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Attention - Password and Security Update

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#1 ·
Hello all,

Over the next few days we will be implementing some changes to our forum password strength and password expiration policies. To make sure you continue having the best experience possible on the community, we regularly monitor the site and the Internet to keep everyone's account information safe. We've recently become aware of a potential risk to some accounts coming from outside of this community. Just to be safe, we are implementing the following changes to improve security even further:

1) We are asking everyone to change their passwords (and will force a one time reset). Along with every user on the forum, new passwords will need to be more complex, and can't be simple words (sorry, you can't have "fluffy" as your password anymore!). Please use a password unique to this community. Reusing passwords can expose your account indirectly when other websites (Twitter, Linkedin, Badoo, etc) are compromised; and

2) Your passwords will expire on a 365 day basis. When you login on the 366th day, you will have to change it.

We'll also be sending out an email to users to let them know about the changes, in upcoming weeks.

Thanks all,

Helena

Community Management
 
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#3 ·
Ugh, using capitals and symbols in a password and having to change it every year... been using the same password for years and never had a issue.

I'm never going to remember the new password.
 
#5 ·
Since changing my password a few days ago (forced to) I had to do it again today with computer generated password from an email :WTF:
 
#8 ·
"On June 13, 2016, we became aware that February 2016 data stolen from VerticalScope was being made available online."

That's a nice way of saying we knew about it in Feb but weren't going to bother informing the people that use our services until someone leaked the info and we were forced to. Nice company to conduct business with...

So what's the deal? Did the hosting company inform the website owners when this happened or were they kept in the dark to?
 
#11 ·
I'm a grown man so it didn't bother me much.
I just changed it and made note of it in my password list and moved on.

:D
 
#14 ·
The bother to me is that this Ft. Knox password is completely unnecessary. It does nothing to prevent someone from getting into VerticalScope like they already did. The worst they can do is hack a members account and post under their guise. Whoopdie-doo! So now we've inconvenienced tens-of-thousands of folks for a false sense of security.
 
#12 ·
Such bullshit here. They had ALREADY forced me to reset my password, then change it for me again without any notification? What the fuck AG?

I was on mobile all day because I was out of the house, and couldn't log into the forum on my phone because of the password reset, which again, I had ALREADY been forced to do.

Good luck getting a lot of the forum members who only post a few times a month to remain around here when they'll never know what the hell their password is.
 
#15 ·
I also find it hard to believe the data was stolen 4 months ago and it's just sat on someone's HD all this time and they just found out about it because it's just now being offered for sale on the internet. The biggest inconvenience will be the thousand spam emails per day we're going to be hit with. IOW, trying to secure shit now is already to late. I still want to know how long the host and site owners have known about this.
 
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#16 ·
Everyone really should start using a password manager like LastPass. Every password I use is a unique auto generated string of letters, numbers, and symbols at least 16-20 characters long, unless the websites don't support it. They will auto-fill the username and password field on the website so you never need to type your password, so it's actually quicker.
 
#17 ·
That's great until you lose your phone (or any of your devices) and then someone can access EVERY one of your accounts without needing the password, sine both your username and password is filled in automatically! :)

Sent from my HP SlateBook 10 x2 PC using Tapatalk
 
#19 ·
It's always best policy to have a strong password and not keep the same password for long. It's not a big deal to change it.
 
#20 ·
I'm gunna say it out loud here .......
EVER SINCE WE WENT TO THE "NEW LAYOUT" THIS FORUM HAS SUCKED.
 
#21 ·
X2 ^^^^^

Before i found myself looking on the forum non stop and checking in and helping others. Now with the new layout, I avoid the forum because its hard to keep track of the thread you posted in. I used to use "active thread" now its just stamped with the same threads and some which arent even active. This "new layout" wants you to use all functions available just to navigate through the forum and notice all new changes. This isnt a free flow easy to use forum anymore, thats for sure. Just complicated.


End of rant.
 
#24 ·
Well, it's not like they're going to roll back to the old forum. I pretty much only navigate through "New Posts" and if it's not there, :dontknow:
 
#25 ·
Another reason why I really like using Tapatalk - the interface not only never changes, but the interface is exactly the same for all forums that I use! :) Pure content - and extremely quick and easy to use - all new posts are listed under "Unread". It may take a bit to get used to Tapatalk, but once you get used to it, it's pure awesomeness.

Sent from my HP SlateBook 10 x2 PC using Tapatalk
 
#26 ·
My account got hacked

My pc and all my accounts got hacked back on June 15th 2016. Unable to login with my Impala Password and or User Id, as person or persons hacked it as well. I need to change my password but am unable to do so. I get error message every time. Can you suggest help with my being able to change my password as well as my User Id?
I registered with Cherokee5622@hotmail.com but used my email account on aol to send message to you. Any help is appreciated. Below is when I first registered with Impala Forums. Here are the three emails I recieved from the Chevy Impala SS Forums.

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6/5/2016
You
Dear Cheroke5622,

Thank you for registering at the Chevy Impala SS Forum. Before we can activate your account one last step must be taken to complete your registration.

Please note - you must complete this last step to become a registered member. You will only need to visit this URL once to activate your account.

To complete your registration, please visit this URL:
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If the above URL does not work, please use your Web browser to go to:
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Please be sure not to add extra spaces. You will need to type in your username and activation number on the page that appears when you visit the URL.

Your Username is: Cheroke5622
Your Activation ID is: f2983da4a1d09462764a85e83e1588bf6015ff84

If you are still having problems signing up please contact a member of our support staff at impalassforum.com@vsobr.com

All the best,
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6/6/2016
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Quick links:
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You
Dear Cheroke5622,
Thanks for registering at Chevy Impala SS Forum! We are glad you have chosen to be a part of our community and we hope you enjoy your stay.

Quick links:
For forum assistance (accounts not working, password failure, ect...) Please use the “contact us” feature:
Chevy Impala SS Forum - Contact Us

Please be sure to read over the site rules as there may be rules that limit your access to the site based on post count: Read before posting - Chevy Impala SS Forum

Be sure to make an introduction post in the new members section:
New Member Introductions - Chevy Impala SS Forum

For more help you can also check out the Frequently Asked Questions document:
Chevy Impala SS Forum - FAQ

Check out our premium membership program, it offers extras on your account. You also help support the site: Chevy Impala SS Forum

All the best,
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#28 ·
I had considerable problems resetting my password after receiving the email change notification (and after numerous attempts, was able to reset it today). Twice, over a period of several days, I sent a polite message about the problem to the site via the "contact us" link in the original change email.

I never received the courtesy of a reply.

It's clear the site operators were unprepared when they began this forced email change fiasco.
 
#29 ·
I've gotten past it too.
Change is inevitable, & people always bitch. I've been in retail for 25yrs.
>>> Not changing = Retail death <<<

Literally as simple as that....

I really like the Lastpass pwd-mgr program too! Once set up, it's slicker than hell.

Faron
 
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