Orchid Forum Hacker - Orchid Board

Marissa · #1 04-27-2010, 07:40 PM

I was trying to open another Orchid Forum (not sure if I'm allowed to mention the name) and all I get is a message that it was hacked by Aseroh followed by Arabic characters.

My question, does this jeopardize forum members personal info; email address...?

WhiteRabbit · #2 04-27-2010, 08:09 PM

ack! good question
I saw that too

tansyflower · #3 04-27-2010, 08:23 PM

I was also wondering?

Can they wipe out the entire site?

lambelkip · #4 04-27-2010, 08:35 PM

the site is orchidgeeks.com
in theory, they have access to all the information stored on the site, including e-mail addresses of all members, and possibly mailing addresses of any member who donated through paypal, as well as the contents of any private messages sent through the site.
they could also wipe the entire site if they wanted to, but it can probably be restored from a backup.

Teejay · #5 07-09-2010, 05:42 PM

I also have had problems accessing this orchid geek site. I wanted to review a post there. Today when I tried to log in, I could not. This has been happening for the past 4 days or so. I first thought it was my computer, but I don't have problems with any other connection. Does anyone know have an email address for them so I can find out what is happening? I hope it is them and not me!! thanks

WhiteRabbit · #6 07-09-2010, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teejay

I also have had problems accessing this orchid geek site. I wanted to review a post there. Today when I tried to log in, I could not. This has been happening for the past 4 days or so. I first thought it was my computer, but I don't have problems with any other connection. Does anyone know have an email address for them so I can find out what is happening? I hope it is them and not me!! thanks

that site is working for me at this moment

Teejay · #7 07-09-2010, 05:52 PM

thankyou for your prompt reply. I will check it out again. tj

slipperfreak · #8 04-27-2010, 08:40 PM

That's creepy in an odd sort of way... I really hate people who do stuff like that. Luckily I'm not a member of that forum, but I sincerely hope that no one who is is negatively affected by this.

sarahrm · #9 04-27-2010, 08:44 PM

That's pretty scary, I hope personal information will not get stolen. I wonder how long the problem will take to resolve.

Matilda · #10 04-27-2010, 10:01 PM

This is one of the reasons I have a separate email address for signing up on boards.

Been trying to think what might be in my PMs on OG board. What a PITA.