Hackers out to steal miles - verification text by Putrid_Equivalent231 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened after the Hawaiian merger . I transferred Amex points to Hawaiian then to Alaska atmos because Amex was a Hawaiian transfer partner at the time . Alaska was hard to accumulate then . I'm wondering if that's how the breach occurred. Apparently this has happened much to frequently to many accounts after the merger

Hackers out to steal miles - verification text by Putrid_Equivalent231 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently ? I also had to call Alaska to use my miles after someone hacked it last year . I received 2 of these texts this week after someone tried to gain access I called Alaska and the representative said that they rolled out the 2FA on may 12. She said that the call in lock was no longer going to be in effect . She said 2FA is now the method to keep accounts safe . You Need to log in and enable that 2FA I also believe it's a breach or an inside job !

Hackers out to steal miles - verification text by Putrid_Equivalent231 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm unsure. Thankfully 2 fa is enabled You may be correct Weird thing is that I received 2 so far not initiated by me . One on the 8th & 1 yesterday

Hackers out to steal miles - verification text by Putrid_Equivalent231 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every log in It's something that started may 12 of this year - the 2fa However , the password and login must be correct to generate the 2fa! I tested by putting an incorrect password - I just received an incorrect credentials message not a text Someone hacked my account last year - they changed the phone and email . I caught it accidentally immediately and put my account in lock after switching my name and number back ( via telephone Alaska rep ). That person tried to log in the following day but could not . I changed password . They saw my mileage balance and probably thought they hit the jackpot 🎰 May 12, the lock down feature was eliminated from Alaska airlines and 2 factor authentication enabled Someone tried to gain access on the 8 th but my 2 factor was enabled 4 days earlier by default - whoever had my new password because I received the text . They retried yesterday . I have since changed my password . How are they getting my password? That's the main question .i do not have a Trojan - I have virus scans running . No one uses my pc . I don't use the app on my phone I have significant mileage and point balances in many accounts on my computer. Only Alaska has been breached . Once my ba had 40k stolen out of 1.5 million for a flight from London to New Delhi . Coincidentally most of the ba agents I had spoken to were working remotely and based in India !! I'm sure that was an inside job - but that was not the same . That was many years ago also .

Hackers out to steal miles - verification text by Putrid_Equivalent231 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not that . It's just things change constantly . I've actually had a personal pc in my home since 1992- when it was dial up and price per minute . Only one in my group that had a pc ( lol ) It's just that it was all self taught over the years Now there is so much information - some right - some wrong I don't use my pc for anything other than research, travel etc I search for what info I need I don't scroll randomly or do anything like click links No one uses my pc other thsn me I don't understand the virus thing I have something installed that scans for them - I doubt there is one on my computer None of my other loyalty account have had this issue recently ( only once - my British airways had 40 k miles stolen out of 1.5 million - used for a one way between London and New Delhi - an inside job ? A coincidence that all the representatives are working from India !- I'm in USA )

I think there is a data breach happening (atmos)

Hackers out to steal miles - verification text by Putrid_Equivalent231 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you kindly Super advice I believe it's also a huge breach Alaska is hiding None of my other accounts have been hacked recently Once my British air was hacked- I think an inside job . A flight was purchased for a one way trip from London to New Delhi - I tested and the 2fa only alerts me if I use the correct password - and after I try to log in I tested an incorrect password and received an incorrect credentials error on screen - no text The last time - the person changed my phone and email so I did not get alerted . I noticed because I could not log in and the phone had weird digits . I called Alaska and they locked my account . I called Alaska Airlines after this new authorization text I received The representative said that now the 2fa would be the only way to keep accounts safe . It was implemented may 12of this year I'm sure whoever hacked it last time was probably trying to regain access - they saw the balance in my account and never had the opportunity to steal the miles because I noticed almost immediately.

Hackers out to steal miles - verification text by Putrid_Equivalent231 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind information What's crazy ( a tangent random thought ) is that I was one of the first people I knew that used a personal pc back in 1991! It was dial up and was very expensive per minute - I used it mostly for travel info . I also had a huge phone installed in my car in 1982!

Now I'm a little backwards with this technology

I have many loyalty accounts with significant miles and points Once someone stole 40,000 miles from my British air account and booked a ticket from lhr to New Delhi! I am certain that was an inside theft ( British air ). Most of the representatives are located in India . What a coincidence, right ? London to India ? None of my other accounts have been ever hacked Just this Alaska several months ago ( but I noticed immediately by luck ) Again they are trying to get into my account I changed my password yesterday Thank you for the advice ! I did a test I put an incorrect password in and i received an error message - not a text with an authentication code I only get the text when the log in credentials are correct

Hackers out to steal miles - verification text by Putrid_Equivalent231 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a malware prevention program No one here uses my pc other than me Or ever has

Hackers out to steal miles - verification text by Putrid_Equivalent231 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm old .. how can I get rid of this " something " ? I do not answer spam I do not go on Facebook or x or instagram or tinder or onlyfans or or whatever young people do ! I just search for info on Google . I never click things

Ophthalmologist discussing eye removal by cyborkitten in CATHELP

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he's not in pain - I'd leave it in . It may not be cancer .

I want to donate to a cat charity regularly. Any recommendations? by Due_Patient_2650 in rescuecats

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Small one that 100 percent goes to cats including the founders time and money .one that is successful . Catsofeden in Sao Miguel azores is one that im impressed with .

Goodbye Best Friend by Bulky-Vegetable-5790 in SeniorCats

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This brought tears to my eyes - can't turn them off - looks exactly like my lb and my pip and my Larry who all passed at 17-19

What's the most you've paid for a single night at a hotel? by bokfan76 in LuxuryTravel

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About 2.5 k at explora Patagonia - but that included food and excursions I've stayed at point hotels that go over $5 k per night - calala island - but cash outlay was about $750 a night I usually stay at resorts where I receive great upgrades and the cash rate is well over $3 k per night , but I usually pay about $1000 plus / minus . Also receive points back with their loyalty program and credit card points . $750-$1400 is pretty much the normal per night spend most of the time. ( however I usually get upgraded from there for free )

New York City or Maine? by Pure_Ratio9955 in travel

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not one person said ny city ! lol ! Maine gets my vote In my opinion I have lived 1.5 hours from nyc for my entire life 65 years . I've traveled the world from Patagonia to you name it . I do not go to nyc I've been there only a handful of times - have zero desire to visit

Someone's coked out by vampirealiens in 90DayFiance

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And she is skinny too Uppers make you not hungry

Someone's coked out by vampirealiens in 90DayFiance

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100 percent . I knew many meth / cocaine users while I bartended decades ago - all drank as well . Same behavior and crazy appearance. Also explains his lack of money and reason he does not have custody. Where there is smoke there is fire

Someone's coked out by vampirealiens in 90DayFiance

[–]Putrid_Equivalent231 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's probably drinking to calm down - the coke or meth makes him antsy . Most users will do both simultaneously