Change Password After 34 Years and a Season?!

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A user received a message prompting them to change their password after 34 years, which sparked confusion about its legitimacy. Another user clarified that the timestamp issue relates to Unix systems, which count time from January 1, 1970, suggesting a technical glitch. Despite the initial concern, users expressed that it was not a significant issue, with one even changing their password back to the original. The discussion highlights a common technical quirk rather than a serious security threat. Overall, the situation appears to be resolved without major implications.
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That is 34 years and a season.. I got this message which told me to change my password because of that.. legit? :confused:
 
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You sure don't look 34!

I got it too, actually.
 
Well, 1970 was 34 years ago, and Unix systems store their time in seconds since midnight on Jan 1, 1970. Sounds like a time variable related to the password was initialized to zero for you guys, somehow.

I don't know enough about that part of vB to speculate exactly why it happened, but I wouldn't lose much sleep over it. :smile:

- Warren
 
I got it too.

I changed my password, and then changed it right back.
 
Monique,

hi there , could you explain your question again , what os , what technology
etc so we can help you in better way

Rahul
 
Rahul,

It's no longer a problem.

- Warren
 
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