Possible attempt to hack account

[The Chairman]

There were a number of ScubaBoard wannabe forums. They thought they could do this better than we were doing. While they are gone, their databases are being sold and shared. People often used the same usernames and passwords across these forums. So, when they find one that's the same, then bang they're in. 2FA authentication would deny them access to your account. Without access to your phone, they have no way of entering. I use Google's "Authenticator" Google Authenticator - Apps on Google Play and have it on my phone, my laptop, my PC, and my tablet. It's really, really easy and adds an amazing level of security.

 

[Celt]

No, the person changed the credentials so I couldn't log in, then posted a listing in the classifieds, one of those 'a little too good to be true' things, I believe. When challenged a bit, he got abrasive, and his interpersonal style was quite a bit different from mine. I contacted Admin as soon as I found out what was going on.

If you get on SB daily, you're likely to catch such things quickly (like when you try to log on and can't). But a number of members come occasionally, and this could potentially go undetected for awhile.

The level of sophistication involved in scams has grown over the years. I think about it in part because when you're raising a kid in a culture where they're online a lot, phishing schemes, predator types and such are concerning. Never mind the possibility that somebody's gonna talk them into eating Tide Pods or the like.

Thanks

 

[The Chairman]

Down load and install Google Authenticator: Google Authenticator - Apps on Google Play
Click on your name on the upper right of this thread
Select Password and Security and you'll see 2FA at the very top
Select "Change" and just follow the easy steps.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

There were a number of ScubaBoard wannabe forums. They thought they could do this better than we were doing. While they are gone, their databases are being sold and shared. People often used the same usernames and passwords across these forums. So, when they find one that's the same, then bang they're in. 2FA authentication would deny them access to your account. Without access to your phone, they have no way of entering. I use Google's "Authenticator" Google Authenticator - Apps on Google Play and have it on my phone, my laptop, my PC, and my tablet. It's really, really easy and adds an amazing level of security.

Authy works very well also. That is the one I use. The important thing is ALWAYS USE 2FA whenever available!!

 

[Marie13]

Absolutely use the Google Authenticator app. Worth it.

 

[mrtechbench]

There were a number of ScubaBoard wannabe forums. They thought they could do this better than we were doing. While they are gone, their databases are being sold and shared. People often used the same usernames and passwords across these forums. So, when they find one that's the same, then bang they're in. 2FA authentication would deny them access to your account. Without access to your phone, they have no way of entering. I use Google's "Authenticator" Google Authenticator - Apps on Google Play and have it on my phone, my laptop, my PC, and my tablet. It's really, really easy and adds an amazing level of security.

I'm grateful Scuba Board is here, thanks for all you and the team are doing. I do miss the deco stop though.