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ForumsHelp · 10-13-2006, 01:40 AM

Two days ago I found the following message from vbulletin.com:
"It has come to our attention that Google's new 'Code Search' system has been finding a number of vBulletin zip files uploaded on various customers' sites and publishing the script contents, including sensitive data such as customer and license numbers.

Please, do not leave your vBulletin zip/tar.gz files or site backups in a web-accessible location!

If you do not ensure that your vBulletin zips are protected, not only are you leaking your own personal data, but you will also be in violation of the vBulletin license agreement by allowing your copy of the software to be downloaded by unauthorized parties.

Please note that this message is being broadcast to all vBulletin customers and is not specifically targetted at you or your site."

So take care everybody and keep your files safe

Hawkstra · 10-13-2006, 07:32 PM

I was browsing through the net today and I saw somthing about vBulletin and protect your files but didnt really notice it.

Thanks for the allert

ForumsHelp · 10-13-2006, 11:14 PM

You are always welcome

Ruffus · 10-17-2006, 12:07 PM

Thanks for the post

ForumsHelp · 10-19-2006, 09:00 AM

You are always welcome

softcom · 10-22-2006, 07:13 AM

Thank very.
But, I do not know well.

Baadshah! · 10-22-2006, 10:43 AM

Thanx 4 The Alert Admin,

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForumsHelp

You are always welcome

I Will Protect My Files As Soon As Possible

azizny · 11-06-2006, 07:55 PM

Why would you upload it in the first place?!!

It is like uploading Windows XP, not allowed, no?

Peace,

10-13-2006, 01:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
User Profile ForumsHelp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 968 Total Points: 185,172 Donate My Zoints Profile My Photos: (1) My Mood:	Google CodeSearch & vBulletin Zip Files Two days ago I found the following message from vbulletin.com: "It has come to our attention that Google's new 'Code Search' system has been finding a number of vBulletin zip files uploaded on various customers' sites and publishing the script contents, including sensitive data such as customer and license numbers. Please, do not leave your vBulletin zip/tar.gz files or site backups in a web-accessible location! If you do not ensure that your vBulletin zips are protected, not only are you leaking your own personal data, but you will also be in violation of the vBulletin license agreement by allowing your copy of the software to be downloaded by unauthorized parties. Please note that this message is being broadcast to all vBulletin customers and is not specifically targetted at you or your site." So take care everybody and keep your files safe

10-22-2006, 07:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
User Profile softcom Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 1 Total Points: 34 Donate My Zoints Profile My Photos: (0)	thanks^^ Thank very. But, I do not know well.

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10-13-2006, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
User Profile Hawkstra Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA - California Age: 16 Posts: 98 Total Points: 685 Donate My Zoints Profile My Photos: (0) My Mood:	I was browsing through the net today and I saw somthing about vBulletin and protect your files but didnt really notice it. Thanks for the allert

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User Profile ForumsHelp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 968 Total Points: 185,172 Donate My Zoints Profile My Photos: (1) My Mood:	You are always welcome

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User Profile Ruffus Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 10 Total Points: 42 Donate My Zoints Profile My Photos: (0)	Thanks for the post

10-19-2006, 09:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
User Profile ForumsHelp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 968 Total Points: 185,172 Donate My Zoints Profile My Photos: (1) My Mood:	You are always welcome

11-06-2006, 07:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
User Profile azizny Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 38 Posts: 24 Total Points: 335 Donate My Zoints Profile My Photos: (0)	Why would you upload it in the first place?!! It is like uploading Windows XP, not allowed, no? Peace,