| Due to increasing attacks on MAL's servers and security, we've had no choice but to revert the removal of cookie IP restriction (last week we removed IP addresses attached to cookies.) We're well aware that this causes many issues for users outside of the U.S. and please rest assured we're actively looking at newer and better techniques to combat growing and future security concerns. I don't have an ETA yet on when we can be back to MAL without IP restriction, but we're diligently working on an alternative login system. Sorry for the inconvenience everyone. |
| For users from Singapore, this has proven to be a temporary solution: mikhailn said: 1. in Google Chrome -> Settings -> Show Advanced Settings -> Change Proxy Settings 2. LAN Settings -> tick Use Proxy Server for your LAN 3. Address: proxy.singnet.com.sg Port: 8080 Other users who cannot stay logged in for more than a few page loads are recommended to use a static proxy. If you cannot login at all, try clearing your cookies. If this still doesn't work, try unchecking the "Keep me logged in" button. It seems (especially with Chrome) this is a problem. |
KinetaJun 19, 2013 2:27 AM
| For people having trouble to login, removing your cookies from your browser would be a good idea too. |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
| On Chrome it gave me some login issues after I closed the browser, but no problems on Firefox so far. (Holland, Europe) |
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Lainfan said: On Chrome it gave me some login issues after I closed the browser, but no problems on Firefox so far. (Holland, Europe) This, i have problem too with chrome. |
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| Use https for more security? The overhead is increased a lot, but the information is protected. The whole session being https will protect cookies too, which is recommended since sensitive information is on cookies. OTP cookies and hashed cookies are other alternatives. If those solutions don't work maybe use digital certificates with PKI? Just throwing ideas out haha. |
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| Don't have a problem with firefox. |
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| Kind of annoying getting logged out all the time but I'll deal with it~ |
| What I want to know is why would someone even bother attacking MAL. Granted better security measures are always a good thing, but why would someone waste their time attacking this site? |
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ueda said: Kind of annoying getting logged out all the time but I'll deal with it~ no shit buddy, dont think you have a choice. ( I apologize sounding rude. your comment just came off sounding very condescending to me.) ANYWAYS, I thought this problem was just fixed? On this thread which was just locked http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=529228&show=720, 2 days ago was posted it was fixed. Or is this something new? Edit: Nvm, I see the usage of the word "revert." Im guessing the change was reverted then? |
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| It's not that much of a issue, I'm more than happy to deal with removing cookies before log-ins as long as MAL is safe~c: |
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Diablofan said: What I want to know is why would someone even bother attacking MAL. Granted better security measures are always a good thing, but why would someone waste their time attacking this site? maybe so MAL get MAssive lag (IFKWIM) |
| You guys say it's a problem for people outside of the US... but I think it's also a problem for within the US unless you guys think that Hawaii IP is outside the US... but it's driving me nuts! I've cleared out my cookies twice, and then I have to re-log into everything -_-... (Is this just a Chrome thing, or with other browsers too?) |
| Until now I've actually had close to no problems. The only thing I noticed was that in my hometown I keep getting logged out, while in my current city at the other side of the country I stay logged in all the time. I don't know what that means, however I thought the information could come in handy for the people working on this problem. :) (I live in the Netherlands btw.) |
| ο well this explains a lot but it seems ok for me now , thanks for your hard work :) |
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| oohhh thats why I always get logged out with chrome.... well wish to get it fixed as soon as possible. :) |
| Tch. |
| MAL user from Philippines here. I think it's good that I am not (I think) affected with this problem ._. |
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| hmm the only problems i have is when i close Safari and relaunch it, it asked me to log back in...everytime. But i'm kinda use to it now because it's being doing this to me for more than 7months. Besides that...no problems here (Perth, Australia) |
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| I have to login once again whenever I closes my Firefox browser, even though I ticked the 'remember me' NB: I am from Indonesia |
| Nothing changed for me, I always used chrome and had to log in whenever I visited MAL and since it's still like this, I don't really see changes. (Germany, Europe) |
| So you say you're under a curse? So what? So's the whole damn world. - Jigo |
Eternia said: I have to login once again whenever I closes my Firefox browser, even though I ticked the 'remember me' NB: I am from Indonesia Same country and province. Same browser too. Maybe it's just your connection? I used broadband and dial-up connections, and hardly getting logged out when i'm using dial-up |
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| hehe. No problems in China.(thank god) |
| Memories may fade, but that doesn't mean there isn't any point in making them. |
| I have the same problem with my laptop, using wireless connection, but I hope you fix it soon PS. does this problem have anything to do with the Time (days) not updating? Mine hasn't been working for about a week now |
| Do you think this is a motherfucking game? |
| Nooooo!!! And it was so nice for like a week... At least there is MALUpdater. |
| Cloudflare. Nuff said. |
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Yoshiteru said: Eternia said: I have to login once again whenever I closes my Firefox browser, even though I ticked the 'Remember Me' NB: I am from Indonesia Same country and province. Same browser too. Maybe it's just your connection? I used broadband and dial-up connections, and hardly getting logged out when i'm using dial-up Different province. :-) I dunno. Today I have tried Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Internet Explorer, and it's all the same. I was logged out automatically whenever I closed all MAL's page, as if MAL hates me or something. For provider, I have tried Speedy, Telkomsel, and Tri. I haven't tried XL yet. |
| It's annoying , but that's about it, no dealbreaker. Keep up the good work. :) |
| My problem isn't the login issues, its random bans i've been receiving these past few days. It tends to be around 2 hours maximum in length and only in the evenings (PST). |
MaoraJun 13, 2013 2:38 PM
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| Poland, firefox. It was ok for a few days but now the problem returned :( |
| New profile design sucks. |
| I'm in the US and this problem is occurring about once a day for me. Just pointing that out. |
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okkyblight said: Lainfan said: On Chrome it gave me some login issues after I closed the browser, but no problems on Firefox so far. (Holland, Europe) This, i have problem too with chrome. Same, and I'm in the States. Tried clearing everything, still having issues daily. |
| United States, Chrome. Having to login daily. |
| "You watch too much." "I don't watch enough."  |
| MAL user from the PH here. So far, I've not encountered this problem on my IE browser, but the fact that MAL is under these kinds of cyber-attacks is still bothersome... |
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| Not that big of a problem. Chrome is helpful. |
| THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!!! How on earth log-in cookies are related to stoppping attacks? Add a captcha confirmation or something... There are MILLIONS of solutions, other than this joke! I haven't seen a single website on earth that is attacked and they found solution in screwing up cookies... You're either bad programmers or very, very, VERY lazy. YOU'RE NOT SORRY IF YOU'RE NOT USING THE SITE THE WAY WE USE IT! EITHER USE IT THAT WAY FOR A WHILE AND THEN COMMENT ABOUT IT, OR FIX THIS! |
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Prequel said: THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!!! How on earth log-in cookies are related to stoppping attacks? Add a captcha confirmation or something... There are MILLIONS of solutions, other than this joke! I haven't seen a single website on earth that is attacked and they found solution in screwing up cookies... You're either bad programmers or very, very, VERY lazy. YOU'RE NOT SORRY IF YOU'RE NOT USING THE SITE THE WAY WE USE IT! EITHER USE IT THAT WAY FOR A WHILE AND THEN COMMENT ABOUT IT, OR FIX THIS! Clearly someone doesn't understand how cookies can be used to hack a website. I have done it before, it isn't hard. |
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xuezhi said: Clearly someone doesn't understand how cookies can be used to hack a website. I have done it before, it isn't hard. I repeat again, I haven't seen a SINGLE (non-retarded) website on earth that is attacked and they found solution in screwing up cookies and f***ing their members' life up. Clearly someone doesn't know sites any more than 10. |
| Open to chat about any storytelling related subject as long as it's clever and respectful. Myanimelist |
| as others have pointed out why not use HTTPS or even CLOUDFLARE service |
j0x said: as others have pointed out why not use HTTPS or even CLOUDFLARE service Yup, why not? :/ |
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Prequel said: I repeat again, I haven't seen a SINGLE (non-retarded) website on earth that is attacked and they found solution in screwing up cookies and f***ing their members' life up. Clearly someone doesn't know sites any more than 10. Ok, buddy whatever you say. I am not gonna bother getting in a heated debate with you, especially someone who says a cookie problem messes up their life. |
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Xinil said: Due to increasing attacks on MAL's servers and security, we've had no choice but to revert the removal of cookie IP restriction (last week we removed IP addresses attached to cookies.) We're well aware that this causes many issues for users outside of the U.S. and please rest assured we're actively looking at newer and better techniques to combat growing and future security concerns. I don't have an ETA yet on when we can be back to MAL without IP restriction, but we're diligently working on an alternative login system. Sorry for the inconvenience everyone. Do not worry. I know all of the staff are working hard on it. I hope MAL will get better & become the best online social networking service for anime/manga/something similar fans. |
| I like anime. |
| I recommend to use captcha. Anyways, I have problem with ff from Europe. |
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xuezhi said: Use https for more security? The overhead is increased a lot, but the information is protected. The whole session being https will protect cookies too, which is recommended since sensitive information is on cookies. OTP cookies and hashed cookies are other alternatives. If those solutions don't work maybe use digital certificates with PKI? Just throwing ideas out haha. what kind of attack exactly the server experiencing? I think https only works for attack within request packets. And I think hardly any packets within MAL contain sensitive information. By the way, mine works just fine. Conected from Indonesia and uses firefox. only got logged out once yesterday or two days ago (I forgot). |
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