You exceeded the maximum allowed number of login attempts.

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fixedwheel
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You exceeded the maximum allowed number of login attempts.

Post by fixedwheel »

annoying message when i login to the forum, first happened yesterday this is the second time:

You exceeded the maximum allowed number of login attempts. In addition to your username and password you now also have to enter the confirm code from the image you see below.

:?: whats up, robots, hax0rs?
edvard
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Re: You exceeded the maximum allowed number of login attempts.

Post by edvard »

no problem here, business as usual, no confirm code from image necessary

> whats up, robots, hax0rs?

may be
Sasquatch
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Re: You exceeded the maximum allowed number of login attempts.

Post by Sasquatch »

Since my session is saved in my browser, I have no problems with the login, as it's down automatically through the saved session. But it appears that others are trying to get into your account.
Read the Forum Posting Guide before opening a topic.
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Online User Manual: A must read if you want to know what we're talking about.
Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
Howto: Use Shared Folders on Linux Guest
See the Tutorials and FAQ section at the top of the Forum for more guides.
Try searching the forums first with Google and add the site filter for this forum.
E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org

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Re: You exceeded the maximum allowed number of login attempts.

Post by Perryg »

I leave mine up most of the day and it has happened twice in the last two days.
Sasquatch
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Re: You exceeded the maximum allowed number of login attempts.

Post by Sasquatch »

That sounds problematic.
Read the Forum Posting Guide before opening a topic.
VirtualBox FAQ: Check this before asking questions.
Online User Manual: A must read if you want to know what we're talking about.
Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
Howto: Use Shared Folders on Linux Guest
See the Tutorials and FAQ section at the top of the Forum for more guides.
Try searching the forums first with Google and add the site filter for this forum.
E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org

Retired from this Forum since OSSO introduction.
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