Do POF accounts get hacked?

Hackers have breached the database of online dating site PlentyOfFish.com, exposing the personal and password information on nearly 30 million users. In response, the companys founder has implied that the editor of KrebsOnSecurity.com was involved in an elaborate extortion plot. Getting hacked is no fun.

How did my POF account get hacked?

Apparently, POF users email addresses, usernames and passwords were downloaded, although Frind does not say how many. Plentyoffish has already reset the passwords for all users and claims to have plugged the security hole that allowed the hackers to enter.

How do you know if your accounts have been hacked?

How to know if youve been hackedYou get a ransomware message.You get a fake antivirus message.You have unwanted browser toolbars.Your internet searches are redirected.You see frequent, random popups.Your friends receive social media invitations from you that you didnt send.Your online password isnt working.More items

How do you know if your POF account has been reported?

If your profile shows up in the search results, this means that POF has hidden your profile. On the other hand, if the profile doesnt pop up, its been removed. Another way you can check if your profile has been deleted is by going through the messages you exchanged.

Can you find out who hacked your email?

If you think something is not right, check your sent mail folder to see if there are messages there that you didnt send. If you do find some, then you know a hacker probably has access to your account. Another sign to look out for is for password reset emails that come from other websites and which you didnt request.

Why did I get banned from POF?

Plenty of Fish has a zero-tolerance policy for any abuse whether its in your profile or a message reported by another member. If youre found to be harassing, or disrespectful to other users, or you have content on your profile that is racist, violent, rude, or abusive, you will be deleted and banned.

Why has my POF account been removed?

If youre texting someone rudely or sending them obscene photos, youre bound to get blocked by that person. If you get blocked too often, your account will ultimately be deleted. In addition, you mustnt exhibit any sort of discrimination against sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, etc.

How do you know if your emails have been hacked?

The following six signs indicate that your email account may have been compromised:Your password has been changed. Mails in your inbox that you dont recognise. You receive unexpected emails. Different IP addresses show up on your log. Are friends receiving spam messages from you? The sky is clear.

Can someone hack my bank account with my email address?

Your online bank accounts can also be a major target for hackers, especially if you use your email address as a login for those, too. And, needless to say, once a hacker has access to those, your money is in serious jeopardy. “This is one of the biggest risks youll face from an email hack,” Glassberg says.

How long does POF account stay active?

Plenty of Fish does not have a published policy about when it deletes inactive accounts. So, if you dont delete your account or put it on hold, your account may remain active indefinitely. If you want to keep your account private after your death, do not rely on Plenty of Fish to eventually delete your profile.

Can POF delete your account?

See #1. PlentyOfFish has access to advanced software as well as an active user base who help flag these inappropriate photos. When we find them (and we will, even if they are hidden), your profile will be deleted.