URGENT: If you use same password on MESO that is used on other forums or email accounts...

[Serono]

Will Authy work with Meso?

Yes, since it uses the same method as google for 2fa.

Or instead of app based 2FA you can set it up to send an email to you, which will supply a 1 time use code to log into meso. Which is also viable as the hacker would need to compromise your email(which SHOULD be 2fa secured) and use a different strong password, in order to compromise your meso account.

 

[Serono]

No, but it makes perfect sense. All of the hacked accounts have been pretty open about their dealings with the (comprised) sources.

I don't dispute they are in PP and DO databases, BUT, I would not discount where else they might be lurking.

All I know is, sometimes if there is a hole somewhere, they might not want it closed just yet.

The best practice is to act like EVERYTHING is compromised, and take precaution.

S-

 

[Perrin Aybara]

Done.

I've used LastPass for years and would recommend it as a password manager app.

 

[MindlessWork]

Done.

I've used LastPass for years and would recommend it as a password manager app.

I have KeePass and it works for me

 

[sinewave3]

I would highly recommend 2-factor authentication to secure your account on MESO. It's easy. And since most people access MESO via mobiles, the Google Authenticator app is convenient.

Meso supports 2FA? Awesome, will have to set this up.

 

[MindlessWork]

Meso supports 2FA? Awesome, will have to set this up.

Wonder if Meso's 2FA supports email one time codes rather than using an app. I also wonder if I can get a text message on my phone as well.

The fewer extra apps to manage the better.

 

[jJjburton]

Can you tell if your hacked or not?

 

[QueenBee]

Can you tell if your hacked or not?

Look on any replied emails on your proton at the details under your name. Pm me if you need help.

 

[bigrobbie]

I don't even know what email I used to register here...it was in like 08 or 09, can I change my password without any problems? Worried if I try I might screw up my ability to log on....just wondering if that even matters??

 

[QueenBee]

I don't even know what email I used to register here...it was in like 08 or 09, can I change my password without any problems? Worried if I try I might screw up my ability to log on....just wondering if that even matters??

Try.

 

[Serono]

I don't even know what email I used to register here...it was in like 08 or 09, can I change my password without any problems? Worried if I try I might screw up my ability to log on....just wondering if that even matters??

You can change your recovery email first, to a current one. Then you can change your password. Then you can enable 2FA on meso.

 

[bigrobbie]

Thanks...

 

[Avies48]

So if a different forum does not offer 2factor authentication can u still put it in one of these 2fa apps qnd it still works??


And how does it work using tapatalk anyways?

 

[Artifex]

Yes, since it uses the same method as google for 2fa.

Or instead of app based 2FA you can set it up to send an email to you, which will supply a 1 time use code to log into meso. Which is also viable as the hacker would need to compromise your email(which SHOULD be 2fa secured) and use a different strong password, in order to compromise your meso account.

Thank you for pointing out. I did 2FA setup for Meso with Authy and did my email too .

 

[Serono]

So if a different forum does not offer 2factor authentication can u still put it in one of these 2fa apps qnd it still works??

If the forum doesn't offer it, then no you can not use a 2FA app.

Your best bet is using a password manager(keepass, lastpass, etc) and using randomly generated, unique passwords for every website you are on.

That and practicing good online security protocols. Be sure not to click links, on forums, and such.

 

[Mbaku53]

Do you all use the paid version of proton mail or the free version?

 

[jJjburton]

Look on any replied emails on your proton at the details under your name. Pm me if you need help.

Ahh I changed everything and deleted my old proton stuff.

 

[MindlessWork]

Do you all use the paid version of proton mail or the free version?

I use the free version as it suits my simple secure communications needs.

 

[MisterSuperGod]

Do you all use the paid version of proton mail or the free version?

That sounds like a question the hacker would ask! Get him!

Free version. i only glossed over the paid for features, but didn't feel it necessary to upgrade when i signed up.

 

[bigrobbie]

Do you all use the paid version of proton mail or the free version?

Free