administrator changing passwords

ballbreaker · 06-24-2016, 12:50 AM

Hey everybody. Has anyone ever received an email stating that their password has been changed by an administrator with no reason given and then tried using the new password that the administrator has given them and been unable to log in at all and now can't even log into the forum to find out what is going on. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

blowndodge · 06-24-2016, 01:31 AM

You've been hack...

TacomaJD · 06-24-2016, 05:43 AM

If Vertical Scope owns this forum, they got hacked a few months ago and everyone's email, password, and IP address has been taken. Millions of users, all of VS's database. Possibly other forums, but I'm only aware of VS owned forums. Supposedly 6th largest hack in history. It would be wise to change your passwords to vital accounts like online banking if they share the same email and password info you use for forums.

**JD Hog** · 06-24-2016, 10:36 AM

I had that happen on two other Kawasaki forums yesterday but the new passwords I was given did work for me to log on and change them myself.

duffy · 06-24-2016, 11:30 AM

Beartooth Kawasaki's forum wouldn't allow me to sign in this AM (no e-mail) but the Volusia Riders sent me an e-mail and I was able to use it to get in and re-set my password. Some of the forums are up-grading their password criteria so you might expect a administrator issued password via your sight e-mail.

ballbreaker · 06-26-2016, 06:16 PM

went back on vulcan forum and after a few tries was able to reset a new password. sure happy about that as I am on the bagger and vulcan forum everyday. thanks to all that replied. when I went back on the forum there was a posted alert that explained what had happened.

06-24-2016, 12:50 AM	#1
ballbreaker Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: canada Posts: 487	administrator changing passwords Hey everybody. Has anyone ever received an email stating that their password has been changed by an administrator with no reason given and then tried using the new password that the administrator has given them and been unable to log in at all and now can't even log into the forum to find out what is going on. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-24-2016, 01:31 AM	#2
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	You've been hack... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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06-24-2016, 10:36 AM	#4
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,960	I had that happen on two other Kawasaki forums yesterday but the new passwords I was given did work for me to log on and change them myself. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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06-24-2016, 11:30 AM	#5
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	Beartooth Kawasaki's forum wouldn't allow me to sign in this AM (no e-mail) but the Volusia Riders sent me an e-mail and I was able to use it to get in and re-set my password. Some of the forums are up-grading their password criteria so you might expect a administrator issued password via your sight e-mail. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-24-2016, 05:43 AM	#3
TacomaJD Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE BAMA Posts: 47	If Vertical Scope owns this forum, they got hacked a few months ago and everyone's email, password, and IP address has been taken. Millions of users, all of VS's database. Possibly other forums, but I'm only aware of VS owned forums. Supposedly 6th largest hack in history. It would be wise to change your passwords to vital accounts like online banking if they share the same email and password info you use for forums.
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06-26-2016, 06:16 PM	#6
ballbreaker Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: canada Posts: 487	went back on vulcan forum and after a few tries was able to reset a new password. sure happy about that as I am on the bagger and vulcan forum everyday. thanks to all that replied. when I went back on the forum there was a posted alert that explained what had happened.
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