Important Security Reminder

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Important Security Reminder

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Hi all,

We've just detected a range of unauthorized log in attempts to a number of players' accounts. (This usually happens when some site's database gets hacked / leaked and usernames and passwords become available to culprits who then try to log in to other sites using the acquired login details.)

Hence, an important security reminder: if you use the same login email and password on theHunter and other sites, or haven't changed your password in a long time, please change both (and make passwords different!). Always remember to use unique passwords on different sites to avoid losing your accounts - you can use special software to manage your passwords, this one is free, has good reviews, used by many and seems to be reliable.

Stay safe!
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i have noticed both on these forums and theHunter game login site for many months now that it says " this connection is not secure logins could be compromised " why is this ? thanks !
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ronMctube wrote:i have noticed both on these forums and theHunter game login site for many months now that it says " this connection is not secure logins could be compromised " why is this ? thanks !
It's not related to the announcement above, probably something your browser doesn't like. Can you send me a PM with the screenshot, we would like to investigate it anyway.
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Alena Rybik wrote:
ronMctube wrote:i have noticed both on these forums and theHunter game login site for many months now that it says " this connection is not secure logins could be compromised " why is this ? thanks !
It's not related to the announcement above, probably something your browser doesn't like. Can you send me a PM with the screenshot, we would like to investigate it anyway.
cheers ! ;)
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Thanks Alena - which software is "this one"?
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Very good Idea to keep your passwords different from your important accounts.
Also a good reason to log in and out and should have that CAPTCHA on the 1st log in set up on theHunter game/forums.
Also daily clean your computer of cookies & temporary files for remembering passwords for sites that you use & like.
My accounts have never been compromised following this simple security procedure since the early 90's of being on the Internet.
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Tanngnjostr wrote:Thanks Alena - which software is "this one"?
yes, which one ?
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Re: Important Security Reminder

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Alena Rybik wrote:Hi all,

We've just detected a range of unauthorized log in attempts to a number of players' accounts. (This usually happens when some site's database gets hacked / leaked and usernames and passwords become available to culprits who then try to log in to other sites using the acquired login details.)

Hence, an important security reminder: if you use the same login email and password on theHunter and other sites, or haven't changed your password in a long time, please change both (and make passwords different!). Always remember to use unique passwords on different sites to avoid losing your accounts - you can use special software to manage your passwords, this one is free, has good reviews, used by many and seems to be reliable.

Stay safe!
I don't see a link to "this one is free"...what am I missing please?


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Re: Important Security Reminder

Post by JK_ElkHunter »

Thanks for the info Alena. Actually checked my last hunts to see if any suspicious activity was happening on my profile since I haven't changed the password in like 2 years. Someone or something played at whitehart island for 50 seconds 2 hours after my last hunt :? (could not have been me since I'm not home and the pc is locked.) Just changed the password though.
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Tanngnjostr wrote:Thanks Alena - which software is "this one"?
Sorry, updated the link in the OP. It's Keepass.
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