04-15-2009, 04:22 AM
Just got an email from a PH member that this was just posted:
What happened to the single link theory causing the site to go *poof*?
It would be crazy to depart after a near 3 week unannounced downtime caused by hackers that are still in the script and database?
NO one got in, then why such a problem letting your sellers know at some point the past 3 weeks?
No listing fees (there never were) and no final value fees (instead of the 3% of $20.)
It sounds like there are not only serious holes in PH, but in the newest Probid as well.
It would be crazy NOT to depart from any Probid site.[/color]
Quote:Re: So what the heck happenned? [color=rgb(235, 173, 140)] Hi All[color=rgb(235, 173, 140)]
Ok what happened you all say, well firstly we came under a
massive attack by hackers using bots PC's (PC's that are
remotely controlled to attack servers) and this caused a
massive amount of log files and other assorted crap to pile
up on our server.
Secondly the server has a built in safety mechanism to shut
any scripts down that are linked to a domain under such a
massive attack.
Only good news amongst this is nobody has gotten in and we
are still under a mild attack from these bots but doing what is
needed to keep them out.
It has taken us ages along with help from our own server techs
from iweb and others to clean this up.
Yes I apologize for the inconvenience, it has not been nice for
users nor us.
All fees and final value fees have been turned off till further
notice, probably till July so you can not worry about paying for
listing and something else happening.
Only few fees we have had to hold to keep the integrity of
the featured items is we will have the category and home
featured fees left as is and also the ID verification fee,
everything else for listing will be free.
Basically NO listing fees and NO final value fees.
We are catching up on the emails slowly so bear with us as we
do that.
Also a huge thankyou to all those who offered help especially
from other site owners like Renee from Usiff and Ray
'Binarywebs' this was really appreciated whilst battling this.
For those who wish to continue with us please enjoy the
opportunity to list for free and for any feeling that they want
to depart we wish you well and we will be here for you should
you wish to return at anytime.
In my opinion now we are up after such a huge effort would be
crazy just to depart but the beauty of choice is in your hands.
I will advise of other updates as they happen.
Mark[/color]
What happened to the single link theory causing the site to go *poof*?
It would be crazy to depart after a near 3 week unannounced downtime caused by hackers that are still in the script and database?
NO one got in, then why such a problem letting your sellers know at some point the past 3 weeks?
No listing fees (there never were) and no final value fees (instead of the 3% of $20.)
It sounds like there are not only serious holes in PH, but in the newest Probid as well.
It would be crazy NOT to depart from any Probid site.[/color]