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Make suggestions, report errors > ESLprintables.com hacked
ESLprintables.com hacked
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marmar363
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ESLprintables.com hacked
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This account has been hacked about 15 minutes ago by a very desperate ESL teacher in imediate need of worksheets.
I was surprised to find that the �login� form of your website responds to one of the most ancient SQL hacks known to hackerkind. I am not going to elaborate on the technique used, as that would leave your website vulnerable to malicious buttheads. (And more importantly, as I still hope I can get a legitimate account in the future, as soon as I have time to upload my own worksheets.) I urge you, however, to have your tech-guy google the web for "SQL vulnerabilities".
Be aware that, were I that bored, I could now change account information, completely mess up your site, make dubious business agreements using the name of innocent people, etc.
Sincerely,
X. N. |
5 Nov 2008
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jtdr
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Hi Victor...What can we do about this hacking?
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5 Nov 2008
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aldanaVenadoTuerto
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Sorry, but I don�t understand. Is that Victor talking really? Who is X.N? For one minute I thought it was the hacker stealing Victor�s name...:( |
5 Nov 2008
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frenchfrog
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Yes, Aldana! This is not Victor who wrote the post.
To X.N, you could have asked for our help instead of hacking the site. What kind of teacher are you? |
5 Nov 2008
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marmar363
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Hello X.N
Please, could you contact me and tell me the technique that you used?
I�m just an English teacher, not a programmer, and I made this website the best I could. |
5 Nov 2008
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VERONIKA1811
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Was this problem solved? I hope so.
It�s not fair that all the hardwork made by the creator or creators of this wonderful website go wasted. Besides all the teachers who belong here to this community would feel a little dissapointed realizing that one of us could steal a brilliant idea. Victor I don�t know you I suppose you are the one in the pic, well that�s not important The important thing here is that you have all our support and if needed our help, too.
Best wishes. |
9 Nov 2008
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GIOVANNI
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Hi Victor:
Sorry to hear what has happened. I am sure you can count on this community for help if needed.
I guess people are not all the same in this world. It�s sad to see someone taking advantage of a good thing, and
not realize how many people it will touch.
Good luck. |
12 Nov 2008
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Cyn.
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Hi everyone!
I myself have also been a victim of hackers last weekend when a powerful virus got into my computer and wouldn�t even allow me to start it. What I feared most was losing all your precious worksheets, which I have been downloading for months. Finally, we were able to save all my files, but I did want to take this opporunity to remind all of you: to keep a back up of all your information.
We all know how hard we work to design activities for our students. So, do make a back uo of all your work. Clearly there are too many threats online today!
Cheers!
Cyn
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12 Nov 2008
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dreaded209
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lol...
cant blame him/her for doing it to get stuff quickly as it does take too long to get things uploaded, approved, and wait 24 hours for points to download a worksheet (that may be substandard) to fill in a last minute gap.
please speed up this process as the only reason I, and many others (who arent too lazy to make their own worksheets) would even visit a site like this.
thanks
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19 Jun 2009
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