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 I'm not sure if it's just bluffing. As long as no-one can get to my finances. | |||
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"I had similar recently and they demanded about £500 in bitcoin or they'd take action. The email was sent from my own email address which confused the hell outta me. I changed that password ages ago so I've just deleted it and not had any other contact for a while. Sounds like it's a scam to me and maybe a rogue website has sold information including e-mails and passwords "Yeah, it was sent from my own email address, and I didn't take any notice till I realised it said the password it used was: .... and there it was in front of me. Mine asked for/demanded £800 I think. Good luck getting that out of me, with 32p in my account, 3 payday loans and a credit card maxed out. My phone was a basic Vodafone android btw. I did install a Norton privacy/antivirus thing on it, but in my experience, Norton have never seemed that good imo. Now said phone is broken anyway with a major virus  | |||
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"I've been doing some research on this, and it's helped ease me a bit. I wish I hadn't marked the email as phishing now, The mail more or less went like this: "Hello, I didn't receive any reply to my last email. I hacked your phone through a router which had vulnerabilities, on 13/07 and recovered your password, which is this: ****** [it was my actual password in plain sight] "I have saved all your photos, contacts, etc etc to hard disk so don't bother doing anything now. You really are quite a pervert!" [I HATE being called that] And I can't remember so much the rest, but it basically said they have all my details, contacts, everything. The first email said they accessed my camera phone, and they went on about porn sites, and how I'm just one of many victims of theirs. I have been on porn sites but hardly much at all tbh, I spend time here. If only I avoided those times, it would much better confirm this is a scam. Parts of the email do read very generically though. They finished by saying I should get antivirus (I didn't really have a full version on my phone, just a privacy app) and not to be too mad with them, it's just business! Will post more later if I find anything worth reporting, as I'm sure other people could be having this problem." I had almost exactly the same email to my spam folder recently. Spooked me a bit as it mentioned a password that I don't use but someone in my family does. Didn't say anything about buying antivirus but demanded $804 in Bitcoin to not expose to others my "dirty funs". I was told I had 48 hours to deposit the funds. That was over a week ago. A scam. | |||
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"Thank you for the replies, they're appreciated. x This might be why my phone has broken and won't start anymore...? In any case, I pity anyone who tries to get money out of me, especially because I don't have any to speak of." google howto reset your phone ,its easy  | |||
"I've been doing some research on this, and it's helped ease me a bit. I wish I hadn't marked the email as phishing now, The mail more or less went like this: "Hello, I didn't receive any reply to my last email. I hacked your phone through a router which had vulnerabilities, on 13/07 and recovered your password, which is this: ****** [it was my actual password in plain sight] "I have saved all your photos, contacts, etc etc to hard disk so don't bother doing anything now. You really are quite a pervert!" [I HATE being called that] And I can't remember so much the rest, but it basically said they have all my details, contacts, everything. The first email said they accessed my camera phone, and they went on about porn sites, and how I'm just one of many victims of theirs. I have been on porn sites but hardly much at all tbh, I spend time here. If only I avoided those times, it would much better confirm this is a scam. Parts of the email do read very generically though. They finished by saying I should get antivirus (I didn't really have a full version on my phone, just a privacy app) and not to be too mad with them, it's just business! Will post more later if I find anything worth reporting, as I'm sure other people could be having this problem." I've had the same email sent to me at work (school). My email work email account has never been used to sign up to any sort of porn or other dodgy sites, the most likely sites that they've got me details from are free software downloads ( shareware, not illegal stuff). So... it is most certainly a scam. Cal | |||
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"If it's just a scam how do they get the password? " I tried the pwned site after someone else posted a similar thread it seemed to indicate a server or router was compromised with a virus and I was one of 700 million users who's details had been compromised.. it was my ddummy email with no passwords I use so I wasn't fussed. | |||
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"If it's just a scam how do they get the password? I tried the pwned site after someone else posted a similar thread it seemed to indicate a server or router was compromised with a virus and I was one of 700 million users who's details had been compromised.. it was my ddummy email with no passwords I use so I wasn't fussed." But that's an actual data breach not a scam. I mean maybe the email isn't a scam if they have the password. I tried the pwned site, saved it for future. Handy tip. | |||
"If it's just a scam how do they get the password? I tried the pwned site after someone else posted a similar thread it seemed to indicate a server or router was compromised with a virus and I was one of 700 million users who's details had been compromised.. it was my ddummy email with no passwords I use so I wasn't fussed. But that's an actual data breach not a scam. I mean maybe the email isn't a scam if they have the password. I tried the pwned site, saved it for future. Handy tip. " After i got one of those emails i used the pwned site and it listed three other websites that had been hacked, none of which had anything to do with porn sites..but my email said my password was a bunch of numbers which is usually a default password they give you before you change it to one of your own... | |||
"If it's just a scam how do they get the password? I tried the pwned site after someone else posted a similar thread it seemed to indicate a server or router was compromised with a virus and I was one of 700 million users who's details had been compromised.. it was my ddummy email with no passwords I use so I wasn't fussed. But that's an actual data breach not a scam. I mean maybe the email isn't a scam if they have the password. I tried the pwned site, saved it for future. Handy tip. After i got one of those emails i used the pwned site and it listed three other websites that had been hacked, none of which had anything to do with porn sites..but my email said my password was a bunch of numbers which is usually a default password they give you before you change it to one of your own... " I found 2 of these emails in my spam folder. The password was wrong, but not far off wrong. What is this pwned site you talk of?  | |||
"If it's just a scam how do they get the password? I tried the pwned site after someone else posted a similar thread it seemed to indicate a server or router was compromised with a virus and I was one of 700 million users who's details had been compromised.. it was my ddummy email with no passwords I use so I wasn't fussed. But that's an actual data breach not a scam. I mean maybe the email isn't a scam if they have the password. I tried the pwned site, saved it for future. Handy tip. After i got one of those emails i used the pwned site and it listed three other websites that had been hacked, none of which had anything to do with porn sites..but my email said my password was a bunch of numbers which is usually a default password they give you before you change it to one of your own... " Mine said a non porn site had been hacked too. I didn't have any weird emails though, unless they went straight to spam and I didn't see them. | |||
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"Thank you everybody *waves* I feel a bit easier having read up on this. Several sites like yahoo etc were hacked over the years, and email/password combos taken from there. This happened on other sites too, and apparently they are circling around. Both messages I've seen were in my spam folder. Also, the second as a follow up to the first. My password here and on fabguys was the one I used to use on yahoo and facebook. It seems a lot of people are having this happen, but so far I haven't heard of any case where someone has been able to make good on the threat. Most importantly my financial details have been unaffected. The 'have I been pwned' site listing my email as compromised on 6 sites is orrying though." Doesn't it say when they were compromised? Mine said 2014. Maybe just change all your passwords anyway. I remember gmail said to change all their passwords maybe last year/ early this year because they had some data breach.  | |||
"Had the same 2days ago the 50 hours has passed none of my contacts have been on to me calling me a pervert " Are you disappointed?  | |||
"If it's just a scam how do they get the password? I tried the pwned site after someone else posted a similar thread it seemed to indicate a server or router was compromised with a virus and I was one of 700 million users who's details had been compromised.. it was my ddummy email with no passwords I use so I wasn't fussed. But that's an actual data breach not a scam. I mean maybe the email isn't a scam if they have the password. I tried the pwned site, saved it for future. Handy tip. After i got one of those emails i used the pwned site and it listed three other websites that had been hacked, none of which had anything to do with porn sites..but my email said my password was a bunch of numbers which is usually a default password they give you before you change it to one of your own... I found 2 of these emails in my spam folder. The password was wrong, but not far off wrong. What is this pwned site you talk of? "Use it and find out | |||
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"UPDATE BULLETIN This knob has mailed me again the last days in a row. I'm not opening them because it's really horrible seeing your own password displayed clearly and a scammer showing you that they know it. Well nothing incriminating has come out yet, and in my research I haven't yet come across a case where a threat has been made good on. It seems a lot of people get this kind of email (mine is in my junk folder) and the overwhelming consensus appears to be you can safely ignore them (don't pay!) It helps to see spelling and grammar mistakes to help you not take this shit seriously. Still unsettling stuff though." This. If someone has your passwords they would usually wipe out your bank account before you knew what hit you instead of fucking about. Hope you don't block them and don't get any more hassle P.s can you block an email x | |||
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"Once you have changed all your passwords, use a VPN this is a Virtual Private network, it routes you to different servers around the world, makes it almost impossible to locate where your logged in from. I use one if i go abroad and some TV apps are blocked ie English channels or social media that some countries dont allow? " You can get free ones in the app store or pay monthly, just search VPN | |||
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"All the hacked sites data is available on the dark web. They automail every address with the password attached (I had one from a games site years ago). Fortunately I long since started using a password manager that generates complex individual passwords for every account. As for router hacks, factory reset it and then change the password to something complex (write it down obviously). Although the router hack is likely to be nonsense it will give you peace of mind. And anyone not using internet security packages nowadays needs their head examining. " Can password managers be hacked too though? I know nothing about them. | |||
"All the hacked sites data is available on the dark web. They automail every address with the password attached (I had one from a games site years ago). Fortunately I long since started using a password manager that generates complex individual passwords for every account. As for router hacks, factory reset it and then change the password to something complex (write it down obviously). Although the router hack is likely to be nonsense it will give you peace of mind. And anyone not using internet security packages nowadays needs their head examining. " I asked my friend what security package she had on her computer recently, she looked at me as if I was speaking Japanese. People don't understand or necessarily even know that they need it. If it wasn't for us insisting my parents would happily do their banking on an unprotected pc. | |||
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"All the hacked sites data is available on the dark web. They automail every address with the password attached (I had one from a games site years ago). Fortunately I long since started using a password manager that generates complex individual passwords for every account. As for router hacks, factory reset it and then change the password to something complex (write it down obviously). Although the router hack is likely to be nonsense it will give you peace of mind. And anyone not using internet security packages nowadays needs their head examining. Can password managers be hacked too though? I know nothing about them. " Choose a well known and tested one. I use Dashlane. Lastpass and Keeper seem to be well recommended too. I pay the premium rate so Dashlane gives unlimited access on all my devices. 30 odd quid per year seems a small cost to prevent the chance of identity theft, account hacks, card fraud etc. I also use Kaspersky internet security on my computer. This is consistently rated best security by many sites and magazines. Again I pay for it because I value the service it provides (I pay for Fab for the same reason). I have had several occasions where my security software has stopped me submitting data to insecure sites or loading what turned out to be malicious pages. Worth every penny for peace of mind. | |||
"UPDATE BULLETIN This knob has mailed me again the last days in a row. I'm not opening them because it's really horrible seeing your own password displayed clearly and a scammer showing you that they know it. Well nothing incriminating has come out yet, and in my research I haven't yet come across a case where a threat has been made good on. It seems a lot of people get this kind of email (mine is in my junk folder) and the overwhelming consensus appears to be you can safely ignore them (don't pay!) It helps to see spelling and grammar mistakes to help you not take this shit seriously. Still unsettling stuff though." When theres a big data breach talktalks one etc where the big data bases of usernames/emails and password hashes are stolen. The data is sold and over time the password hashes are decrypted back into passwords. That data is also sold on now passwords to things like your phone company or most sites are worthless (notice they never show your whole card number etc) They need additional info to get any money or goods But people buy these lists and then send out a made up email claiming they got the password some other way and use it as "proof" that they have greater access than they really do and attempt to black mail.people. They have nothing and you were never hacked your jist one of tens of millions whos data has been leaked over the last few years this is why its important to update your passwords after these data breaches are announced but often tjat can be months/years later as companies dont like to admit it till they have to | |||
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"All the hacked sites data is available on the dark web. They automail every address with the password attached (I had one from a games site years ago). Fortunately I long since started using a password manager that generates complex individual passwords for every account. As for router hacks, factory reset it and then change the password to something complex (write it down obviously). Although the router hack is likely to be nonsense it will give you peace of mind. And anyone not using internet security packages nowadays needs their head examining. Can password managers be hacked too though? I know nothing about them. " Generally not, as they shouldn’t be storing unencrypted passwords anywhere. Lastpass has had security issues in the past, however. Generally speaking, password managers and VPNs are things worth paying for - otherwise you are trusting a free service with your security. | |||
"All the hacked sites data is available on the dark web. They automail every address with the password attached (I had one from a games site years ago). Fortunately I long since started using a password manager that generates complex individual passwords for every account. As for router hacks, factory reset it and then change the password to something complex (write it down obviously). Although the router hack is likely to be nonsense it will give you peace of mind. And anyone not using internet security packages nowadays needs their head examining. Can password managers be hacked too though? I know nothing about them. Choose a well known and tested one. I use Dashlane. Lastpass and Keeper seem to be well recommended too. I pay the premium rate so Dashlane gives unlimited access on all my devices. 30 odd quid per year seems a small cost to prevent the chance of identity theft, account hacks, card fraud etc. I also use Kaspersky internet security on my computer. This is consistently rated best security by many sites and magazines. Again I pay for it because I value the service it provides (I pay for Fab for the same reason). I have had several occasions where my security software has stopped me submitting data to insecure sites or loading what turned out to be malicious pages. Worth every penny for peace of mind. " Thanks I'll look those up. | |||
"All the hacked sites data is available on the dark web. They automail every address with the password attached (I had one from a games site years ago). Fortunately I long since started using a password manager that generates complex individual passwords for every account. As for router hacks, factory reset it and then change the password to something complex (write it down obviously). Although the router hack is likely to be nonsense it will give you peace of mind. And anyone not using internet security packages nowadays needs their head examining. Can password managers be hacked too though? I know nothing about them. Generally not, as they shouldn’t be storing unencrypted passwords anywhere. Lastpass has had security issues in the past, however. Generally speaking, password managers and VPNs are things worth paying for - otherwise you are trusting a free service with your security." Good point, thanks. | |||
