Free and bargain romance ebooks + Discussion October 2013

[AnemicOak]

Originally Posted by ScalyFreak

So presumably my account wasn't affected. That's reassuring, sort of. They shouldn't have let their servers get hacked in the first place.

Well, presumably, but others have tried logging in and have gotten a reset message despite not having gotten the initial email from Adobe.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Well, presumably, but others have tried logging in and have gotten a reset message despite not having gotten the initial email from Adobe.

I was one of them who only got the email when I tried to log in to Adobe's site.

I also gave some tips on keeping yourself safe in the thread. Just basic things every internet user should know but I know not everyone does.

[ScalyFreak]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I was one of them who only got the email when I tried to log in to Adobe's site.

I also gave some tips on keeping yourself safe in the thread. Just basic things every internet user should know but I know not everyone does.

What's depressing is that a lot of people who know, still can't be bothered to do the things you suggested. And I agree that they are basic, in fact more than basic, they should be blindingly obvious to anyone who spends a lot of time online.

Everyone does online banking these days, and everyone I know who does, is also constantly complaining about how many different passwords and keys and verifications their bank requires every time they try to log in. Everyone except those of us who know how easy it is to steal an identity, that is.

I wrote this a few years ago. While old and geared towards PC gaming, it still applies in full, to any form of online account out there.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by ScalyFreak

What's depressing is that a lot of people who know, still can't be bothered to do the things you suggested. And I agree that they are basic, in fact more than basic, they should be blindingly obvious to anyone who spends a lot of time online.

Everyone does online banking these days, and everyone I know who does, is also constantly complaining about how many different passwords and keys and verifications their bank requires every time they try to log in. Everyone except those of us who know how easy it is to steal an identity, that is.

I wrote this a few years ago. While old and geared towards PC gaming, it still applies in full, to any form of online account out there.

Some banks are still in the stone age and using security question and passwords that only allow numbers and letters and can be no longer than 8 characters.

The truth is the Security questions needs to go away. Period. It's too much a vulnerability. Two step verification is the better way to go. In the past month I have seen several people hacked due to their security question. Thanks to social media sites it's so easy to figure out the answers to them. What good is a strong password if they can answer your security question to get access to your account?

Then you have problems like Adobe where hackers just by passed it everything so you have to different profiles for every site.

Don't use the same email for everything. Keep your Amazon, Paypal and Bank accounts away from the other sites you shop on. Don't use that email for anything else online.

I do mine it by priority.

I have email for Bills, Bank and Personal stuff
I have email for Amazon
I have a email for Shopping sites
I have a email for Facebook
I have a email for book related stuff.
I have a spam email for junk sites
You get the idea.

[ScalyFreak]

Originally Posted by Blossom

The truth is the Security questions needs to go away. Period. It's too much a vulnerability.

I disagree. They just need to get smarter. Instead of asking for obvious things that the average clueless user would cheerfully share on Facebook or Twitter (like their favorite sports team or their favorite color), they just need to ask for more obscure things. What is your paternal grandfather's middle name? What was your first pet's name? What was the first name of your first school teacher? What is your mother's favorite food?

And so on...

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by ScalyFreak

I disagree. They just need to get smarter. Instead of asking for obvious things that the average clueless user would cheerfully share on Facebook or Twitter (like their favorite sports team or their favorite color), they just need to ask for more obscure things. What is your paternal grandfather's middle name? What was your first pet's name? What was the first name of your first school teacher? What is your mother's favorite food?

And so on...

They already ask questions like that. They are still easy to hack. I think this is due to large data mining. If you never Google yourself you might be shock what info is out there that you never even posted on social media or publicly.

I think it's best just to make up an answer unrelated to the question for best possible security if you have use that feature. Google did away with it because they realize it was how people were hacking in. I hope other sites follow.

[ScalyFreak]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I think it's best just to make up an answer unrelated to the question for best possible security if you have use that feature.

Well, yes.

And I have googled myself, and if my own google results are typical, then there may be some exaggerated paranoia out there. Yes, my paternal grandfather's middle name can be discovered via google. But it takes time, and considerable effort... and only someone with a serious personal grudge would be willing to spend either.

The secret to not having your identity stolen in today's internet-world: Make sure it requires actual effort to do it, and they WILL move on to an easier target.

[NixLapi]

Originally Posted by Blue2u

Thoughtless still not grabbing you? I don't know what to tell you, how far in are you page or chapter-wise?

I'm only on page 90, but keep setting it down and picking up (and finishing) others. lol Ah well, I'll chip away at it... mostly it's the writing style I'm just not enjoying. And now that I can't coupon the next two books I'm in no rush anyway!

[Tattncat]

Originally Posted by laurla

Blue2u (or any of our Rockstar/NA fans out there...) - Did you see this?

Rockstar Romance Boxed Set (12 Book Bundle New Adult BBW)

Yep, picked it up last night.

[Loosheesh]

Originally Posted by apesmom

Now you've done it! This is about to become the most expensive book I've bought in 2 years. Halfway through the sample and I'm hooked.

I'm hooked as well! I've been buying the Thea Harrison Elder Races books at $7.99 for a couple of years now, so you're about due for an 'expensive' book

[Blue2u]

Originally Posted by Britomart

This is not about bargain ebooks, but just to say that I'm not mostly gone from this forum because I don't like it any longer - no way!- , but because I have a new boss and quite a bit of my work is being restructured. It's a good process, if rather challenging at times, and I am happy with the situation. It's just that it eats up time without end.

And next to no time on the computer (except for work) equals very little time to browse mobileread, even less to write actual posts or look up bargains. Sorry! I hope I will be able to be more active again in a few months' time.

Just wanted to say hello to everyone and let you know!

Hello back! Glad to hear that at least you are enjoying the restructuring. Hope in between you are finding some time for yourself, and to read of course.

[Blue2u]

Originally Posted by NixLapi

I'm only on page 90, but keep setting it down and picking up (and finishing) others. lol Ah well, I'll chip away at it... mostly it's the writing style I'm just not enjoying. And now that I can't coupon the next two books I'm in no rush anyway!

Hmmm, well, I would say that if you're not hooked after chapter 7, then, well, maybe it's just not for you. I hate trying to decide if I'm into a book or not, and I usually try to give it a good go but sometimes it just doesn't work. I still would love to know what you think of it if you make it past that.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Britomart

This is not about bargain ebooks, but just to say that I'm not mostly gone from this forum because I don't like it any longer - no way!- , but because I have a new boss and quite a bit of my work is being restructured. It's a good process, if rather challenging at times, and I am happy with the situation. It's just that it eats up time without end.

And next to no time on the computer (except for work) equals very little time to browse mobileread, even less to write actual posts or look up bargains. Sorry! I hope I will be able to be more active again in a few months' time.

Just wanted to say hello to everyone and let you know!

Hey you, You are missed! I hope at least you have time read some books! More work means more money right which means more books so it's all good. You've earn your lurkers badge so no worries. Take what time you need and take care of you!

[Blossom]

Free @ Amazon

Savage Destiny by Phoebe Conn
(The Hearts of Liberty Series, Book 1)
Previously Titled: Beloved
Zebra 1994
Note: I almost bought this but so glad I waited!

Delilah's Weakness by Kathleen Creighton
Loveswept title 1986

Grave Consequences by Lisa T. Bergren
(Grand Tour Series 02)
Historical Inspirational Romance

A Night of Forever, A Novella by Lori Brighton
(The Night Series)

Aphrodite's Kiss by Julie Kenner
(Protectors (Superhero Series))

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Not good it's only Monday and I already bought a whole new series.