Password and system down

[lestat]

Hi
I had to create a new account since I failed to log in. even with summit for lost password.

Yesterday the forum was not accessible according to cloudflare. In case it happens again is there a way to reach someone to have news ? Email ?

Even if we got back up of the site should not it be important that members at least got a way to reach someone. We have no idea why was the problem. Us? Or an attack ?

 

[EnkiUK]

Hi
I had to create a new account since I failed to log in. even with summit for lost password.

Yesterday the forum was not accessible according to cloudflare. In case it happens again is there a way to reach someone to have news ? Email ?

Even if we got back up of the site should not it be important that members at least got a way to reach someone. We have no idea why was the problem. Us? Or an attack ?

Not sure if its an attack, i have had to restart around 5 or 6 accounts i should just write password down.

 

[Henu the Great]

Hi
I had to create a new account since I failed to log in. even with summit for lost password.

Yesterday the forum was not accessible according to cloudflare. In case it happens again is there a way to reach someone to have news ? Email ?

Even if we got back up of the site should not it be important that members at least got a way to reach someone. We have no idea why was the problem. Us? Or an attack ?

Not sure if its an attack, i have had to restart around 5 or 6 accounts i should just write password down.

The cloudfare issue is an attack, yes. A very fruitless attack for the enemy, but what can you do when you fight a bunch of pests.

Good old notepad is something you could consider seriously, and also this software and lastly at least Mozilla Firefox allows storage of passwords in the browser along with suggesting strong randomized passwords. Notepad and keepassxc are better options from security aspect, though.

 

[EnkiUK]

Hi
I had to create a new account since I failed to log in. even with summit for lost password.

Yesterday the forum was not accessible according to cloudflare. In case it happens again is there a way to reach someone to have news ? Email ?

Even if we got back up of the site should not it be important that members at least got a way to reach someone. We have no idea why was the problem. Us? Or an attack ?

Not sure if its an attack, i have had to restart around 5 or 6 accounts i should just write password down.

The cloudfare issue is an attack, yes. A very fruitless attack for the enemy, but what can you do when you fight a bunch of pests.

Good old notepad is something you could consider seriously, and also this software and lastly at least Mozilla Firefox allows storage of passwords in the browser along with suggesting strong randomized passwords. Notepad and keepassxc are better options from security aspect, though.

Thank you Henu for fast reply pal, now this would help my work also.

I have heard of note pad and mozilla wasnt sure to trust a password generator i have also heard of Norton unsure if that is any good cheers for advice and help

 

[EnkiUK]

Hi
I had to create a new account since I failed to log in. even with summit for lost password.

Yesterday the forum was not accessible according to cloudflare. In case it happens again is there a way to reach someone to have news ? Email ?

Even if we got back up of the site should not it be important that members at least got a way to reach someone. We have no idea why was the problem. Us? Or an attack ?

Not sure if its an attack, i have had to restart around 5 or 6 accounts i should just write password down.

The cloudfare issue is an attack, yes. A very fruitless attack for the enemy, but what can you do when you fight a bunch of pests.

Good old notepad is something you could consider seriously, and also this software and lastly at least Mozilla Firefox allows storage of passwords in the browser along with suggesting strong randomized passwords. Notepad and keepassxc are better options from security aspect, though.

Henu i have this Mozila firefox now people might say im paranoid but when I open it a litle box opens at the same time hope i havent been hacked maybe for watching dodgy sites


But i do use mozila they offered me a vpn etc only thing putting me off is i think my computer has been hacked also my phone. Probably est for them to do is there anything i can do in relation to this.. Sorry if this is veering off topic or on a different tangent Henu, Thanks.

 

[Henu the Great]

Thank you Henu for fast reply pal, now this would help my work also.

I have heard of note pad and mozilla wasnt sure to trust a password generator i have also heard of Norton unsure if that is any good cheers for advice and help

I based my recomendaation on this page: https://prism-break.org/en/categories/windows/

I would say that the password generating software are trustworthy enough to be used. More risky things are physically compromised hardware, or intrusion in the system either by a direct attack based on exploiting a weakness in the software being used or user error resulting in execution of a virus on the system.

Btw, the notepad I was talking about was the good old pen and paper. It has it's limitations, but it is safe from network side of things.

Henu i have this Mozila firefox now people might say im paranoid but when I open it a litle box opens at the same time hope i havent been hacked maybe for watching dodgy sites


But i do use mozila they offered me a vpn etc only thing putting me off is i think my computer has been hacked also my phone. Probably est for them to do is there anything i can do in relation to this.. Sorry if this is veering off topic or on a different tangent Henu, Thanks.

A little box? Could be related to advertisements from a page or something similar. Safe bet is to remove ads with an addon and avoid opening shady links of which contents you are unsure about. It could be malware related, but based on what you share here it could be something else too.

If you suspect your devices are compormised then the most radical solution is to get new ones and start using them in a way that would minimise the risks. This not only includes a bit of habit changing, but also new software. Such as moving off from Windows. Less radical solution is complete software reset. Backup important stuff and reinstall/reset devices. Bare in mind that most of the stuff we use on a daily basis have been built in a way that at the very least the numerous intelligence agencies and who knows who tracks and traces all the time. Relevant mention is that US has ordered assassinations/attacks based on metadata alone. In other words not the content of the message, but by determining who sent who, when and how much or many.

 

[Mastermind]

Btw, the notepad I was talking about was the good old pen and paper. It has it's limitations, but it is safe from network side of things.

I used to recommend the use of a note pad instead of a password manager, but I have to take that back.
There are multiple problems with keyboards, which makes them unsuitable for entering passwords:
- keyboards run software of which we know nothing about
- keyboards have hardware of which we know nothing about. Maybe there are antennas in them which could broadcast every keystroke
- every key emits a distinct sound, which could be captured by a nearby "smart" device and forwarded to the usual suspects
- every key press generates a distinct RF signal
- USB cables are not shieled and communication between keyboard and computer is not encrypted or very poorly encrypted, allowing for remote eavesdropping of the signals

Due to these concerns, I recommend using KeePassXC.
When you generate a password with it, you should not show it on the screen.
After you generate your password, add a few random characters at random locations.
To use the password, either use the auto enter function or copy it to the clipboard and paste it in the destination app. After 10 seconds the clipboard is automatically cleared.
Keep in mind that all running apps can take screenshots and can see the contents of the clipboard. So minimize the amount of running apps when dealing with passwords.
Btw, most screens also emit RF radiation that can be picked up remotely.

https://www.engadget.com/2008-10-20-keyboard-eavesdropping-just-got-way-easier-thanks-to-electrom.html
Eavesdropping Video Monitors With TempestSDR RTL-SDR : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjqpKtGNbQo
Keytap (audio eavesdropping software): https://github.com/ggerganov/kbd-audio

Solutions against eavesdropping:
- shield USB cables
- put the keyboard inside of a faraday cage (you can find flexible, transparent, very fine knit faraday cages that are like cloth)
- put the screen inside of a faraday cage (there are very transparent metallic meshes that you can put over the screen)

Relevant mention is that US has ordered assassinations/attacks based on metadata alone. In other words not the content of the message, but by determining who sent who, when and how much or many.

They do kill people based on metadata alone:
https://youtu.be/kV2HDM86XgI?t=1079

 

[EnkiUK]

Thank you Henu for fast reply pal, now this would help my work also.

I have heard of note pad and mozilla wasnt sure to trust a password generator i have also heard of Norton unsure if that is any good cheers for advice and help

I based my recomendaation on this page: https://prism-break.org/en/categories/windows/

I would say that the password generating software are trustworthy enough to be used. More risky things are physically compromised hardware, or intrusion in the system either by a direct attack based on exploiting a weakness in the software being used or user error resulting in execution of a virus on the system.

Btw, the notepad I was talking about was the good old pen and paper. It has it's limitations, but it is safe from network side of things.

Henu i have this Mozila firefox now people might say im paranoid but when I open it a litle box opens at the same time hope i havent been hacked maybe for watching dodgy sites


But i do use mozila they offered me a vpn etc only thing putting me off is i think my computer has been hacked also my phone. Probably est for them to do is there anything i can do in relation to this.. Sorry if this is veering off topic or on a different tangent Henu, Thanks.

A little box? Could be related to advertisements from a page or something similar. Safe bet is to remove ads with an addon and avoid opening shady links of which contents you are unsure about. It could be malware related, but based on what you share here it could be something else too.

If you suspect your devices are compormised then the most radical solution is to get new ones and start using them in a way that would minimise the risks. This not only includes a bit of habit changing, but also new software. Such as moving off from Windows. Less radical solution is complete software reset. Backup important stuff and reinstall/reset devices. Bare in mind that most of the stuff we use on a daily basis have been built in a way that at the very least the numerous intelligence agencies and who knows who tracks and traces all the time. Relevant mention is that US has ordered assassinations/attacks based on metadata alone. In other words not the content of the message, but by determining who sent who, when and how much or many.

Im laughing that went over my head henu Notepad , i though was a new Galgaxy from Samsung

Ive saved this post so I can go back and read, really appreciate your help her mate as its reall bad.

Yeah even if they have deleted messages they can still get the and access the passwords etc

I seen that but this hacking has perplexed me.


Cheers for prompt reply pal.

 

[EnkiUK]

Btw, the notepad I was talking about was the good old pen and paper. It has it's limitations, but it is safe from network side of things.

I used to recommend the use of a note pad instead of a password manager, but I have to take that back.
There are multiple problems with keyboards, which makes them unsuitable for entering passwords:
- keyboards run software of which we know nothing about
- keyboards have hardware of which we know nothing about. Maybe there are antennas in them which could broadcast every keystroke
- every key emits a distinct sound, which could be captured by a nearby "smart" device and forwarded to the usual suspects
- every key press generates a distinct RF signal
- USB cables are not shieled and communication between keyboard and computer is not encrypted or very poorly encrypted, allowing for remote eavesdropping of the signals

Due to these concerns, I recommend using KeePassXC.
When you generate a password with it, you should not show it on the screen.
After you generate your password, add a few random characters at random locations.
To use the password, either use the auto enter function or copy it to the clipboard and paste it in the destination app. After 10 seconds the clipboard is automatically cleared.
Keep in mind that all running apps can take screenshots and can see the contents of the clipboard. So minimize the amount of running apps when dealing with passwords.
Btw, most screens also emit RF radiation that can be picked up remotely.

https://www.engadget.com/2008-10-20-keyboard-eavesdropping-just-got-way-easier-thanks-to-electrom.html
Eavesdropping Video Monitors With TempestSDR RTL-SDR : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjqpKtGNbQo
Keytap (audio eavesdropping software): https://github.com/ggerganov/kbd-audio

Solutions against eavesdropping:
- shield USB cables
- put the keyboard inside of a faraday cage (you can find flexible, transparent, very fine knit faraday cages that are like cloth)
- put the screen inside of a faraday cage (there are very transparent metallic meshes that you can put over the screen)

Relevant mention is that US has ordered assassinations/attacks based on metadata alone. In other words not the content of the message, but by determining who sent who, when and how much or many.

They do kill people based on metadata alone:
https://youtu.be/kV2HDM86XgI?t=1079

Farady case is good also used by Snowden, mine is more of a personal attack by hackers, unsure they want to watch me but they are welcome to if they want.

General hackers as I was using sites that are notorious for this steal passwords, data even face ID they are clever.



Henu gave best notepad, as for using phones it is kind of annoying knowing they are watching.

 

[EnkiUK]

Btw, the notepad I was talking about was the good old pen and paper. It has it's limitations, but it is safe from network side of things.

I used to recommend the use of a note pad instead of a password manager, but I have to take that back.
There are multiple problems with keyboards, which makes them unsuitable for entering passwords:
- keyboards run software of which we know nothing about
- keyboards have hardware of which we know nothing about. Maybe there are antennas in them which could broadcast every keystroke
- every key emits a distinct sound, which could be captured by a nearby "smart" device and forwarded to the usual suspects
- every key press generates a distinct RF signal
- USB cables are not shieled and communication between keyboard and computer is not encrypted or very poorly encrypted, allowing for remote eavesdropping of the signals

Due to these concerns, I recommend using KeePassXC.
When you generate a password with it, you should not show it on the screen.
After you generate your password, add a few random characters at random locations.
To use the password, either use the auto enter function or copy it to the clipboard and paste it in the destination app. After 10 seconds the clipboard is automatically cleared.
Keep in mind that all running apps can take screenshots and can see the contents of the clipboard. So minimize the amount of running apps when dealing with passwords.
Btw, most screens also emit RF radiation that can be picked up remotely.

https://www.engadget.com/2008-10-20-keyboard-eavesdropping-just-got-way-easier-thanks-to-electrom.html
Eavesdropping Video Monitors With TempestSDR RTL-SDR : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjqpKtGNbQo
Keytap (audio eavesdropping software): https://github.com/ggerganov/kbd-audio

Solutions against eavesdropping:
- shield USB cables
- put the keyboard inside of a faraday cage (you can find flexible, transparent, very fine knit faraday cages that are like cloth)
- put the screen inside of a faraday cage (there are very transparent metallic meshes that you can put over the screen)

Relevant mention is that US has ordered assassinations/attacks based on metadata alone. In other words not the content of the message, but by determining who sent who, when and how much or many.

They do kill people based on metadata alone:
https://youtu.be/kV2HDM86XgI?t=1079

Re read this again also appreciate the in depth replies before i was only able scan read. I would like to think im not on the last list thankfully.


I think it was a "dodgy" site which is a hackers dream even come up with a warning site is a risk, Football/porn whatever you stream they are getting beter each year I personally am not worried but as Henu rightfully stated safety is paramount.


I will look into it all thanks for help