25 Dec 13
Originally posted by tim88So, now common anti-hacking measures are signs they've been hacked?
These were the exact words of the message.
Sorry, your session has expired. To protect your account, you need to confirm your password periodically.
"Sounds Shifty"
Oh, please.
It's about time Yahoo mail started doing this. My cable internet provider has been doing this on their web-based email reader for a couple years now.
27 Dec 13
Originally posted by tim88I know . My point was that they should post a word of explanation to make sure it hasn't been hacked or at least that the hack has ben overcome. Be sure to change your password however
These were the exact words of the message.
Sorry, your session has expired. To protect your account, you need to confirm your password periodically.
"Sounds Shifty"
29 Dec 13
Originally posted by PonderableBut it is not hacking behavior. It is behavior to help reduce hacking.
I know . My point was that they should post a word of explanation to make sure it hasn't been hacked or at least that the hack has ben overcome. Be sure to change your password however
Even online games log you out if you don't move your mouse once in a while.
Why do some people have this grand idea of 'hacking' as some magical ability where the hacker uploads some mystical program via a disk or flash drive and then wreaks havoc on said computer? Most hacking is simply 'social engineering' to talk people out of their passwords or better yet, just a crime of opportunity, using someone's computer while they're up using the bathroom or something (yes, while they're still logged in). Rarely is it as complicated as someone somehow magically gaining access via 'artful' means.
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29 Dec 13
Originally posted by SuzianneShows how little you know.
But it is not hacking behavior. It is behavior to help reduce hacking.
Even online games log you out if you don't move your mouse once in a while.
Why do some people have this grand idea of 'hacking' as some magical ability where the hacker uploads some mystical program via a disk or flash drive and then wreaks havoc on said computer? Most hacking i ...[text shortened]... n). Rarely is it as complicated as someone somehow magically gaining access via 'artful' means.
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29 Dec 13
Originally posted by SuzianneMaster of all knowledge, I'm flattered but no.
Wow, the 'master of all knowledge' chimes in.
Spare me, Yogi.
You wouldn't believe what some people are capable of with a computer... for all you know someone could be looking at your screen right now. Highly unlikely unless you work for MI6 but possible.
Banks have been hacked, police files hacked... the FBI has been hacked. I Don't have the first clue how they do it but anyone who uses the internet completely oblivious to the fact that everything they do can be monitored and stolen is a little beyond naive.