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    helo (OP)
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    June 20, 2011, 03:19:56 PM
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    Not surprised at all if it is the case. Just look at their javascript and you know that this was hacked together rather quickly... Below an email that I have received over the weekend, obviously because I have an account at MtGox and it was compromised

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    Dear Sir or Madam,

    A few hours ago the Bitcoin trading website Mt Gox has been hacked.
    Malicious individuals have been able to obtain a database containing
    usernames, email address and encrypted passwords. This information has been
    posted publicly on the internet.

    As a Bitcoin supporter I'm now sending a message to every email address
    contained in the hacked database. This is to warn you that your username,
    email address and password have been leaked. I therefore strongly advice you
    to change your passwords. If you have used the same password on different
    websites it's highly recommended to change your password on all of your
    accounts!

    For a more secure alternative to Mt Gox, the community appears to be moving
    to TradeHill. So this is no reason to lose faith in Bitcoin itself. It must
    be seen as a warning that not every website can be trusted with your data
    however! Their link is http://www.tradehill.com/?r=TH-R15683 (Note: You can
    remove the Referral Code when registering if you want!) This is certainly
    not the only website where you can exchange Bitcoins, also check out
    http://www.thebitcoinlist.com/dp_bitcoin/bitcoin-exchange/


    Sincerely,

    A Bitcoin supporter
    1CWSjov2N7ix41bZ8bJfHXkdLLbkUsG9Y7

    XXXXXXXX@XXXXXXXXXXXX.XXX
    XXXXXXXXX


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