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by tluyben2 2041 days ago
> after a "joke" went wrong

I know you wrote this between '' but how does that even happen... For one I know 0 people who would find that funny (it's more embarrassing, including for the prankster) but the move confusing thing; how did they gain access to your account? Unless the entire account was a joke?

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Not all devices have DNA authentication on wake yet, some people still use those old "desktop" computers with browsers logged in to their online accounts via cookies, which anyone could use if found unlocked.