posted on April 11, 2003 05:03:14 PM
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Got this E-mail a little while ago!
When I followed the link it took me to the home page. Where you normally log in.
Not a list of I.D.'s
Just realized the list was an attachment,more than likely a VIRUS if you open it.
Took a while to sink in!!
And Norton didn't pick it up!
URGENT: PayPal server Problems
Dear PayPal User,
Today we had some trouble with one of our servers. the server was been hacked by a group of computers hackers. we had no choice to take the server down for couple of hours. the hackers managed to take a list of usernames and password. Although we do not know who's password has been taken we have sent this e-mail to all our paypal members.
we have attached a list of the usernames that the password where taken. if your username is on the list please change your password immediately by following the link below
PROTECT YOUR PASSWORD
NEVER give your password to anyone and ONLY log in at PayPal's website. If anyone asks for your password, please follow the Security Tips instructions on the PayPal website.
Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered. For assistance, log in to your PayPal account and choose the "Help" link in the footer of any page.
[ edited by dadofstickboy on Apr 11, 2003 05:11 PM ]
posted on April 11, 2003 05:33:34 PM
The Subject line was a red flag. ha! security leak on paypal server. Like they would ever admit to this. The idiot can't even write a sentence that makes sense. I forwarded it to e bay, [email protected] E bay/pay pal. same same. [email protected] is the ONLY way to get someones Attention.
