Password cracked

**Harlzard** · 11-06-2006, 05:20 AM

I just got my password changed by a person using this IP: 84.252.140.180

i can't log in or get my password changed! i am still getting the odd attempt from the hackers, I think it may well be the end of Global Games. It's getting filled with spam, edited posts, messy layout, 5-10 posts a day since badly hacked, 4 visits a day or something and its just going to consume to much of my time trying to fix it. Ah well, I have Stick Sanctum coming up and i won't to dedicate all my time i can to that.

I jusy don't think i could get it off the ground again. Being my first forum, i was happy of its progress.

**RedMatrix** · 11-06-2006, 06:05 AM

I'm so sorry to hear that.

Re-read my post on password strength.

**Harlzard** · 11-06-2006, 06:27 AM

The very strange thing was that my password was the hardest password i have ever made! i'll show you what it was like: MeGaDeTh&^#10RoCk

**RedMatrix** · 11-06-2006, 08:49 AM

MegaDethRock .. hmm.. Are you trying to tell me something? lol.

M3g4D37h|20(|< is better,

**ForumSupplies** · 11-06-2006, 10:00 AM

It's always best to use non-dictionary combinations of letters and numbers. Whether you use "leet-speak" spellings or normal spellings, these are typically the first variations "hackers" attempt to use.

Also, it's best to avoid using dates with meaning. So your birthday or celebrated holidays are out as well

.

I am sorry to hear about your misfortune, however, and I do hope things will work out for the best in the end.

**DrkSnpr14** · 11-06-2006, 10:07 AM

Random series of letters and numbers is always best. As long as you can remember it, your good

**Jolteon** · 11-06-2006, 11:05 AM

/me looks at his 6 digit all number password...

I better go change that

**RedMatrix** · 11-06-2006, 11:16 AM

4D11!!0n3|24|\|d0m73+t3725

**Jolteon** · 11-06-2006, 11:18 AM

that doesn't make sense.

**RedMatrix** · 11-06-2006, 11:42 AM

exactly!

fourty one random letters

11-06-2006, 06:05 AM	#2
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11-06-2006, 08:49 AM	#4
RedMatrix daviddamian.com Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: back in TX Posts: 4,043	MegaDethRock .. hmm.. Are you trying to tell me something? lol. M3g4D37h\|20(\|< is better, __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Free 3 day course

11-06-2006, 10:07 AM	#6
DrkSnpr14 Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 920	Random series of letters and numbers is always best. As long as you can remember it, your good __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-06-2006, 11:05 AM	#7
Jolteon Forum Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Holmfirth, England Posts: 3,699	/me looks at his 6 digit all number password... I better go change that __________________ Ack, no currently active projects To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-06-2006, 11:16 AM	#8
RedMatrix daviddamian.com Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: back in TX Posts: 4,043	4D11!!0n3\|24\|\\|d0m73+t3725 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Free 3 day course

11-06-2006, 05:20 AM	#1
Harlzard Forum Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 1,925	Password cracked I just got my password changed by a person using this IP: 84.252.140.180 i can't log in or get my password changed! i am still getting the odd attempt from the hackers, I think it may well be the end of Global Games. It's getting filled with spam, edited posts, messy layout, 5-10 posts a day since badly hacked, 4 visits a day or something and its just going to consume to much of my time trying to fix it. Ah well, I have Stick Sanctum coming up and i won't to dedicate all my time i can to that. I jusy don't think i could get it off the ground again. Being my first forum, i was happy of its progress.

11-06-2006, 06:27 AM	#3
Harlzard Forum Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 1,925	The very strange thing was that my password was the hardest password i have ever made! i'll show you what it was like: MeGaDeTh&^#10RoCk

11-06-2006, 10:00 AM	#5
ForumSupplies Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 138	It's always best to use non-dictionary combinations of letters and numbers. Whether you use "leet-speak" spellings or normal spellings, these are typically the first variations "hackers" attempt to use. Also, it's best to avoid using dates with meaning. So your birthday or celebrated holidays are out as well . I am sorry to hear about your misfortune, however, and I do hope things will work out for the best in the end.

11-06-2006, 11:18 AM	#9
Jolteon Forum Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Holmfirth, England Posts: 3,699	that doesn't make sense. __________________ Ack, no currently active projects To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-06-2006, 11:42 AM	#10
RedMatrix daviddamian.com Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: back in TX Posts: 4,043	exactly! fourty one random letters __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Free 3 day course

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