Slammer64 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Apparently, Patreon has been compromised, users need to reset their passwords as soon as possible, article here: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/10/01/patreon_patrons_its_passwordreset_time/
windpl Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 They said password were encrypted. Yesterday we learned that there was unauthorized access to a Patreon database containing user information. Our engineering team has since blocked this access and taken immediate measures to prevent future breaches. We apologize to you for this breach of trust. The Patreon team is working especially hard right now to ensure the safety of the community. There was unauthorized access to registered names, email addresses, posts, and some shipping addresses. Additionally, some billing addresses that were added prior to 2014 were also accessed. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers and no credit card numbers were compromised. Although accessed, all social security numbers and tax form information remain safely encrypted, and all passwords securely hashed. No specific action is required of you, but as a precaution we recommend that all users update their passwords on Patreon. For further details, we encourage you to read this update from our CEO and reach out to us with any additional questions at security@patreon.com. Sincerely,The Patreon Team
pinky6225 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 less than encouraging tbh I've noticed they seem to take quite a fee as well as it now costs $6 to send the same amount that paypal use to charge me £1.37 for
windpl Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I've noticed they seem to take quite a fee as well as it now costs $6 to send the same amount that paypal use to charge me £1.37 for It is EU tax.
pinky6225 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I've noticed they seem to take quite a fee as well as it now costs $6 to send the same amount that paypal use to charge me £1.37 for It is EU tax. from the cryptic remark am i to deduce that patreon have to pay a tax that i did not via direct money transfer with paypal? (being my location and currency i.e £ to $ haven't changed)
windpl Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I've noticed they seem to take quite a fee as well as it now costs $6 to send the same amount that paypal use to charge me £1.37 for It is EU tax. from the cryptic remark am i to deduce that patreon have to pay a tax that i did not via direct money transfer with paypal? (being my location and currency i.e £ to $ haven't changed) The tax thing was later addition, like 1 moths ago. And it is IP based.
pinky6225 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I've noticed they seem to take quite a fee as well as it now costs $6 to send the same amount that paypal use to charge me £1.37 for It is EU tax. from the cryptic remark am i to deduce that patreon have to pay a tax that i did not via direct money transfer with paypal? (being my location and currency i.e £ to $ haven't changed) The tax thing was later addition, like 1 moths ago. And it is IP based. Not sure what you mean dude as the EU financial transaction tax hasn't been implemented and the UK isn't part of the 11 members countries that are going for it anyway
windpl Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I've noticed they seem to take quite a fee as well as it now costs $6 to send the same amount that paypal use to charge me £1.37 for It is EU tax. from the cryptic remark am i to deduce that patreon have to pay a tax that i did not via direct money transfer with paypal? (being my location and currency i.e £ to $ haven't changed) The tax thing was later addition, like 1 moths ago. And it is IP based. Not sure what you mean dude as the EU financial transaction tax hasn't been implemented and the UK isn't part of the 11 members countries that are going for it anyway Straight from patron Due to European Union VAT regulation, we are now required to add VAT to your new and edited pledges at a standard rate based on your location. For more information, please refer to our Help Center.
Kamen Rider Kuuga Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 They said password were encrypted. Yesterday we learned that there was unauthorized access to a Patreon database containing user information. Our engineering team has since blocked this access and taken immediate measures to prevent future breaches. We apologize to you for this breach of trust. The Patreon team is working especially hard right now to ensure the safety of the community. There was unauthorized access to registered names, email addresses, posts, and some shipping addresses. Additionally, some billing addresses that were added prior to 2014 were also accessed. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers and no credit card numbers were compromised. Although accessed, all social security numbers and tax form information remain safely encrypted, and all passwords securely hashed. No specific action is required of you, but as a precaution we recommend that all users update their passwords on Patreon. For further details, we encourage you to read this update from our CEO and reach out to us with any additional questions at security@patreon.com. Sincerely, The Patreon Team Because no company has ever lied in regards to their information being stolen, right?
Guest Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I will cancel my credit card just in case. If they got my info or email well that sucks but wtv.
joemonco Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 I will cancel my credit card just in case. If they got my info or email well that sucks but wtv. Just use a credit card with a low credit limit and don't worry about it. You're not held responsible for any charges when the card number is stolen. The worrying thing is the social security numbers.
windpl Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 I will cancel my credit card just in case. If they got my info or email well that sucks but wtv. Just use a credit card with a low credit limit and don't worry about it. You're not held responsible for any charges when the card number is stolen. The worrying thing is the social security numbers. SSN message is more directed to patron artist not supporters.
Butcer Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 Apparently, Patreon has been compromised, users need to reset their passwords as soon as possible, article here: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/10/01/patreon_patrons_its_passwordreset_time/ God fucking damn it
Tentacle Love Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 In this day and age it can be just as dangerous to reset your password right after news like this. Sometimes the password change function of a website is what gets hacked, and the hackers steal only the passwords that get changed with the compromised function. (It's still a good idea to change your password) I will however offer some helpful advice. If you use that password ANYWHERE ELSE, go ahead and change those passwords as well. If one site gets hacked, others are compromised as well. There have been incidents where thieves used compromised passwords for newer games to hack into players' runescape accounts to make off with much more valuable stolen goods.
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