Do Not Panic!
We have had a small security problem tonight, and suggest that you change your password. If a friend is acting strange or unlike themselves, please report it to a User Admin. Styles have been disabled until we solve this issue :)! Notice: This is not a Subeta issue, but an issue with Firefox. They are supporting a CSS tag that allows cookie grabbing (not what it's supposed to do, of course, but abused it can). :(! There is very little we can do to prevent issues like this. Regardless, if you use FIREFOX, changing your password is a VERY GOOD idea. ❤ Update: We have updated various areas of the site to stop this exploit from being possible. However, if you are using Firefox and have browsed Subeta in the past day, it's still a good idea to change your password. I'd also like to note, that this is not an excuse to go running back to Internet Explorer, which has just as many (if not more) exploits and possible problems :)
December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by GreenRowan
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While I don't think anyone should call anyone stupid for use of browser, I hardly think using Firefox is a matter for ridicule. All browsers leave themselves open to exploits at some point. The companies usually plug those holes as fast as they can and send out an update.

Nothing is ever completely safe from any and all threats.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Keith
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Your password is hashed with one of the most secure methods (MD5) so unless your password is something common (puppiesarecute!) you should be fine, as far as other sites go

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Lor
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I changed my password, and deleted my cookies. Then it wouldn't let me back in through Firefox. I'm using IE now and it stinks so hard.

I'm happy that the staff is working on this as fast as they can. I really love subeta, and I hate when idiots make me feel insecure by playing it grubles at the cookie nabbers

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Atypical
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I switched to Opera, I heard it's safer thoughs

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Peach
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I use firefox...should I switch browsers to Opera for a few days?

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Swizzle
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There's nothing Keith can't handle. Thanks for cleaning up this mess!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

Im good

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by EmCee
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Quote:

; border: 1px solid ; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">UGh...I never clear my history...and I used paypal earlier this week...

  1. Do I need to change all my passwords, or did this ONLY grab subeta?
  2. I second the "am I safe with Firefox and noscript"? Because I use that...constantly...and it's kept me safe from all kinds of crazy things since I disable it. However, if it was a subeta script...then...
  3. So this happened from answering the trivia? I took a guess(was confused at while a new one was up, but whatever), so I was affected right?


  • Depends, are all your passwords the same? I'd change at least pay pal, subeta and the email if I was you.

  • No, cookies are different. Noscript doesn't handle cookies.

    3)This had nothing to do with the trivia? It was just a person who wanted to have fun?
  • December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by CrazyKathy
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    I changed mine sweetie

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    Ok that makes me feel much better
    Thank you Keith!!

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Britty
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    UGh...I never clear my history...and I used paypal earlier this week...

    1. Do I need to change all my passwords, or did this ONLY grab subeta?
    2. I second the "am I safe with Firefox and noscript"? Because I use that...constantly...and it's kept me safe from all kinds of crazy things since I disable it. However, if it was a subeta script...then...
    3. So this happened from answering the trivia? I took a guess(was confused at while a new one was up, but whatever), so I was affected right?

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    ahahhaha. keith is the bomb =D

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    Thank you Alraune
    And yes I was just wondering, I dont wanna bring up any bad memories :c

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    firetails- yes it was, but I'm not sure if talking about it is allowed.

    Keith- oh okay. Thanks for clarifying.

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    Hello, Keith. You're doing an excellent job, despite the paranoid people. I support you.

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    sweatdrop Whoo, that's fixed **feels so safe back on my own account -.- Very sory for the interuption, and glad that's all over.

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by _blackwolf_2009_
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    So it's a good thing while this was going on I downloaded the latest version of FF?

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Keith
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    Alraune - It was actually a bug in a BROWSER (firefox). We cannot control what exploits are published or put inside of browsers and included in their CSS parsing.

    All we can do is prevent and try to contain damage when that DOES happen.

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    Nothing's ever 100% secure from hackers =/

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    potter puppet pals rock ^^
    I wasn't freaking out I was just worried that I would have to start over (I know you are talking about everyone; but I'm just saying why I said that...)

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    coughs
    ...TBH, I can see why people may be a little worried. But freaking out because you can't login and being 'afraid' because Admin is frozen? Really, it's not like someone just stole your soul and put it for auction on eBay. x3 Just chillax and wait out the storm by watching Potter Puppet Pals on YouTube instead of stressing yourself over pixels.

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by _blackwolf_2009_
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    I know one of my friends hasn't been on in a while and now it says she logged in 2 hours ago. She may have logged in but I'm not sure.

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by faie
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    : I didn't get that when I tried to log in. Maybe you made a typo?

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by _blackwolf_2009_
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    Should I clear my cache or no? I just downloaded the newest FF browser while this whole thing was going on and changed my password once the post was put up.

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    yeah adding a pin # is a good idea

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by faie
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    Ah! I was so worried O___O Because I changed my password, and cleared my cache, and it took me several tries to log in D=

    Quick question: If a situation like this (or similar to this) ever occurs again, would it be helpful if you had a PIN?

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    oh nevermind I got back in now

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Lutetium
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    I reseted my password for my account...but it won't let me sign in using the new one...

    how do I get back in? (My Account is Angelicanimelover)

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    yeah, thanks Keith...

    what about that trivia?... o___o

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Keith
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    Everyone's account is just fine ! As far as the staff is concerned. If you are worried, I would highly suggest changing your password. This person was crafty, knowning that we suggest Firefox and used for users !

    So ESPECIALLY if you use firefox, change your password !

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by BloodlustMagician
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    I was worried when I couldn't sign back in, but, clearing my cache worked.

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by dannygyrrl
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    aw thanks Keith. I think I shall change my pw...

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    TBH I think Keith and the staff deserve to be thanked for working so hard so quickly and being so informative. So thank you.

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    er, I logged out but couldn't get back in. My password wouldn't work TT_TT's up.

    This is obviouslly Bells weeps And I want my account back sobs

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Raiani
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    Ty Keith

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Keith
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    Just change your password, if you feel like you need to.

    we are working on the password, since, as always, you come first.

    We aren't neopets, we understand that when there is a security threat, we need to tell you. There was a cookie grabber, which we are working on solving.

    I'm sorry for this!

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by lightningstreak
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    Oh dear. I wonder if its happening again. I missed the incident last time...

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Scy64
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    tackles broken

    You make me feel better =D

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Nebulae
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    meditates people need to calm down

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Templar
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    xD Looks like we had the same thought. -leaves mine in my inventory right now-

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    h your right forgottenmoments that makes alot of sence

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by brokensafety
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    *For as long as...
    And I'm wondering what us trivia winners are expected to do with the shirt we won from the trivia before the bogus one was posted. People are selling their shirts and putting them in their galleries. I figured we'd be expected to delete them..but I've seen no mention of it.

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by eyrie
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    Guys. You'll get an explanation eventually, so calm down. Jeez. It's not that important ATM at what exactly happened. If you were on to see all of this happen and haven't changed your password, do it. If you weren't on to see it, you'll find out what happened soon enough. So chill pills for everyone. :O

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Sherbet
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    Thanks for the heads up, and hope it gets sorted out soon! n-n Wonder whats going on o.o I changed my pass though...I just updated firefox today too, so I think I'm protected as much as I can be...

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by brokensafety
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    As long as I've been around..there has been a delay to login after changing a password. I don't think you need to worry about that.

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    *shes

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    people of subeta. just calm down and get some sleep, or eat breakfest where ever you are now xD
    keithy will inform us about what happened yesterday/today.
    or i hope so. xD

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Scy64
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    Distinction, I just had the same problem.

    waits for an answer too

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    I'm assuming this would be the place to ask: Firefox users with noscript. Safe, y/n?

    December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by Deleted User

    I changed my password and couldn't log in for a while. Obviously it finally worked since I'm here now, but still don't understand what the problem was. Was that a legit message - to change the password? Do I need to change it again?

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