Attention Members
Attention Members
Several members have contacted me over the past couple of days about being logged out and then having to enter a recaptcha code to log back in. This usually happens when a member enters their password incorrectly multiple times.
It currently looks likes an anoymous user is selecting random accounts and attempting to guess their passwords for whatever reason.
If you don't have a good password already I strongly recommend changing it a.s.a.p. to something more secure e.g. a combination of letters and numbers and upper/lowercase letters.
Also there have been reports about Googles recaptcha having being cracked which has opened the flood gate to bogus registrations on forums worldwide.
Unfortunately this forum is one of the victims so I'm currently looking at ways around it.
So in the mean time if you spot any unusual activity please contact me a.s.a.p. Contact link here: http://www.udonmap.com/home/contact-us.html
I'm sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused members.
It currently looks likes an anoymous user is selecting random accounts and attempting to guess their passwords for whatever reason.
If you don't have a good password already I strongly recommend changing it a.s.a.p. to something more secure e.g. a combination of letters and numbers and upper/lowercase letters.
Also there have been reports about Googles recaptcha having being cracked which has opened the flood gate to bogus registrations on forums worldwide.
Unfortunately this forum is one of the victims so I'm currently looking at ways around it.
So in the mean time if you spot any unusual activity please contact me a.s.a.p. Contact link here: http://www.udonmap.com/home/contact-us.html
I'm sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused members.
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I don't know how many members were affected by this anoymous user, but I know I was one of them. I had to enter the recaptcha code because of an excessive number of failed log-in attempts. A bit concerning.
- stattointhailand
- udonmap.com
- Posts: 19114
- Joined: October 25, 2007, 11:34 pm
- Location: Oiling the locks on my gun case
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Had it once last week and again this morning.
- JimboPSM
- udonmap.com
- Posts: 3581
- Joined: July 4, 2005, 3:23 pm
- Location: Isle of Man / Bangkok / Udon Thani
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Had it once about 3 days ago.
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Happened to me yesterday, had to put in the recaptcha code woundered why.
malc 123
malc 123
- Bandung_Dero
- udonmap.com
- Posts: 3619
- Joined: July 10, 2005, 8:53 am
- Location: Ban Dung or Perth W.A.
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Had me this morning BUT no link or code window. Contacted Jackspratt he said he was OK so tried again 10 minutes ago, bingo, the window was there. Strange! I normally only have to login after a cookie clean up, once a week or so.
How many login attempts triggers this event?
How many login attempts triggers this event?
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Thanks for the feedback.
BTW You get 3 login attempts before the anti-spambot box appears.
BTW You get 3 login attempts before the anti-spambot box appears.
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yup, had some trouble logging in a couple of days ago..had to repeat the process a couple of times,
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Same here, about 3 days ago.
- Bandung_Dero
- udonmap.com
- Posts: 3619
- Joined: July 10, 2005, 8:53 am
- Location: Ban Dung or Perth W.A.
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Just been able to re establish a link but as in the past there was NO CAPTCHA sentence in my previous attempts this morning. I have sent in a screen shot to your office.
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same thing happened again this afternoon
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Me too, yesterday and today
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Hi Bandung_Dero, I've replaced the captcha with an anti-bot question and answer mod to protect the forum and members accounts. Google's reCaptcha has been cracked so it's completely useless at the moment. All you need to do now is answer the question instead of entering a code.
It looks like several phpbb forums have been unsuccessfully attacked by a malicious party attempting to brute-force account login credentials. Visible signs of this attack include users being required to enter a CAPTCHA after an initial login attempt. Read the report here: http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=1947925
In the mean time please make sure your passwords are secure.
I'm sorry for any inconvenience caused.
It looks like several phpbb forums have been unsuccessfully attacked by a malicious party attempting to brute-force account login credentials. Visible signs of this attack include users being required to enter a CAPTCHA after an initial login attempt. Read the report here: http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=1947925
In the mean time please make sure your passwords are secure.
I'm sorry for any inconvenience caused.
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Attention Lee: just noticed your avatar. Nothing like dumping the kids in the laundry basket - is there? So far so good as far as someone trying to hack my PW. It couldn't be any easier. let the juveniles continue, they'll get it one day i'm sure.
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- Bandung_Dero
- udonmap.com
- Posts: 3619
- Joined: July 10, 2005, 8:53 am
- Location: Ban Dung or Perth W.A.
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Hello Lee, I didn't explain myself very clearly, please look at the email I sent you this morning. There wasn't a sentence to extract the answer from?
- randerson79
- udonmap.com
- Posts: 532
- Joined: March 6, 2006, 7:08 am
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I've noticed when ever I have a heated debate with someone. The next morning morning I can not log on. I think the "juvenile" is a member here.
BTW that is a geat photo Lee!!
BTW that is a geat photo Lee!!
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Hi BD, the sentence says 'Please type the second word in this sentence', not the following sentence. Therefore you need to enter the word 'type'.
- Bandung_Dero
- udonmap.com
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- Joined: July 10, 2005, 8:53 am
- Location: Ban Dung or Perth W.A.
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Well Lee looks like I remain confused!
As I stated in my email when I finally was able to login yesterday it read:-
Please type the fifth word in this sentence: (with full colon)
"The current population of Udon Thani is about xxxxxx people on a fine sunny day" (in quotes)
This question is a means etc. etc.
The correct answer was Udon.
As I stated in my email when I finally was able to login yesterday it read:-
Please type the fifth word in this sentence: (with full colon)
"The current population of Udon Thani is about xxxxxx people on a fine sunny day" (in quotes)
This question is a means etc. etc.
The correct answer was Udon.
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BD, there are approximately 20 questions that appear in a random order on the registration or forgotten password page. I'm sorry if they seem little confusing.
14. Please type the fifth word in the following sentence: The population of Udon Thani city is around 500,000
Fifth word is Thani
2. Please type the second word in this sentence.
Second word is type
14. Please type the fifth word in the following sentence: The population of Udon Thani city is around 500,000
Fifth word is Thani
2. Please type the second word in this sentence.
Second word is type
- Bandung_Dero
- udonmap.com
- Posts: 3619
- Joined: July 10, 2005, 8:53 am
- Location: Ban Dung or Perth W.A.
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Ah, finally the penny has dropped. Thanks Lee.