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    Suddenly this morning I am receiving spam to the unique email address I used only for registration of this form.

    In this case a number of phishing attacks

    So I know where they got the email address from. HERE!

    But the question is how?

    Has the user database been hacked or has the user database been sold?
     
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    Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

    We are looking into this as a matter of urgency.


    Considering selling my VCDS KEY-USB interface. If you're interested please contact me via PM or email.
     
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    I will need to look into this tonight... I can assure everyone we do not sell any database or email address details to anyone..

    Over the last few month this site and quite a few others has been subject to idiots trying to log into members accounts, but this would only allow them to see details that are visible to everyone.. THAT IS IF THEY MANAGE TO GET IN! so far that seems secure..

    I will check all logs this evening and see if anything shows up.

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    @mark ... I have just sent you a email
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    Nothing out of the ordinary for me.
    Audi A7, S-line, 313 PS BiTDI Tiptronic, Daytona Grey, heated front and rear seats, Audi connect, quad zone climate control, ski chute and bag, Rear tints, 75 Litre fuel tank, All LED headlights, Night vision assistant, Rear view camera with corner view, Navigation plus, MMI touch, Heads up display, Adaptive Cruise control, Blind spot monitoring and active lane assist. Audi A5 (wifes) My Kit car blog - http://mitchsgbszero.blogspot.co.uk
     
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    I'm still only getting emails offering free millions in Nigeria or penis/breast augmentation..
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doctle Odd View Post
    I'm still only getting emails offering free millions in Nigeria or penis/breast augmentation..
    Same here, the millions should be in my bank soon and i will use that to pay for my penis enlargement!
    Audi A7, S-line, 313 PS BiTDI Tiptronic, Daytona Grey, heated front and rear seats, Audi connect, quad zone climate control, ski chute and bag, Rear tints, 75 Litre fuel tank, All LED headlights, Night vision assistant, Rear view camera with corner view, Navigation plus, MMI touch, Heads up display, Adaptive Cruise control, Blind spot monitoring and active lane assist. Audi A5 (wifes) My Kit car blog - http://mitchsgbszero.blogspot.co.uk
     
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    If I get my millions I might get both, might make me attractive to curious lesbians...
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by stuart View Post
    @mark ... I have just sent you a email
    Got it.

    I have forwarded over one of them directly to you. As it is obviously a phishing mail, you might want to check your spam folder.

    Normally, this type of email would had been blocked by the spam filters for me too however as I mentioned, I use a unique email address each time I register for something like a forum then add that address to a whitelist so it is always allowed through so this time the emails stood out.
     
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    As far as I can see no unusual access to the site or database can be seen from the logs... I have checked the system for strange files, and run a virus/spyware scan, again nothing shows up, so at the minute I have no idea how the email address could be obtained.

    I will continue to monitor the issue to see if anything does show up, but if anyone gets any email that is odd please let us know so the logs can be checked.
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