakk · 21/08/2015 09:37

Lavri As far as we know MN addresses for things like surveys / competitions / secret santa are all held on a separate computer and have not been hacked... however, possibly worth a quick email to MNHQ to confirm

Gymbunny1204 · 21/08/2015 09:37

I couldn't change my password, I didn't get a reply on the thread, got useless bog standard email so had to re register Angry. Is making me post a lot less and won't ever post anything personal again. I guess the hacker has won when it takes away support.

Arkkorox · 21/08/2015 09:43

Exactly poster

They have no clue how much of a life line MN is for some. But I really don't think people need to worry, it would take them so long to go through everyone's individual accounts to find something that would be worth posting to the world and that would make sense on its own.

For example, he finds a username and a password, publishes it along with some posts someone's made, it's still faceless. There's nothing linking that to the person posting it ( unless people know your MN name I guess) but even then unless he's actually attacking an idividual what's the point? Just a massive waste of time for them with very little gain.

Much more effective for them to go ' oooooh we've got all your passwords teeheehee!' And watch the forum panicking.