G-mail account hacked, does Google have a contact number?

[imported_Papi]

off topic. Google is hiring P

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: Tomato

Originally posted by: Feldenak

Originally posted by: Tomato

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
This is beyond dumb. But if it makes you feel any better, I'm having issues logging into my account.

How is it dumb?

You kept sensitive personal data in an email account accessable from anywhere. That's mildly dumb. What really takes the cake is, this account that you kept this sensitive and personal data in is still in testing. Sorry, I agree with the self-appointed emperor....this is beyond dumb.

Dude, everyone makes mistakes. It was dumb, and I won't do it again. Now I just need to get it back somehow... this doesn't change the fact some sensitive documents/info has been/may have been compromised.

"You're dumb, what a dumb thing to do" may be true in this case, but it doesn't help the situation at all.

Thanks to those offering actual help/suggestions.

You want help/suggestions?

Next time, if you plan on keeping sensitive, personal data online....at least make an attempt at encrypting it. Also, never choose a password that's in a dictionary.

Edit: Jumpdrives are cheap and can hold quite a few text files....you can even get jumpdrives that have secure partitions on them.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: Tomato

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: Tomato

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
This is beyond dumb. But if it makes you feel any better, I'm having issues logging into my account.

How is it dumb?

You left unencrypted personal information, including a SSN and passwords (I'm guessing to other accounts online), on a website with possible questionable privacy concerns. Did you think it was pure genius?

So how stupid was your password? Since it's gone, post it.

Not genius, but it was convenient. The password was...



right.

In the land of the stupid convenience always wins over security. Die already instead of possibly polluting the gene pool.

Solution: Change the SSN. Change all passwords. Change all private information that may have been distributed through stupidity. Mail the help address.

 

[Anubis]

n0cmonkey are you trying to take the FORUM ASS title away from MichealID or are you always like this and i didnt notice? back the fusk off man, im sure your perfect and never do anything thats stupid for convinence

and moron you cant CHANGE your SSN

 

[KLin]

Originally posted by: Tomato

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: Tomato

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
This is beyond dumb. But if it makes you feel any better, I'm having issues logging into my account.

How is it dumb?

You left unencrypted personal information, including a SSN and passwords (I'm guessing to other accounts online), on a website with possible questionable privacy concerns. Did you think it was pure genius?

So how stupid was your password? Since it's gone, post it.

Not genius, but it was convenient. The password was...








right.

yup, that is a stupid password

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: Tomato

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: Tomato

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: Tomato

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
This is beyond dumb. But if it makes you feel any better, I'm having issues logging into my account.

How is it dumb?

You left unencrypted personal information, including a SSN and passwords (I'm guessing to other accounts online), on a website with possible questionable privacy concerns. Did you think it was pure genius?

So how stupid was your password? Since it's gone, post it.

Not genius, but it was convenient. The password was...



right.

In the land of the stupid convenience always wins over security. Die already instead of possibly polluting the gene pool.

I'm sure you've never made a mistake in your life. Get over yourself, kettle.

I've never posted someone else's SSN on the internet.

 

[Ranger X]

What did you do, e-mail yourself with the body message "<S.O's name>'s social security number: XXX-XX-XXXX"??? I would have e-mailed myself with just numbers so in an event where my account was hacked, the numbers would mean nothing.

I'd hate to say it but frankly, I'm not surprised.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: Anubis
n0cmonkey are you trying to take the FORUM ASS title away from MichealID or are you always like this and i didnt notice? back the fusk off man, im sure your perfect and never do anything thats stupid for convinence

and moron you cant CHANGE your SSN

I thought people were starting to get a clue about this stuff.

How does the SSN issue get resolved then? How do other people get it resolved when that information makes it to the general public?

 

[zzzz]

was the passwd "happykitten" ?

 

[imported_Tomato]

Originally posted by: zzzz
was the passwd "happykitten" ?

Wrong, try again.

 

[zzzz]

Originally posted by: Anubis
and moron you cant CHANGE your SSN

Yes you can.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: Anubis
n0cmonkey are you trying to take the FORUM ASS title away from MichealID or are you always like this and i didnt notice? back the fusk off man, im sure your perfect and never do anything thats stupid for convinence

and moron you cant CHANGE your SSN

I thought people were starting to get a clue about this stuff.

How does the SSN issue get resolved then? How do other people get it resolved when that information makes it to the general public?

by the time peopel find out its usially toooo late, i guess you could contact whoever it is you do contact about that State Dept? and let them know it could have been compromised but IDK what they woudl do

 

[TheNinja]

[cable guy] The password is...."vagina" [/cable guy]

Sorry Dez, that sucks. Seeing how Gmail is in beta mode right now I'm sure they won't give you much help. And the people who just say "that was stupid you are an idiot" should just shut up. She already knows it was dumb and is trying to resolve the issue.

I hope it works out for you and your personal information/bills/credit/etc. don't get screwed with.

Love,
A sad little hippo

 

[zzzz]

Originally posted by: Tomato

Originally posted by: zzzz
was the passwd "happykitten" ?

Wrong, try again.

|-|4ppyki++3|\|

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: Anubis
n0cmonkey are you trying to take the FORUM ASS title away from MichealID or are you always like this and i didnt notice? back the fusk off man, im sure your perfect and never do anything thats stupid for convinence

and moron you cant CHANGE your SSN

I thought people were starting to get a clue about this stuff.

How does the SSN issue get resolved then? How do other people get it resolved when that information makes it to the general public?

by the time peopel find out its usially toooo late, i guess you could contact whoever it is you do contact about that State Dept? and let them know it could have been compromised but IDK what they woudl do

Proof you _CAN_ change your SSN

 

[Balt]

OUGH NOES!!!!

You try so hard to please your fiance and now he's going to dump you because you got his identity stolen. Such a shame.



Honestly, I would wait a bit before automatically assuming that your account has been hacked. Gmail is still in beta, remember?

 

[imported_Tomato]

Originally posted by: TheNinja
[cable guy] The password is...."vagina" [/cable guy]

Sorry Dez, that sucks. Seeing how Gmail is in beta mode right now I'm sure they won't give you much help. And the people who just say "that was stupid you are an idiot" should just shut up. She already knows it was dumb and is trying to resolve the issue.

I hope it works out for you and your personal information/bills/credit/etc. don't get screwed with.

Love,
A sad little hippo

WAIT... HOW DID YOU GUESS MY PASSWORD?????????????



*sigh* Me too, thanks much... true, Gmail's still in Beta, I guess I'll wait and try again later tonight/tomorrow.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: Anubis
n0cmonkey are you trying to take the FORUM ASS title away from MichealID or are you always like this and i didnt notice? back the fusk off man, im sure your perfect and never do anything thats stupid for convinence

and moron you cant CHANGE your SSN

I thought people were starting to get a clue about this stuff.

How does the SSN issue get resolved then? How do other people get it resolved when that information makes it to the general public?

by the time peopel find out its usially toooo late, i guess you could contact whoever it is you do contact about that State Dept? and let them know it could have been compromised but IDK what they woudl do

Proof you _CAN_ change your SSN

You cannot get a new Social Security number if:
"Your Social Security card is lost or stolen, but there is no evidence that someone is using your number."

i beleive that would apply here

 

[imported_Tomato]

Originally posted by: Balt
OUGH NOES!!!!

You try so hard to please your fiance and now he's going to dump you because you got his identity stolen. Such a shame.



Honestly, I would wait a bit before automatically assuming that your account has been hacked. Gmail is still in beta, remember?

I told him what happened, and of course he's loving and supportive as always. Like you, he reminded me Gmail's in beta too, so I guess we'll try and wait it out.

*fingers crossed*

 

[n0cmonkey]

Good luck.

Seriously. Not being a dick this time. Really, I'm not.

 

[pyonir]

If i were you i'd still email them at least.

 

[imported_Tomato]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
Good luck.

Seriously. Not being a dick this time. Really, I'm not.

Thanks for the luck, n0cmonkey. I'll take it.

 

[imported_Tomato]

Originally posted by: pyonir
If i were you i'd still email them at least.

I just did, from a yahoo account (different password, if that matters ). Hopefully they'll reply at some point.

 

[imported_Tomato]

Update... does this mean anything?

I sent an e-mail to my gmail account from my work account and included a read receipt. I also included a trace, which kicked back:

Your trace: Immediate Attention Required
addressed to: myaccount@gmail.com
has reached: MAIL.GLOBAL.BIGFISH.COM
at: 10/22/2004 04:26:28 PM

When I google-ed "MAIL.GLOBAL.BIGFISH.COM" the #1 result was:

http://admin.global.bigfish.com/
admin.global.bigfish.com

http://admin.global.bigfish.com/ = https://admin.global.frontbridge.com/

Does this mean anything at all?

 

[neovan]

hope you get this cleared up. good luck.