Hacked account?

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    I got an email saying someone tried to enter into my account,and used the wrong password 5 times..this WAS not me..Can i get any more details on this,and what to do to protect my account here more?Thanks
     
    templates, Feb 17, 2008 IP
  2. CountryBoy

    CountryBoy Prominent Member

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    It should have told you the IP address of the person trying to sign in.
    Just ensure you have a secure password and there shouldn't be a problem.
     
    CountryBoy, Feb 17, 2008 IP
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    yogesh sarkar Well-Known Member

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    Change your password as well
     
    yogesh sarkar, Feb 17, 2008 IP
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    SecureWebDev Active Member

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    Looks like someones obviously trying to enter your account without your authority.
    Make sure that your password is not easily guessed and unique. By unique I mean that it hasn't been used on other websites before.
     
    SecureWebDev, Feb 17, 2008 IP
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    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    Be sure to use a strong password which contains but letters and numbers, mixture of upper case and lower case probably helps as well.
     
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