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01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111 Everyone

This is hello in binary code.  You’re probably asking yourself why is this person (nutjob?) writing in binary code, well here is the story:  A couple of weeks ago my personal email account was hacked, and I like any good (lazy) person kept all of my original emails that I received when I opened a bank account, an eBay account, a PayPal account, my work email password and MEDs access codes (this is especially bad since this code gives me access to the states’ information servers), my CSUSB passwords and even my Hostmonster account password, this person now had all my private information.  I wasn’t too worried until I realized that she also had the code to my Pokemon character, now I was really worried, she could derail countless hours of work in building up my character; I had no choice I jumped to action.  Now I know that all of you are probably thinking “poor thing” (or she’s not very bright is she?) but I can assure you the situation is (mostly) under control, it only took me a couple of weeks, a small amount of money and my sanity but things are almost back to normal.

So now your thinking “okay what is the point to this story?”  It is this, binary code is what most computers use to run its various programs including hacking software, it is also what the FBI’s computers use to find these hackers.  I did do a little investigating on my own, I was able to find the persons IP address and I tracked it back to a host company that keeps their information confidential, I (actually a very computer literate and expensive friend) was able to track down a name and address of this individual in Texas, most likely the name was made up but the address is a home in Texas (verified using Zillow).  I of course sent a massive email to everyone about this situation and gave the authorities the information I had gathered, eventually.

So rest assured, my Pokemon character is again fully under my control.

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One Response

  1. Chris Fisher says:

    That is horrible. It is scary how much info we save on our email. At least you get the satisfaction that you can get them. It still sucks.

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