We're back up. Situation Normal.

Discussion in 'News Comments' started by DarkUnderlord, Apr 21, 2008.

Remove all ads!
Support Terra-Arcanum:

GOG.com

PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!
Page 1 of 2
  1. DarkUnderlord

    DarkUnderlord Administrator Staff Member

    Messages:
    4,315
    Likes Received:
    5
    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2001
    DarkUnderlord, Apr 21, 2008
    DarkUnderlord, Apr 21, 2008
    #1
    All right, for those that don't know, Terra-Arcanum was hacked 2 days ago by a known vulnerability in the Coppermine Gallery that we use. The patch was released on the 12th April and a second one on the 16th of April, we got hacked on the 19th. Given there's no way in hell I'd be able to update the gallery that fast, I've disabled it for now and will look for alternative image gallery solutions.
    <br>
    <br>I've just finished re-installing everything from the backups. There are likely a few files I've missed though so if you notice something that used to be there that's not, let me know.
    <br>
    <br>Now, there is the chance that because of this, your forum password may have been stolen by internet thievery. I highly recommend that if you use your Terra-Arcanum password anywhere else, that you change it as soon as possible. I also recommend you change it as soon as you login again here.
    <br>
    <br>Apart from that, the forums are open again and things appear to be working (minor a few things like quick reply and spoiler tags, which I'll have to install again).
    <br>
    <br><strike><b>NOTE:</b> Registration of new users is currently disabled until I install the anti-bot mod. I had the forums up for literally 5 minutes and had two spambots register, one of which then posted Russian spam.</strike>
    <br>
    <br><b>UPDATE:</b> Registration is all okay now.
    <br>
    <br><b>UPDATE #2:</b> Whoops. Seems I b0rked the character and other databases on the site. I've now fixed those and they should work. If you spot any MySQL errors or find something that doesn't work, use the <a href="http://www.terra-arcanum.com/index.php?section=station&content=general&id=contact">contact us form</a> to let us know.
     
    DarkUnderlord, Apr 21, 2008
    DarkUnderlord, Apr 21, 2008
    #1
  2. Wolfsbane

    Wolfsbane Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    4,498
    Likes Received:
    4
    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2005
    Wolfsbane, Apr 21, 2008
    Wolfsbane, Apr 21, 2008
    #2
    Good job DU. I thought you said this'd take a week?
     
    Wolfsbane, Apr 21, 2008
    Wolfsbane, Apr 21, 2008
    #2
  3. GrimmHatter

    GrimmHatter Active Member

    Messages:
    1,274
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2006
    GrimmHatter, Apr 21, 2008
    GrimmHatter, Apr 21, 2008
    #3
    Unless I'm mistaken, once we're logged in, the [Profile] link at the top also takes us to your message about disabled registration. If it's supposed to do that, then how do we access our profiles in order to change passwords?
     
    GrimmHatter, Apr 21, 2008
    GrimmHatter, Apr 21, 2008
    #3
  4. Dark Elf

    Dark Elf Administrator Staff Member

    Messages:
    10,796
    Media:
    34
    Likes Received:
    164
    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2002
    Dark Elf, Apr 21, 2008
    Dark Elf, Apr 21, 2008
    #4
    You'll just have to wait until tomorrow. Sorry, but right now we are more worried about spambots swarming in on us than anything else. It should be noted that the admins have been demoted to prevent scumbags to hack the forum. That's right folks, your God has been made flesh. This is truly the Time of Troubles. :D
     
    Dark Elf, Apr 21, 2008
    Dark Elf, Apr 21, 2008
    #4
  5. DarkUnderlord

    DarkUnderlord Administrator Staff Member

    Messages:
    4,315
    Likes Received:
    5
    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2001
    DarkUnderlord, Apr 21, 2008
    DarkUnderlord, Apr 21, 2008
    #5
    DAC's also been taken offline. I just did TA first and I figured it'd take about 3 days each.

    Try now.
     
    DarkUnderlord, Apr 21, 2008
    DarkUnderlord, Apr 21, 2008
    #5
  6. Xiao_Caity

    Xiao_Caity New Member

    Messages:
    3,691
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2005
    Xiao_Caity, Sep 11, 2008
    Xiao_Caity, Sep 11, 2008
    #6
    I'd be happy to host the art on my DeviantArt account til the Gallery is back up. Just say the word. (And if that word's gonna be an obscenity, warn me first so I can cover the ears of the darling two year old currently living in my house. I love children. :minigun: For god's sake, help me...)
     
    Xiao_Caity, Sep 11, 2008
    Xiao_Caity, Sep 11, 2008
    #6
  7. papa_dog_1999

    papa_dog_1999 Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,511
    Media:
    1
    Likes Received:
    27
    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2008
    papa_dog_1999, Sep 12, 2008
    papa_dog_1999, Sep 12, 2008
    #7
    Your not gonna ask anyone to rip out your womb, are you? (a la Kestrel)
     
    papa_dog_1999, Sep 12, 2008
    papa_dog_1999, Sep 12, 2008
    #7
  8. Xiao_Caity

    Xiao_Caity New Member

    Messages:
    3,691
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2005
    Xiao_Caity, Sep 12, 2008
    Xiao_Caity, Sep 12, 2008
    #8
    I was considering it, but no. I've already resolved to not have kids - I got the fucked up genetics in my family, I don't want to pass any of my problems onto a kid.

    Having said which, thanks to some of the meds I've been on, I'm not entirely sure having kids is an issue any more.
     
    Xiao_Caity, Sep 12, 2008
    Xiao_Caity, Sep 12, 2008
    #8
  9. stylex

    stylex Member

    Messages:
    89
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2008
    stylex, Oct 30, 2008
    stylex, Oct 30, 2008
    #9
    This is the gallery?
     
    stylex, Oct 30, 2008
    stylex, Oct 30, 2008
    #9
  10. Dirtman

    Dirtman New Member

    Messages:
    305
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 24, 2007
    Dirtman, Oct 30, 2008
    Dirtman, Oct 30, 2008
    #10
    There you go. :)
     
    Dirtman, Oct 30, 2008
    Dirtman, Oct 30, 2008
    #10
  11. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Anonymous, Oct 30, 2008
    Anonymous, Oct 30, 2008
    #11
    Also, from the Codex:
     
    Anonymous, Oct 30, 2008
    Anonymous, Oct 30, 2008
    #11
  12. stylex

    stylex Member

    Messages:
    89
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2008
    stylex, Oct 31, 2008
    stylex, Oct 31, 2008
    #12
    Okay, then...
     
    stylex, Oct 31, 2008
    stylex, Oct 31, 2008
    #12
  13. The_Bob

    The_Bob Administrator Staff Member

    Messages:
    892
    Likes Received:
    8
    Joined:
    May 9, 2006
    The_Bob, Oct 31, 2008
    The_Bob, Oct 31, 2008
    #13
    I sense a scheme intended to make me do more work around here...
     
    The_Bob, Oct 31, 2008
    The_Bob, Oct 31, 2008
    #13
  14. Xiao_Caity

    Xiao_Caity New Member

    Messages:
    3,691
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2005
    Xiao_Caity, Nov 1, 2008
    Xiao_Caity, Nov 1, 2008
    #14
    Seriously, someone e-mail me the art and I'll host it in my DA account till we get up and running. Otherwise we might never see that stuff again.
     
    Xiao_Caity, Nov 1, 2008
    Xiao_Caity, Nov 1, 2008
    #14
  15. Archmage Orintil

    Archmage Orintil New Member

    Messages:
    586
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2007
    Archmage Orintil, Nov 3, 2008
    Archmage Orintil, Nov 3, 2008
    #15
    *wonders off and eats garlic potato kebab*
    What art???
     
    Archmage Orintil, Nov 3, 2008
    Archmage Orintil, Nov 3, 2008
    #15
  16. stylex

    stylex Member

    Messages:
    89
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2008
    stylex, Nov 13, 2008
    stylex, Nov 13, 2008
    #16
    Arcanum art?
     
    stylex, Nov 13, 2008
    stylex, Nov 13, 2008
    #16
  17. Vorak

    Vorak Administrator Staff Member

    Messages:
    5,829
    Likes Received:
    21
    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2003
    Vorak, Nov 13, 2008
    Vorak, Nov 13, 2008
    #17
    There is no secret Admin vault filled with Arcanum treasures, its just a myth.
     
    Vorak, Nov 13, 2008
    Vorak, Nov 13, 2008
    #17
  18. papa_dog_1999

    papa_dog_1999 Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,511
    Media:
    1
    Likes Received:
    27
    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2008
    papa_dog_1999, Nov 13, 2008
    papa_dog_1999, Nov 13, 2008
    #18
    Hmmm...

    *Vorak says a thing does not exist*
    *so it probably does, just not in the form you think it does*
    *Vorak says it's a myth*
    *so is the thing a myth*
    *or is the myth of the thing the myth?*
    :thinkof:
     
    papa_dog_1999, Nov 13, 2008
    papa_dog_1999, Nov 13, 2008
    #18
  19. Telcontar

    Telcontar Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,780
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    May 10, 2006
    Telcontar, Nov 15, 2008
    Telcontar, Nov 15, 2008
    #19
    Just agree with him. Unless you want the "super gay" avatar.
     
    Telcontar, Nov 15, 2008
    Telcontar, Nov 15, 2008
    #19
  20. papa_dog_1999

    papa_dog_1999 Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,511
    Media:
    1
    Likes Received:
    27
    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2008
    papa_dog_1999, Nov 15, 2008
    papa_dog_1999, Nov 15, 2008
    #20
    *shudder*
    or even the "middle aged asian man having a brain hemorrhage" avatar. :D
     
    papa_dog_1999, Nov 15, 2008
    papa_dog_1999, Nov 15, 2008
    #20
Page 1 of 2
Our Host!