Quote from: LoyceV on August 18, 2018, 05:47:17 PM

Quote from: sncc on August 18, 2018, 02:46:13 PM

True https://bitcointalk.org/
Fake https://www.google.com/ (link to google.com)

Did you mean this:
True https://bitcointalk.org/
Fake https://www.google.com/ (link to google.com)
Theymos is smart Cheesy

Fake links work in preview, but get fixed when posted.

However, a homograph attack can still be used to create a fake link:
True https://bitcointalk.org/
Fake https://www.google.com/ (link to google.com)

Now it seems that
- (some?) homograph attacks are automatically replaced, and
- fake link is automatically replaced

Quote from: peter0425 on September 23, 2018, 09:01:41 PM

Hi,

I was able to recover my account as well here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4497259.0
The method I used was similar to Swenna (probably the same hacker) but prior to him/her spilling the beans.. I just didn't put in Meta how I recovered my account because I don't want the hacker/s to have a idea how I did it. But since Swenna reveal the method, (she/he did it in good faith though),I confirmed that its the step I took to get back my account, just saying.

Yes I was aware of your story. It is a difficult issue whether the method should be disclosed or not, as the hackers will notice it as well. Added a note to the OP.

Quote from: hotforblockchain on October 05, 2018, 10:04:33 AM

Quote from: Welsh on August 30, 2018, 10:32:56 AM

Quote from: hotforblockchain on August 30, 2018, 10:21:52 AM

Also this applies to bounties who asks for registration to their websites, this could be attempt of stealing your details.

Honestly, I wouldn't trust half of them, and would be using a disposable email. But, that's just me.

I wouldn't also , if i have to I make new email to register with them.
I think that warning about this should be included in original post, since a lot of users do not know this or just haven't thought about this problem.

I think it is a little bit off-topic as it is not related to the security of the Bitcointalk account. Also, the collection of email addresses and personal data always happens for any kind of registration, not only bounties. Focusing on the registration of Bitcointalk, the OP already recommended to use new email address. Having said that I understand your concern and added a remark as a related topic.