An account that I never created was compromised.... Creepy!

[trillobite]

Something very interesting, and fascinating just happened in my own little bubble here in cyberspace. Now, being in the field of Computer Science, and having a fascination for Cyber Security, and Cyber Warfare, you would think that I would have all of my accounts very secure... so I thought...

Today, I was having a little fun with "haveibeenpwned.com," I was typing in my junk email addresses that are not quite so important to me. One of the emails I entered, returned that it was linked to TWO breached sites in 2015, Nexus Mods, and MPGH... "hmmmm... MPGH... who's that?" I thought. So I browsed to MPGH.net, and saw a wealth of hacks and cheats for games "GOLDMINE!" But, I did not come here to examine all of the sweet tasty hacks here, I came to see if somehow an account was created here without me knowing. First, I entered my default login details to no avail... "well, must have been a glitch from ihavebeenpwned, surely I would have been able to get in," so I thought... Before closing the window, my eye spotted a reset password link, and I thought, "heh, well... lets try it!"

To my amazement, the password reset worked, and at this point, I felt that I had to verify that the server did not simply generate a new account when i attempted to make a reset. When I logged in, and changed my password, I noticed that I had a single Notification: "Welcome To MPGH!" Dated... 01-26-2011.

"That's right..." I thought, 2011! This was during a dark time when I lived in the middle of nowhere, with very little connection to the internet, as all I had was a dialup line that could hardly make 32k. Not only that, I was no longer interested in multiplayer games, and played everything offline, mostly Oblivion.

So, here I am, posting with an account that is apparently mine, that I never setup... creepy right? It really makes a clear picture for me personally, about how an email is quite important. I have no clue how many other accounts were created under this same email, which could definitely wind me up into some serious trouble if accounts are made for illegal activity under my email tied to my real name.

Best thing to do: keep your passwords rolling.




[I wonder if it says that I have been a member since 2011]

[Raple]

welcome to mpgh random hacked user from 2011.

[Vice]

yeah bro nice to see the creepiness

[Platinum]

I'm scared! Please hold me.

It's from 2011 to probably just forgot you made it.

[trillobite]

welcome to mpgh random hacked user from 2011.

Thanks, at least through it all, I was lead to a cool site? XD

[Silent]

Thanks, at least through it all, I was lead to a cool site? XD

MPGH is amazing, But they get database leaks quite often XD
2011,2015 preaty sure there was one in 2014 aswell xD

[Raple]

MPGH is amazing, But they get database leaks quite often XD
2011,2015 preaty sure there was one in 2014 aswell xD

probably about once every 2 years on average, which is still way better than most other skiddie forums

[Poseidon]

I have that feel, I know I have an account from like 2010 on here. I just don't know on what email.

[Predator]

2011 oldie coming back from the dead.

[Vader]

Gimme one more post count ohh yes baby

So how are you today


OT: lel that is interesting to read and I will check my email now

 

[Xiolest]

was your junk email a generic name or was a complex/ unique one?

[trillobite]

was your junk email a generic name or was a complex/ unique one?

Good question actually. It's not an overly complex email to type, while not containing any numbers or special symbols. It's a super old email from back when windows XP msn messenger was a thing.

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2011 oldie coming back from the dead.

Does that make me a zombie?

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So how are you today


OT: lel that is interesting to read and I will check my email now

Nearly spat out my tea after clicking on the spoiler. Man, I feel for you though, password management can become a pain.

[Predator]

Does that make me a zombie?

Consider yourself a cave dweller

[Kiesa-]

this is kinda creepy

[Janitor]

Welcome to MPGH random generated member, this is general the cave of shitposters and cancerous members.
Hope you enjoy your random stay.