22-05-2014 12:28 AM - edited 22-05-2014 12:32 AM
www.itv.com/news/story/2014-05-21/ebay-users-urged-to-change-passwords-after-hacking/ .http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-27503290
on 22-05-2014 12:45 AM
Same thing in the news here Tommy.
I don't know why ebay have said nothing to their members.
on 22-05-2014 12:52 AM
gee cheers tommy, i'll have to consider changing all my socks too 🙂
on 22-05-2014 12:53 AM
There's beem a lot of hijacked accounts reported up on the selling
boards, the last couple of months.
on 22-05-2014 01:02 AM
A specific announcement across all areas would certainly be helpful, particularly for those who may not even read the selling/buying or other boards - perhaps on their sign in page instead of the advertisements.
on 22-05-2014 01:38 AM
on 22-05-2014 08:27 AM
http://www2.ebay.com/aw/au/201405.shtml#2014-05-22074030
22 May 2014 | 07:45AM EST
Hello,
Earlier today eBay Inc. announced it is aware of unauthorised access to eBay systems that may have exposed some customer information. There is no evidence that financial data was compromised and there is no evidence that PayPal or our customers have been affected by the unauthorised access to eBay systems. We are working with law enforcement and leading security experts to aggressively investigate the matter.
As a precaution, we will be asking all eBay users (both buyers and sellers) to change their passwords later today. As a global marketplace, nothing is more important to eBay than the security and trust of our customers. We regret any inconvenience or concern that this situation may cause you. We know our customers and partners have high expectations of us, and we are committed to ensuring a safe and secure online experience for you on any connected device.
on 22-05-2014 09:51 AM
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Ebay is asking its users to reset their passwords due to the unauthorized access to our corporate information network. This may result in a delay of service due to the high traffic volume. We ask for your patience and that you return to eBay soon. In the meantime, please be assured that no activity can occur on your account until your password is reset.
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/ebay-tells-users-change-passwords-hack-attack/story?id=23809703
Hackers broke into the database "between late February and early March," but eBay didn't detect a problem with employee log-in credentials -- which the hackers had hijacked -- until about two weeks ago, the statement said.
http://www.ebayinc.com/in_the_news/story/faq-ebay-password-change
What happened?
Our company recently discovered a cyberattack that comprised a small number of employee log in credentials, allowing unauthorized access to eBay’s corporate network. As a result, a database containing encrypted password and other non-financial data was compromised. There is no evidence of the compromise affecting accounts for Paypal users, and no evidence of any unauthorized access to personal, financial or credit card information, which is stored separately in encrypted formats. The company is asking all eBay users to change their passwords
What customer information was accessed?
The attack resulted in unauthorized access to a database of eBay users that included:
· Customer name
· Encrypted password
· Email address
· Physical address
· Phone number
· Date of birth
When did eBay discover this issue?
The company discovered that unauthorized access to our corporate network had occurred earlier in May. We immediately began working with security experts and law enforcement to aggressively investigate the matter.
If my information has been compromised, what are the risks to me?
We have no evidence that any customer financial or credit information was involved. Likewise, the file did not contain social security, taxpayer identification or national identification information.
The information that has been accessed is often publically available. Thus, the primary risk is increased exposure to consumer scams.
Following a cyberattack of this nature, it is common that fraudsters will try to exploit well-known brand names like eBay in an effort to obtain personal information. They attempt this fraudulent activity through phishing emails, texts, phone calls and fake websites.
on 22-05-2014 05:36 PM
Have just changed my password, thanks.
on 22-05-2014 05:37 PM
I have tried to do mine and cant.......... waiting on the email they are sending me.