bros Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 If you are running an IPB forum that is version 2.3.5 or less, please either upgrade it if your license is still active or convert to SMF. There is another thing you can do, but it is a bit annoying, but I can instruct you how to do it over query on IRC. Why? If you have a version that is less than that people can and will try to steal your passwords and they will probably succeed. They have on one alliance I was helping last night. That was rather fun last night. I found a lot of information out on a person. mmmk CN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebubu Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 too late i already have your passwords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoomzoomzoom Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 What version is this forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Boris Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 (edited) IPB Hopefully nobody has issues, but vigilance is always good. Edited January 9, 2010 by Lord Boris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoppistan Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 All your base are belong to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bros Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 What version is this forum? It doesn't list it, but I have a feeling admin is a smart admin and keeps stuff up to date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tushar Dhoot Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Because version 2.3.5 doesn't have any exploits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bros Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Because version 2.3.5 doesn't have any exploits I'm just posting about one specific exploit because I encountered someone using it last night. It should be rather entertaining when the person in question comes on IRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Because version 2.3.5 doesn't have any exploits If someone has gotten into a forum on CN using a specific exploit on a specific type of forum software, then it would /probably/ be a good idea to not be on that, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwich Controversy Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 ...or convert to SMF. Oh you, bros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolfe2015 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 It's a trap! Honestly, if you have a license with IPB you probably have upgraded already. If you don't have a license and you umm... "borrowed" one, then let the security holes build I say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astronaut jones Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 (edited) Anyone who would willingly take things to that level, that they would try to hack another alliance's forums, needs a swift kick in the $@! and a reality check. I hope anyone using an older version of IPB listens to bros, as there's no need for any other forums to potentially be compromised. Also, bros is good people, so .. listen to bros regardless. edited because I spelled forms instead of forums.. yeah, that was dumb. Edited January 9, 2010 by astronaut jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nintenderek Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Anyone who would willingly take things to that level, that they would try to hack another alliance's forums, needs a swift kick in the $@! and a reality check. I don't think other alliances are the main worry. There are just random people out there who like to get all the information they can off of random forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astronaut jones Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I don't think other alliances are the main worry. There are just random people out there who like to get all the information they can off of random forums. Ahhh, I was under the impression based upon the first few posts, that the person who attempted this was somehow involved with CN/PB affairs in some way, and just drew the logical conclusion that they were someone who took a grievances with someone/some alliance further than it ever needed to go. Wouldn't have been the first time that someone took an in-game grievance too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bros Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 It's a trap!Honestly, if you have a license with IPB you probably have upgraded already. If you don't have a license and you umm... "borrowed" one, then let the security holes build I say! Some alliances IPB licenses may have expired after the year or whatever or free upgrades and they do not wish to pay for more upgrades. Ahhh, I was under the impression based upon the first few posts, that the person who attempted this was somehow involved with CN/PB affairs in some way, and just drew the logical conclusion that they were someone who took a grievances with someone/some alliance further than it ever needed to go. Wouldn't have been the first time that someone took an in-game grievance too far. they did, they stole peoples passwords on an Alliance's forums because they refused to give him admin powers or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddog241 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 when will people learn SMF > IPB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of Destruction Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 (edited) I have IPB 3 Edited January 9, 2010 by Lord of Destruction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Razzia Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 All your passwords are belong to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercoolyellow Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 What version is this forum? i approve of this mischievousness. Plus 10 internets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilrow Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 IPB 3.0.5 is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bros Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 IPB 3.0.5 is good. Up to date stuff is always good. The MK forums are guilty of not being up to date because stuff isn't compatible yet >_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooner Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 vB works wonderfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esquire Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 What version is this forum? These forums are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime minister Johns Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 It is always best to operate with the latest version of whatever software you use, they tend to have more features and are more secure. I second what bros said, update your forum software if you have not already done so. (and change your passwords too as well just in case) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiphosis Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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