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post #61 of 104
Thanks again Grant.
The site is much faster now.
post #62 of 104
Thread Starter 
Cool. According to my hosts, the cache table was out of control. No idea what that meant, but that seems to have done the trick!
post #63 of 104
Just wanted to say
Thank you sir
You are A good man
Chao
Enjoy Italy
post #64 of 104
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Originally Posted by Grant View Post

No data was accessed from Basenotes itself, as far as it is possible to ascertain. The hack injected the template code with some code to display an iFrame. An iFrame is something that allows you to display another website in a 'window' on a website.

As people were getting Malware warnings, there is certainly the possibility that the code was designed to download something to users computers. More information about iFrame malware is here

As always it is always wise to make sure virus checkers on your computers are up to date. I'm currently looking into the situation further to see If I can work out the nature of what the code was attempting to do. I will of course keep you updated.

Shortly after the attack happened, vBulletin who make the software Basenotes runs on issued a security patch, which we have installed.

Nice the hear that no data was accessed,
Even though I'm still a green novice baasenoter, I must admit I kind if missed being able to read the forums on my iPad and iPhone on the train and in the bed using Tapatalk and of course reading reviews in the fragrance directory on my iMac at my desk at home - so really glad this place is up and running again.

Thanks for your hard work, Sir !!
post #65 of 104
You're a good man, Grant.
post #66 of 104
Thank you Grant
post #67 of 104
Thanks for the hard work to get BN back up an running Grant - greatly appreciated.
post #68 of 104
Thank You Grant !!!!!
post #69 of 104
Thanks for the relentless work in getting the site up and running again. In spite of the few glitches it has all been a lot sooner than I expected.
post #70 of 104
Still unable to change avatar or profile picture, it won't upload the picture. Also, since I changed my avatar the last time several months ago, the avatar does not show when you post what scent you are wearing. Please fix.
post #71 of 104
Thread Starter 
There are a few glitches with images but will look at those in London
post #72 of 104
I hope you get some well deserved rest soon, Grant ! Thanks again - all is very appreciated.
post #73 of 104
Hmmm. SpellChecking a post doesn't seem to work for me now.
post #74 of 104
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There are a few glitches with images but will look at those in London

Thank you so much!!
post #75 of 104
Thank you Grant. I'm using Firefox on a Mac. Just wanted you to know that when I hit Post Quick Reply on the forum I consistently get a dropdown that says something to the effect of "Do you want to leave or stay on page? If you leave data will be lost." If I hit stay I get a dup post, if I hit leave it posts just fine, tho the whole process is SLOOOOOOW. Hope this is helpful.

Thanks again for all you do.
post #76 of 104
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Originally Posted by jujy54 View Post

Thank you Grant. I'm using Firefox on a Mac. Just wanted you to know that when I hit Post Quick Reply on the forum I consistently get a dropdown that says something to the effect of "Do you want to leave or stay on page? If you leave data will be lost." If I hit stay I get a dup post, if I hit leave it posts just fine, tho the whole process is SLOOOOOOW. Hope this is helpful.

Thanks again for all you do.

exactly same problem is also occuring in internet explorer..tis is why i am having double posts
post #77 of 104
It's gets better during certain hours with less multiple posts, but database tends to lag chunks of time before updating. Still working better the last two days IMO.
post #78 of 104
Site running much better now, thank you Grant. Still the odd double post issue but that might be me double clicking.
post #79 of 104
Thanks once again Grant! I hope you get some rest now!
post #80 of 104
Other than consistent double-posting, no matter how soft or hard I click, the site is back, and that is nice. THANX
post #81 of 104
Thank you again Grant. What a time you've had!
post #82 of 104
Very slow again. Database not updating now for almost two hours. Posts not incrementing.
post #83 of 104
It's like the New York Stock Exchange.... It's UP....It's DOWN....It's UP again.... ah s**t It's DOWN again.
post #84 of 104
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it's like the new york stock exchange.... It's up....it's down....it's up again.... Ah s**t it's down again.

lol!
post #85 of 104
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Originally Posted by Hey.its.me View Post

It's like the New York Stock Exchange.... It's UP....It's DOWN....It's UP again.... ah s**t It's DOWN again.

lmao thats awesome
post #86 of 104
Saying a prayer tonight that when I wake up tomorrow morning, it's not down!
post #87 of 104
We all prayed with you hednic, looks like the perfume gods answered our prayers, hurray!
post #88 of 104
Wayhay.... Thanks Grant and all who have been busy mending.
post #89 of 104
Yay - Basenotes is back !

Still a little nerve-wrecking to be asked to leave the page, and to wonder: "Is my text lost now?" and then leaving the page, and the post did land. Except: Double. Then, go through this process again.

The software seems to work best in the morning (EST - 7:00 AM NYC, USA).

Thanks for the work, I missed the site, and was following via Facebook.
post #90 of 104
Hopefully we are back to stay until the summer technical improvements.
post #91 of 104
Oh, I'm relieved. Seeing the note this morning, I thought we were looking at several days or maybe longer! Nice to have BN back.
post #92 of 104
Thread Starter 
SHould be okay now - fingers crossed. x
post #93 of 104
thank you, thank you, thank you!
post #94 of 104
Thank you Grant .

post #95 of 104
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SHould be okay now - fingers crossed. x

I'm really glad you've kept this board up as much as you have despite all the issues. I know this must be a very stressful and taxing situation but I'm VERY grateful for all you do here!
post #96 of 104
((Grant))
post #97 of 104
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Originally Posted by Kagey View Post

Oh, I'm relieved. Seeing the note this morning, I thought we were looking at several days or maybe longer! Nice to have BN back.

Me too! Great to be back, hurray for Grant!
post #98 of 104
Thanks, Grant! :-D Although I'm relatively new here, I already consider BN as my home for fragrance discussion. Nice to be back.
post #99 of 104
Thanks Grant.
post #100 of 104
I hadn't even dared look and just came up to close the computer down. Thanks a million Grant. I bet you have been stressed out, so have a virtual cup of tea from me, or maybe a gin or beer. In fact you can have a virtual anything....

A real dandelion wine if you are ever near enough.
post #101 of 104
Thanks Grant!
post #102 of 104
<3 Grant <3

Thanks! Ya, I totally thought BN would be down for a few days after that note, glad it's up!
post #103 of 104
Thank you Grant
post #104 of 104
Thank you. I don't know what wonders of technology you did to either keep the crashes in check, or whether you have done a major change, but

IT IS WORKING NOW. YAY !!!!! I changed my avatar real fast, and put down my music themes. Must do these things, "while the battery lasts".

A few members got tired of waiting around, not having enough space to speak on Facebook, and sauntered over to Fragrantica. There the "newbies" were received with open arms.

Sometimes it is good to step out of the regular routines and see what else is around. Like a fresh approach and avoid frozen attitudes by long lasting traditions.

This facility that the internet provides - actually connects more than it divides. So, I intend to shuttle back and forth between the discussion groups. Not every day, there is something earthshaking to talk about ... but we only have something to read and think about, when enough members put something down.
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