Toyota MR2 Board Security and Passwords

Ncturnal · 09-01-2005, 11:59 AM

The MR2 Board staff has discovered that Jeff Fazio, aka JeckylandHyde has been attempting to compromise the security of at least one of the administrator accounts here. Since this occured at his individuals place of employment, his company's IT department has also been notified. This activity is childish, and has put his job at serious risk. This should be a reminder that while online, you leave a trail and you can be identified if you engage in anything illegal.

Another point this brings to light is the need for strong passwords. With weak or easy to guess passwords, your online identity is just a click away from being compromised. While nothing happened with this incident due to use of strong passwords, the potential damage if the password had been compromised could have been extensive. Your credentials, if compromised, could be used to defraud other members of the community while the person "poses" as you. This problem is easily adverted with use of good passwords. You should try to use a password that is at least 8 characters in length, using a combination of upper and lower-case letters, numbers, & symbols. You shouldn't use anything that is easy to guess like your name, board name, wife's name, etc.

Here is an example of a good password: bP4@}dr*

Please use good passwords for the safety and security of both yourself and you fellow community members. Also, you should be cognizant of the risks of using the same password on all sites, as some sites (not vBulletin sites) can be easily compromised in some cases.

ALLSHOTUP · 09-01-2005, 01:11 PM

Dang, Are people this truly bored? Send them to the Gulf Coast to wrok if they need to burn energy that bad.

Eric

Ncturnal · 09-01-2005, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALLSHOTUP

Dang, Are people this truly bored? Send them to the Gulf Coast to wrok if they need to burn energy that bad.

Eric

It's just like most things in life. There are only a few people that are the problem that make so many more look bad, be it the person who tried to hack our board, the looters in New Orleans, or the terrorist extremists. There's always a few that have to try and ruin things for the masses.

wallcrawlr · 09-01-2005, 01:53 PM

ok, thanks for the warning

AndrewMcG · 09-01-2005, 03:02 PM

Damn it Brian, you caught me. Just dont get me fired;-(

Haha, I wish I had a job and knew a damn thing about computers.

RingFang · 09-01-2005, 03:29 PM

I admit it...it was me trying to find the passcode to the lock on his pants zipper.

wallcrawlr · 09-01-2005, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RingFang

I admit it...it was me trying to find the passcode to the lock on his pants zipper.

thats pretty good.

old school button fly here babe

RePete · 09-01-2005, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ncturnal

Here is an example of a good password: bP4@}dr*

That's just not a good password, that's a hell of a good password, but probably too complex to remember.

Here's a suggestion for pretty decent security. Take a word, intercooler, and start substituting like so ---> 1inT3rc00l3r

After a few times you'll get used to it and it's easier to remember than something like uHJ#2J8&^5ghjg$.

RingFang · 09-01-2005, 04:14 PM

I remember button fly pants

JerklandHyde · 09-01-2005, 05:45 PM

Password changed to your example. Thanks again! You can run, but you can't HYDE!

canadam · 09-01-2005, 05:50 PM

LOCK-UPS ROCK !!!

NOONE remembers them but me !!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RingFang

I admit it...it was me trying to find the passcode to the lock on his pants zipper.

RePete · 09-01-2005, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerklandHyde

Password changed to your example. Thanks again! You can run, but you can't HYDE!

lol! Who's this Jerkyl guy? Is he Jeff's clone or just the left-overs from the petri dish?

smartash · 09-11-2005, 09:40 PM

sounds like something from a soap opera.

lowjack · 10-03-2005, 01:18 PM

nothing worse than some &^$%tard thinking he is mr cool joe hacker..... At least if someone is going to compromise something do it to a place that is lame and boring..... Not a good imformative site like this.

That coming from a Nissan guy says ALOT!

09-01-2005, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ncturnal Google Ron Paul Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,842 Thanks: 91 Thanked 115 Times in 100 Posts Blog Entries: 6 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (33/100% )	Toyota MR2 Board Security and Passwords The MR2 Board staff has discovered that Jeff Fazio, aka JeckylandHyde has been attempting to compromise the security of at least one of the administrator accounts here. Since this occured at his individuals place of employment, his company's IT department has also been notified. This activity is childish, and has put his job at serious risk. This should be a reminder that while online, you leave a trail and you can be identified if you engage in anything illegal. Another point this brings to light is the need for strong passwords. With weak or easy to guess passwords, your online identity is just a click away from being compromised. While nothing happened with this incident due to use of strong passwords, the potential damage if the password had been compromised could have been extensive. Your credentials, if compromised, could be used to defraud other members of the community while the person "poses" as you. This problem is easily adverted with use of good passwords. You should try to use a password that is at least 8 characters in length, using a combination of upper and lower-case letters, numbers, & symbols. You shouldn't use anything that is easy to guess like your name, board name, wife's name, etc. Here is an example of a good password: bP4@}dr* Please use good passwords for the safety and security of both yourself and you fellow community members. Also, you should be cognizant of the risks of using the same password on all sites, as some sites (not vBulletin sites) can be easily compromised in some cases. __________________ Brian - My MR2Trader Ads - Click here for order or shipping status if you've bought something from me recently. Technical Questions - Please post them on the forums. Others who may have the same problem don't benefit from a PM exchange. If you wish to have my input I have no problem with a PM containing a link to a thread you have already posted.

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09-01-2005, 01:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
ALLSHOTUP Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MARS HILL Posts: 861 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Dang, Are people this truly bored? Send them to the Gulf Coast to wrok if they need to burn energy that bad. Eric

09-01-2005, 01:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
wallcrawlr :^) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MN Posts: 315 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	ok, thanks for the warning

09-01-2005, 03:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
AndrewMcG Its not lag, Its foreplay Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 719 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Damn it Brian, you caught me. Just dont get me fired;-( Haha, I wish I had a job and knew a damn thing about computers.

09-01-2005, 03:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
RingFang Lunar Tick Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 385 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I admit it...it was me trying to find the passcode to the lock on his pants zipper.

09-01-2005, 04:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
RingFang Lunar Tick Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 385 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I remember button fly pants

09-01-2005, 05:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
JerklandHyde No Skills Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Password changed to your example. Thanks again! You can run, but you can't HYDE!

09-11-2005, 09:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
smartash yes i is a smartash Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Smartashville Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 11 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	sounds like something from a soap opera.

10-03-2005, 01:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
lowjack Bite me! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	nothing worse than some &^$%tard thinking he is mr cool joe hacker..... At least if someone is going to compromise something do it to a place that is lame and boring..... Not a good imformative site like this. That coming from a Nissan guy says ALOT!