xh3b4sd Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Hello folks, I just noticed a super annoying/worrying behaviour when logging into Gatehub. Check the attachment. I get an email and have to confirm the link I received. The first time this was ok. Now I see it every time I log in. Is this on purpose? Is there a bug? Is this a phishing mechanism from an attacker? On my end all looks good but I am still worried. Please provide some information and background. All the best, Tim. enej and Parabellum 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eik Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Same here. @enej? Parabellum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Gatehub does whenever a 'new device' is used. If a browser is refreshed or if your using a privacy focused (history deleted every time a browser shuts down such as Firefox) you will get this. Its a intended security feature BBS and Parabellum 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nik Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I get the same message every now and then and I am fine with it. Safety first! BBS, Parabellum and vickyhunter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrypto215 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Definitely a safety net I believe. I don't mind the added security. I have everything 2FA as well, which is also a pain in the a** but worth it. BBS and Parabellum 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I have the same issue, seems like it is quite common reading the comments here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corak Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Getting the same thing. Somewhat annoying. I added 2FA thinking it might solve this problem but no. Now I have to use my password, authenticator and exchange emails for every single login attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xh3b4sd Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 The thing is that this behaviour is new since 1-2 days. Before I just used my password and MFA. When this is a feature, it would have been cool to know about its activation so users do not get confused. I like the additional security step. It is only the information/communication part that is then missing for me personally. Hodor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xh3b4sd Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 And yeah, I did not do anything special to my machine or browser. As I perceive it it is only that the behaviour on the Gatehub side changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteralist Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Think of it as a positive. If they get your phone and password, they still have to hack your email.(unless they steal your computer too but then you kinda have it coming) That will at least buy you some time to shut it down. cap and Hodor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazza Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 yeah good spot xh3b4sd, I have started noticing this is happening on my existing devices on the same ip address. Previously this used to only pop up on any device using a new ip address, existing or not (which I can confirm was not have it was behaving 3+ days ago). Don't have any answers just can confirm your observation. Maybe an email to their support will help or @enej can explain. I've seen him on here a number of times. Keep safe and keep looking at those patterns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cap Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I agree with Veteralist. It's not like it takes any time/effort to click on an email and adds extra security. Veteralist and BBS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNFlinch Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I wholeheartedly support @enej and the additional security feature. Actually, I'm kinda thrilled about it. Hodor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 It has been this way for a long time now. Nothing new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiredless1 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I agree that this is a bother. Still, sometimes a bother is a good thing. Today's VPN isn't yesterdays; tunneling changes; attacks morph; theft isn't immediate. This layer of gate-keeping isn't convenient but until the internets become cold wallet ecosystems (an oxymoron, it seems), I sigh and say it's worth the extra step. Too many "experts in the field" still get compromised by better experts in the ether. Besides, if this layer keeps the lazy away, good for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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