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.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.

Has POF account been hacked?

First up, Frind points out that the site has indeed been hacked last week in a “well planned and sophisticated attack”. Plentyoffish has already reset the passwords for all users and claims to have plugged the security hole that allowed the hackers to enter.

What are the signs you have been hacked?

Here Are Signs You Might Have Been HackedSomeone used one of your credit accounts. Online identity theft is common. You start receiving odd email messages. New programs suddenly appear. A trusty password doesnt work. You notice strange browser activity. You start losing control.

Is Plenty of Fish live safe?

In general, yes, its safe; and there are a lot of success stories! But, heres what to know about how to protect your privacy via the POF app.

Why does my POF account got deleted?

In the most literal sense – if youre using Plenty of Fish to try and scam, spam, or impersonate someone else, your account will be deleted. This goes for creating multiple accounts as well, or trying to access or use an account that isnt yours.

Does factory reset stop hackers?

One simple answer anyone would give is factory reset it. Well, though you should do it, simply factory resetting the phone will not ensure that your data is completely wiped off. A smarpthone can be easily unformatted and data can be recovered by using some third-party recovery software.