Someone had fun, a lot of people didn't ...

go · Post by go » Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:00 -0700

Dear Readers,
I did not know how much I valued the Dojo board until it was sabotaged.
Thank you all for your wonderful efforts.
Thank you all for the fun!
Best wishes to all!
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Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:11 -0700

digulla wrote:What I propose is to file a complaint to the abuse sections of the respective ISPs so they can find out who was online from where at that time and they can take the appropriate measures.
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And don't forget that many hackers don't use their own PC but first crack some other boxes and then start their attacks from those. So the police might actually knock down the doors of some innocent fool who doesn't know about firewalls and malware scanners. Therefore, I suggest that the ISPs should have a look at their logs. That will usually mean that their accounts will be closed or, if they are kids, the ISP will tell their parents ... and then close the account.

Hi!

Sorry for my stupid catch word cracker or hacker. It is of course doesn't matter so much if we look for all of this situation.
I have a question: if i stay all the time in my computer log in to Usagi Yojimbo web site, then if some cracker break my security connect and hacked this site under my ip address??? -note: i am connected by a router, which divide my internet connection.

and another question:
It is possible in future, so will be (on the left site in home page) instruction about a security for real beginners UYD members? (for example explain shortcuts like ISP and other) and a e-mail address for Shinobi's or to people respons for security and all the alert (to inform Shinobi by first person who see something wrong)? (it is only my proposition)

AbaYo!

Post by **digulla** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:59 -0700

Jerry wrote:I have a question: if i stay all the time in my computer log in to Usagi Yojimbo web site, then if some cracker break my security connect and hacked this site under my ip address??? -note: i am connected by a router, which divide my internet connection.

Not really. Usually, such an attach works in one of two ways:

1. They install a keylogger on your computer. Then, they can see any key you press (and thus see your password, when you log in). This is why banks use TANs (transaction numbers) which are valid only once (so even if a hacker got it, it's useless for him).

2. You log in via an Internet Cafe or the like and forget to logout when you leave.

Browsers cache your login (so you don't have to type in your password every time you load a new page). The browser cannot tell if you are leaving for a few minutes or forever and when the next customer sits in front of your computer and you didn't log out (see the link in the upper right corner?), he will still be "you" as far as the Dojo is concerned.

He can then read your private mail, post under your name, etc.

Jerry wrote:It is possible in future, so will be (on the left site in home page) instruction about a security for real beginners UYD members? (for example explain shortcuts like ISP and other) and a e-mail address for Shinobi's or to people respons for security and all the alert (to inform Shinobi by first person who see something wrong)? (it is only my proposition)

I think the "don't leave traces when you are in an Internet Cafe" is the only thing you really need to worry about, if you always install the latest patches from Microsoft at home (or whatever company sells your Operating System) and you keep your virus scanner and firewall up to date. The times when the Internet were a nice, cozy and a place to explore without having to worry are almost over, I fear.

As for an contact in case of an emergency, note down my email address or Todds or, of course, by posting on the board. And believe me, one of us two will notice very quickly when the board is down

PS: ISP is an Internet Service Provider.

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:21 -0700

Thnx for explain.

Usagi · Post by **Usagi** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 12:12 -0700

Yea! Thanks you guys for getting us back! Im glad nothing was gone. When I came to the board a cuple days ago it was saying something like "this board is being Hacked by ....someother name with PIG in it-- I was going contact one of you guys, but i could not log in or anything- but you guys are big boys ^_^ you know what you are doing.

Im glad things are up and running again though ^_^ Huray for you guys!

tOkKa · Post by **tOkKa** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 16:48 -0700

-->> Me and my pals at Mikey's have been having our issues with hackers and little virus villians the past several months..

.. i'm gonna share this thread by hyperlink with Mikey if that's ok with you guys.

There currently is a situation that i feared had the potential to explode into another little '0WN3D' incident!! I'm sorry you guys had to go thru' that crap.

GRRR ..!!

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 16:54 -0700

Thnaks, Tokka. No problem on sharing the thread.

Gaffey · Post by **Gaffey** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 7:16 -0700

Thanks for fixing the board so quickly.

ziritrion · Post by **ziritrion** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 9:22 -0700

Hi. I've been missing for a few days and I didn't even notice the defacing. Good job on gettin everything up again so quickly.

I noticed that on the board, the "next thread" link at the top right is missing, and there's "::" instead.

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 10:24 -0700

The message board at Image Comics' site was also hacked. I don't know who the hacker was. The board is down for maintenance right now.

Post by **digulla** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 11:10 -0700

ziritrion wrote:I noticed that on the board, the "next thread" link at the top right is missing, and there's "::" instead.

It's on my TODO list but don't hold your breath.

cynlee · Post by **cynlee** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 12:34 -0700

This is probably a dumb question, but it was just the forum that was hacked, right, not anything with anyone's personal info?

Just curious-- especially as I am tired of getting email from earthlink regarding "spam" that I have "sent", thanks to whoever is routing it through my address or however they are doing it.

Cynthia

Post by **digulla** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 14:33 -0700

cynlee wrote:This is probably a dumb question, but it was just the forum that was hacked, right, not anything with anyone's personal info?

That is hard to say. The hackers had admin access to the forum, so they could have seen all this but I cannot say; the logs just show that they were in there, not what they did.

It might be a good idea to change your password, though.

Wily Pueo · Post by **Wily Pueo** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 3:47 -0700

Yeah, the Image site was down and supposedly (I got the word from a post by Mr. Kurtzman on his PvP site that a number of other comic-related forums were hacked. This was posted about a day or two before the DojoBoard went down. I very impressed with Aaron's quick handling of the situation. I don't post much but I enjoy hanging out in this neighborhood.

Thanks,
Dave

Dranatha · Post by **Dranatha** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 10:03 -0700

Aaron,

Your "Kung Fu" is strong.

Thanks for protecting our dojo!

Dranatha

Usagi Yojimbo DojoBoard

Someone had fun, a lot of people didn't ...

Thank you.

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