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Thousands of Adult Website Accounts Compromised

Posted by kdawson on from the how-not-to-handle-a-data-breach dept.

Keith writes "Tens of thousands — or maybe more — accounts to adult websites were recently declared compromised and apparently have been that way since some time in October 2007. The break occurred when the NATS software used to track and manage sales and affiliate revenues was accessed by an intruder. The miscreant apparently discovered a list of admin passwords residing on an unsecured office server at Too Much Media, which makes and maintains NATS installations for adult companies. It would appear that Too Much Media knew of the breach back in October, and rather than fixing the issue tried to bury it by threatening to sue anyone in the adult industry who talked about it." The article gives suggestions for anyone who opened an account at any adult website in the last several months.

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  1. Something came up... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Well, I guess that explains why it's so quiet around here.

  2. I'm sure they'll... by Bin_jammin · · Score: 4, Funny

    rub this problem out in a hurry.

    1. Re:I'm sure they'll... by SacredByte · · Score: 3, Funny

      Someone deserves a spanking over this....

    2. Re:I'm sure they'll... by bl4nk · · Score: 5, Funny

      This penetration has thrust a large mess of members in to a new position, one which they probably aren't familiar with (unless they get off on this kind of thing). It's sad the industry has shrunk to the force of Too Much Media, and has effectively been boned. If it's lucky, the authorities will slap the cuffs on TMM, throw them in the slammer, and make them eat kumquats.

      Butt plugs.

    3. Re:I'm sure they'll... by Schmiggy_JK · · Score: 2, Funny

      Why is it that my mod points run out the day before I cum across a funny comment like this...

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  3. Compromising Position. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    ""Tens of thousands -- or maybe more -- accounts to adult websites were recently declared compromised and apparently have been that way since some time in October 2007. "

    Quick! Someone see if Taco's on that list.

  4. I have a suggestion too by Glowing+Fish · · Score: 3, Funny

    For everyone who opened up an account on an adult website:

    Usenet.

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    1. Re:I have a suggestion too by Pantero+Blanco · · Score: 2, Funny

      I have a better suggestion: pussytorrents.org

      I have an even better suggestion: Find a woman and impress her. :)
    2. Re:I have a suggestion too by youthoftoday · · Score: 5, Funny

      You insensitive clod! This is Slashdot. You must be new here.

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    3. Re:I have a suggestion too by PopeRatzo · · Score: 4, Funny

      I have an even better suggestion: Find a woman and impress her
      Just save yourself some time and pretend she's already sworn a restraining order against you.
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    4. Re:I have a suggestion too by ralphdaugherty · · Score: 2, Funny

      Just save yourself some time and pretend she's already sworn a restraining order against you.

            This should be modded funny. Also informative. :)

        rd

    5. Re:I have a suggestion too by CCFreak2K · · Score: 2, Funny

      This is Slashdot.
      It is? I thought it was C|net. Damn.
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  5. Famous last words... by scsirob · · Score: 2, Funny

    .. Oh boy, that *SUCKS*

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  6. Suddenly..... by edwardpickman · · Score: 3, Funny

    There was a great disturbance in the geek community.

    1. Re:Suddenly..... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      I couldn't give a fuck

    2. Re:Suddenly..... by Kamikaze+Chipmunk · · Score: 5, Funny

      Obviously not, now that your account info has been compromised.

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  7. Wait... by c.r.o.c.o · · Score: 3, Funny

    There are people who actually PAY for pr0n?!?

  8. does this mean... by Tastecicles · · Score: 2, Funny

    "pwned" becomes "pr0ned"?

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  9. they should do... by nguy · · Score: 5, Funny

    ... more penetration testing

  10. You would've done the same by Smordnys+s'regrepsA · · Score: 2, Funny

    Well, I see a few Pink Tacos...

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  11. Trend? by Porchroof · · Score: 2, Funny

    I hope this is the beginning of a trend: hack all adult sites and cause them as much trouble as possible. The world doesn't need that filth.

    Besides, it would be payback for taking over all of the home computers in their attempt to sell their crap.

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  12. And I always thought ... by j-min · · Score: 1, Funny

    ... all those ads for "STOLEN PASSWORDS!" were just a hoax.

  13. To be honest... by DreadfulGrape · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm tired of getting jerked around by these folks.

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