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Old Posted Nov 3, 2018, 7:46 PM
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Originally Posted by topdog View Post
It's not good though. From what I've read up on it, most of the sites that are using this old forum software have been hacked, and often the owners don't realize it. The hackers can get account info like e-mail addresses etc.. I used my e-mail account that I put out there when I think I might get spammed, so I'm not too worried. Hopefully people haven't used their work e-mail or an e-mail with their name in it.
No definitely not good. If the site gets compromised the hacker can get hold of your personal details. If you gave your name and birth date and your main e-mail address it's not good. Technically they could get your IP address, which could also give away where you work or live, though I doubt a hacker would bother with that. I made sure not to give personal details and my main e-mail. I also made sure my password wasn't something I use at other sites.
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