Hacked?

I realize this isn't feedback but I don't know where to post this...

Did this site recently become the victim of internet hackers? Maybe it's just my computer but I can't seem to get any cover art on any of the films, I can't add films to my collection anymore and the search engine no longer works. I was wondering if anyone had any elucidation on this matter.

No, it's just you, Onijay. If I were you, I'd have my computer examined by an expert. Or perhaps a new computer is in order. A new dual-processor Pentium 5 ought to do the trick.

Sorry; April First is still in my blood.

The site was, indeed, maliciously attacked by person or persons unknown. Apparently, the server was infiltrated. But piece by piece, Henning is getting things back in order. Thanks for your patience.

John

What the heck kinda code are you people running? I'm going to assume PHP with minimal or no encryption. Such a large site and no security. Tisk tisk!

Luc, luc, it's "tsk tsk," not "tisk tisk."

I wish I could get more serious about this, but there's no reason to cry over spilt milk. Fact is, hackers will get in wherever they want if they're determined enough. Our server was supposed to be as tight as they come. Henning is looking into the problem as we speak.

John

"Don't tell me someone keyed your Z!!" --Josh

Egad! Perish the thought!

Anyway, this "prank" appears to be the work of more than a disgruntled former employee or a reader. It is apparently one of a series of such attacks perpetrated by a well-organized gang of hackers.

John

I think it's like the film "Fight Club" says: they are bored and have nothing to do with their lives and are struggling to break free of a repressing system that keeps them contained day in and day out. Course, "Fight Club" also told you (incorrectly I might add, to protect the populace of America) how to make Napalm using equal parts gasoline and frozen orange juice from concentrate... if one were so inclined. ;)

DVDTown got "gang hacked". Is there a hack crisis center near you guys? Maybe an 800 number you can call? ;) :D.

Nach,

You kid around now, sure, but little do you know there IS such an 800 number. It's like websites, there's a website on every topic, just like there's an 800 number for anything. Got irritable bowel syndrome? Contact 1-800-GOTTA-GO or visit the website at - EXTERNAL LINK - :)

John,

I would be happy to get into any project I can really. Computer animation is one side I am certainly well equipped to dive into but we'll see what happens. I've been working on two screenplays for a couple years and I'm looking into getting an agent to shop my best one around. We'll see.

So, I'm curious. What do you do when the 800 number on your website about 800 numbers has been hacked? ;) :D

It's unfortunate that the number of people committing acts of anarchy is increasing. There doesn't seem to be any kind of logic to it, other than narcissism, or egoism. I'd venture that none of the members (nor staff) here at DVDTown were impressed with this person's little prank. Assuming of course, that since this person attacked only the message board, we, (the members) were his target audience. I think his little prank cry's out "PAY ATTENTION TO ME!!". I half wonder if this wasn't done by a disgruntled past (or current) DVDTown member.


Food for thought.


John,

I hope your analogy wasn't a personal experience. Don't tell me someone keyed your Z!! :o



- Josh