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Old 03-05-20, 10:33 AM
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I just got this e-mail. Do I need to do anything ?

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Tue, Mar 3, 1:30 PM (2 days ago)


Dear 3alarmer,

Someone has tried to log into your account on Bike Forums with an incorrect password at least 5 times. This person has been prevented from attempting to login to your account for the next 15 minutes.

The person trying to log into your account had the following IP address: 193.169.255.102

All the best,
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....because that was not me, so it would appear someone is trying to access my account and mess with me.
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Old 03-05-20, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer

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....because that was not me, so it would appear someone is trying to access my account and mess with me.
I almost had it.
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Originally Posted by mjac
I almost had it.

... FWIW, being me is no bed of roses.
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Old 03-05-20, 11:45 AM
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...the good part of this is that suddenly, in a world where I felt meaningless, I now feel important enough that someone would try to get into my account here.
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
... FWIW, being me is no bed of roses.
I still almost had it.
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It would appear that IP address is in Poland.
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I would change the password on the email account associated with BF. Someone may have gotten into that and is trying to access any accounts you've gotten emails about.
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If you're concerned that someone is attempting to log in to your account, I suggest changing your password. I will also investigate the matter.
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Originally Posted by IBJoel
If you're concerned that someone is attempting to log in to your account, I suggest changing your password. I will also investigate the matter.
...I will do this today. Thank you. It's not like I have much reputation left to protect anyway.
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
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...the good part of this is that suddenly, in a world where I felt meaningless, I now feel important enough that someone would try to get into my account here.
I hope you are not being serious. Young cat, old cat, every day is a discovery. Or can be.
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Old 03-05-20, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mjac
I hope you are not being serious. Young cat, old cat, every day is a discovery. Or can be.
...there is a certain perverse joy in becoming of little use to the rest of the world. It doesn't cut down on the adventures, just frees up your expectations for the results.
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Originally Posted by Shimagnolo
It would appear that IP address is in Poland.
...then it might be my Polish immigrant Bubbie, trying to guilt trip me from beyond the grave.
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
...there is a certain perverse joy in becoming of little use to the rest of the world. It doesn't cut down on the adventures, just frees up your expectations for the results.
Then a revelation occurs and you resume the quest. The only validation you need is from yourself.
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To be more specific, it is a TOR exit node in Poland.
https://www.ip2location.com/demo/193.169.255.102
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...someone was probably looking for a sock puppet to post Polish jokes, and thought I would be an easy target. Bastards !!
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
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...someone was probably looking for a sock puppet to post Polish jokes, and thought I would be an easy target. Bastards !!
Very Deceitful.
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