Ebay and Paypal have been hacked!
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GuilewasNK
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[quote name='allyourblood']what does some hacker(s) being a public menace have to do with animal torture? i think what you mean is that it's a more important issue to you.
further, credit isn't necessary to live -- only to live a particular lifestyle.[/quote]
The only reason I brought up Vick was because that was the most recent thing I can think of in the news that had huge (deservedly so) outrage. I just wish people would get worked up about issues that affect human beings as much as that.
Hey, if you can pay for your home and transportation 100% cash upfront, more power to you. Most people I know can't do that. They need credit for those necessities. That means a credit check. If a hacker ruins that they are
ed.
further, credit isn't necessary to live -- only to live a particular lifestyle.[/quote]
The only reason I brought up Vick was because that was the most recent thing I can think of in the news that had huge (deservedly so) outrage. I just wish people would get worked up about issues that affect human beings as much as that.
Hey, if you can pay for your home and transportation 100% cash upfront, more power to you. Most people I know can't do that. They need credit for those necessities. That means a credit check. If a hacker ruins that they are
ed.
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From every article ive read - its been said that the credit card info was all incorrect. Real contact info, but wrong CC info
Why is this not in the news? Yesterday I went and changed my passwords and checked the list for my screenname, but today, well, you'd think something this big would be all over the headlines. Any chance this is merely an Internet rumor?
EDIT: ACCORDING TO EBAY THIS HACK WAS A HOAX.
Here is Ebay's explanation of what happened.
[quote name='Ebay']
Very early this morning, a malicious fraudster posted on the Trust & Safety forum on eBay.com posing as approximately 1,200 eBay users. The fraudster made these posts in a way that was intended to appear as though he logged in with their accounts. The posts contained name and contact information, which appears to be valid, and could have been secured as part of an account take over.
The posts ALSO appeared to contain credit card information -- however, these credit cards are not associated with financial information on file for these users at eBay or PayPal. We're in the process of reaching out by phone to these members to, so that if the information is valid somehow -- regardless how this fraudster acquired the information -- these members can take the steps they need to take to protect themselves.
eBay and our forums vendor, LiveWorld, began taking steps to remedy the situation within an hour after it started. As things evolved behind the scenes, a decision was made to make the the Trust & Safety forum unavailable to our Community. It's still temporarily inaccessible, as the teams work on this issue. [/quote]
EDIT: ACCORDING TO EBAY THIS HACK WAS A HOAX.
Here is Ebay's explanation of what happened.
[quote name='Ebay']
Very early this morning, a malicious fraudster posted on the Trust & Safety forum on eBay.com posing as approximately 1,200 eBay users. The fraudster made these posts in a way that was intended to appear as though he logged in with their accounts. The posts contained name and contact information, which appears to be valid, and could have been secured as part of an account take over.
The posts ALSO appeared to contain credit card information -- however, these credit cards are not associated with financial information on file for these users at eBay or PayPal. We're in the process of reaching out by phone to these members to, so that if the information is valid somehow -- regardless how this fraudster acquired the information -- these members can take the steps they need to take to protect themselves.
eBay and our forums vendor, LiveWorld, began taking steps to remedy the situation within an hour after it started. As things evolved behind the scenes, a decision was made to make the the Trust & Safety forum unavailable to our Community. It's still temporarily inaccessible, as the teams work on this issue. [/quote]
crystalklear64
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WTF? More eBay lying or some massive ass?
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for those that don't - its a good idea to have a separate bank account just for paypal only. And only leave a $50ish balance in it.
At least , thats what I do.
At least , thats what I do.
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[quote name='Killer Rabbit']
I don't think you've thought this through. While credit isn't important, people charging things in your name can get you sent to jail if you don't take care of things. I'd say that's definitely more important than some loser running dogfighting in his basement. Was Michael Vick ever a particularly large threat to the public? No. People always lose sight of the fact that imprisonment has nothing to do with "punishing" someone for their crime.[/quote]
i think you misread what i posted, as we seem to be agreeing. my point was that Michael Vick shouldn't be considered a public menace, just an animal-torturing asshole. this hacker (or hackers) should certainly be considered a public menace.
whether or not it's more important in most peoples' minds, however, is a matter of opinion.
I don't think you've thought this through. While credit isn't important, people charging things in your name can get you sent to jail if you don't take care of things. I'd say that's definitely more important than some loser running dogfighting in his basement. Was Michael Vick ever a particularly large threat to the public? No. People always lose sight of the fact that imprisonment has nothing to do with "punishing" someone for their crime.[/quote]
i think you misread what i posted, as we seem to be agreeing. my point was that Michael Vick shouldn't be considered a public menace, just an animal-torturing asshole. this hacker (or hackers) should certainly be considered a public menace.
whether or not it's more important in most peoples' minds, however, is a matter of opinion.
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[quote name='GuilewasNK']The only reason I brought up Vick was because that was the most recent thing I can think of in the news that had huge (deservedly so) outrage. I just wish people would get worked up about issues that affect human beings as much as that.
Hey, if you can pay for your home and transportation 100% cash upfront, more power to you. Most people I know can't do that. They need credit for those necessities. That means a credit check. If a hacker ruins that they areed.[/quote]
i agree with all of this. further, while guys who commit these acts of fraud should absolutely be punished to the furthest extent of the law (and then some, in my opinion), i really think most of the cause (for lack of a better word -- i don't want to say "blame"...) for these incidents lies with those affected members. while no one can protect themselves 100% of the time, and some folks genuinely make mistakes from time to time, the majority of those who get duped in these fraud attempts aren't taking the proper precautions. the "internet" at large, really isn't for everyone.
it's like driving: if you don't know how to operate a vehicle, you shouldn't be allowed to drive. similarly, if you don't know how to operate a computer (perform basic tasks, ensure security software is installed, keep yourself abreast of security hacks/etc), you shouldn't go online. people ignore these guidelines constantly, and we all know the result.
Hey, if you can pay for your home and transportation 100% cash upfront, more power to you. Most people I know can't do that. They need credit for those necessities. That means a credit check. If a hacker ruins that they are
ed.[/quote]i agree with all of this. further, while guys who commit these acts of fraud should absolutely be punished to the furthest extent of the law (and then some, in my opinion), i really think most of the cause (for lack of a better word -- i don't want to say "blame"...) for these incidents lies with those affected members. while no one can protect themselves 100% of the time, and some folks genuinely make mistakes from time to time, the majority of those who get duped in these fraud attempts aren't taking the proper precautions. the "internet" at large, really isn't for everyone.
it's like driving: if you don't know how to operate a vehicle, you shouldn't be allowed to drive. similarly, if you don't know how to operate a computer (perform basic tasks, ensure security software is installed, keep yourself abreast of security hacks/etc), you shouldn't go online. people ignore these guidelines constantly, and we all know the result.
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