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pie
21-05-14, 09:49 PM
has anybody else been asked to rest their password when logging out of ebay?
88ESR
21-05-14, 10:03 PM
Never...
7ova
21-05-14, 10:05 PM
Just been mentioned on the 10pm news!
Southie
21-05-14, 10:08 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-27503290
burgo
21-05-14, 10:12 PM
Yes they got hacked
pie
21-05-14, 10:13 PM
I aint seen the news been at work all day

just logged out tonight and its said rest you password , I thought wtf that's strange
dgbnova#1
21-05-14, 10:16 PM
I heard it on news also
Jack
21-05-14, 11:41 PM
Knowing the encrypted password is a bit useless unless you know the encryption key really. I'd be more worried about someone now having a massive database of names, addresses, DOB and email addresses
8valve-craig
22-05-14, 08:04 AM
Since this hacking I have been getting calls from people claiming to be ebay, offering website building and shipping contracts. When questioned they claim they are ebay employees, but when investigated they are simply canvassers.

Coincidence?

01844 398603
88ESR
22-05-14, 02:41 PM
So has everyone reset their passwords as requested on the site homepage??
L33 LEG
22-05-14, 03:26 PM
I have loads of accounts but only been asked to reset one of the passwords. Not sure if I've anything to worry about, suppose its worth checking your PayPal to see if there's been anything going on.
88ESR
22-05-14, 03:28 PM
I have loads of accounts but only been asked to reset one of the passwords. Not sure if I've anything to worry about, suppose its worth checking your PayPal to see if there's been anything going on.

Paypal is password protected so shouldn't be a worry....
bighed
22-05-14, 04:34 PM
They can't do much with your ebay password as above, it's PayPal that sends the money. You just have to explain it all to the mrs when you get a reply to a question about gimp masks and lube.....
Jack
22-05-14, 04:44 PM
They could list a load of dodgy crap on your account though. IIRC older accounts have the option of doing non-paypal listings, so they could do cheque/cash/transfer sales.

I've not had a password reset request and can't see anything on the homepage about it though
88ESR
22-05-14, 04:51 PM
They could list a load of dodgy crap on your account though. IIRC older accounts have the option of doing non-paypal listings, so they could do cheque/cash/transfer sales.

I've not had a password reset request and can't see anything on the homepage about it though

Think you may have to be signed in first to get the prompt..

Apparently the hack took place in late February. .

Nice early heads up tbe from ebay......:(
Mike
22-05-14, 06:36 PM
I'd be more worried about someone now having a massive database of names, addresses, DOB and email addresses

Yep, and like me end up a victim of identity fraud (happened Feb 18) for x4 contract phones in my name & address, 1 months use of all 4 phones totalled in the region of £20k in text messages averaging 1k messages a DAY from each phone sent to the Netherlands. No doubt PPI or "accident claim" phishing texts to call back on premium rate numbers.


Since this hacking I have been getting calls from people claiming to be ebay, offering website building and shipping contracts. When questioned they claim they are ebay employees, but when investigated they are simply canvassers.

Coincidence?

01844 398603

Same number called me today at 15.03pm.

Sounds like others are having same issue to:

http://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Buyer-Central/getting-20-calls-a-day-from-01844-398603-claiming-to-be-ebay/td-p/2902609