Hacking of 4WD club site

Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007 at 20:27
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Hi All,

Was just wondering if anyone knows of any other 4WD related sites being hacked?

Ours was attacked yesterday and they left a nasty virus on it which downloaded itself when you accessed the site.

Luckily I repaired my computer, but my BIL was not so lucky.

So I am just wondering if it was a random attack, or if its anti 4WD related.

Any thoughts

Cheers Stefan
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Reply By: Member - John (Vic) - Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007 at 20:33

Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007 at 20:33
If my memory serves me the Melbourne based Pajero club was attacked a year or so ago??
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Follow Up By: stefan P (Penrith NSW) - Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007 at 20:39

Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007 at 20:39
Its a real pain, just a small club with 20 or so members, what did they hope to achive??

Who knows what makes some people tick??

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Follow Up By: Member - John (Vic) - Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007 at 20:58

Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007 at 20:58
They are just bloody vandals who think its real big to screw up other peoples fun.
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Reply By: johannagoanna - Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007 at 20:50

Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007 at 20:50
Yes, the Pathfinders Club was hacked earlier this year too! We had our forum offline for weeks as a result. That was the second time it had occured. We changed the way memberships were verified in the forum, and it has not happened again. No new members can post until their details are verified now.

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Follow Up By: stefan P (Penrith NSW) - Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007 at 21:01

Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007 at 21:01
makes sense, I hoping this is a one off event

Cheers Stefan
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Follow Up By: johannagoanna - Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007 at 21:04

Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007 at 21:04
I believe that it is offshore hackers that are the problem, so don't think it is something to do with us as 4wders!

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Follow Up By: ob - Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007 at 11:26

Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007 at 11:26
A couple of months ago I came to work on a Monday morning to find the side of our shop graffiteed. Just mindless vandals again. The only difference you experienced the electronic version
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Reply By: Vince NSW - Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007 at 07:56

Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007 at 07:56
Stefan
Which club are you in ?
I am in the Blue mountains and may be interested in joining.
That's if you would have me
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Follow Up By: Member -Signman - Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007 at 08:29

Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007 at 08:29
Hey Vince
I'm actually going to their meeting tonite- 7.30- Luddenham.
Obviously Stefan will jump on and give more info.
Might see ya there!!
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Vince NSW - Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007 at 08:43

Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007 at 08:43
Can't make it tonight Signman (WORK) but any info about club would be great.
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Follow Up By: Member -Signman - Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007 at 09:34

Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007 at 09:34
Yea Vince- I'm going along tonite to check 'em out.
If the coffee & bickies are no good- I'll let you know..

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Follow Up By: stefan P (Penrith NSW) - Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007 at 15:55

Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007 at 15:55
Coffee and bickies are no good...but the beer and strippers are GREAT!! LOL

Catch you tonight Signman

Vince the web address is www.rarebreed4wdclub.net but it is under repair at the moment.

You can e-mail me on my address in my rig page for more info.

Cheers Stefan
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Reply By: wdric - Thursday, Dec 06, 2007 at 21:39

Thursday, Dec 06, 2007 at 21:39
I know the Newcastle landrover club had a similar issue about 2 weeks ago.

Not sure to what extent but I don't think It was nothing serious, but none the less a pain in the but.
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