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Over the weekend we had 2 "attacks" on our website in order to gather email addresses of members. The first username was "PennyStockNews" the second was named "ComputerFileShare" both of these attackers used a gmail address.
The registration is done by using hacker software designed to register with as many websites as possible. The attacker would then log on to these websites and manually transfer email addresses in order to build up a mailing list which he would then flood with spam mail.
In an effort to protect our members, I banned all email address that used gmail accounts. I should have checked to see how many of our "actual" members used this free anonymous email service. My mistake, because you were one of about 15 valid members.
I have since instituted another protective method. Any new registrants will be presented with a code which they in turn must type into their registration
application. This should stop any automated registrations.
I sincerely apologize for my mistake and have lifted the ban on gmail addresses. I am truly sorry to cause you any distress.
Hopefully you will understand.
Regards
Joe
Webmaster
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