Is this for real?

[podyx]

Bitstamp is telling me my password is too old(I consider my password very safe, so do i really need to change it?? randomized with a couple big letters) and I need 2FA

What happens if I lose my phone?? Is the authentication key that they give me enough then?

The secret code you were shown when you enabled 2FA can be used to restore it on a different device if you lose your phone. Make sure you store this code in a secure location as backup.

alright thanks, but the email that i use on google authenticator, does it matter anything?

I never use that email and probably don't even know the password

No, the email you've registered your phone with has nothing to do with the Google Authenticator app.

Thanks 

[ibminer]

----
phish·ing
ˈfiSHiNG/
noun
1.
the activity of defrauding an online account holder of financial information by posing as a legitimate company.
----


It really isn't related to your machine being compromised at all, its related to someone trying to steal your information by 'fishing' for it... usually in the form of a fake look-alike website that is designed to take your information.

is it a little odd they attribute this to system stability issues and refer people to a computer expert?

... and how are they selecting the accounts that are deemed potentially 'compromised'?

If phishing emails are the issue... I can understand them stopping withdrawals to protect accounts from losing BTC, but not one mention in this message about changing your password?

Made up excuse to try and protect (or maybe hurt?) the value of BTC?
 

[roslinpl]

i get this email too they r hiding they are going bankrupt

Wow!

Indeed. What a news indeed.

[sgbett]

i get this email too they r hiding they are going bankrupt

I don't even.

[roslinpl]

i get this email too they r hiding they are going bankrupt

I don't even.

You don't even what?

[sgbett]

i get this email too they r hiding they are going bankrupt

I don't even.

You don't even what?

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/what-is-this-i-dont-even

[roslinpl]

i get this email too they r hiding they are going bankrupt

I don't even.

You don't even what?

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/what-is-this-i-dont-even

ehh... those memes...

[btbrae]

I got one of these. Seems legit.

[zeroday]

Don't panic.
Just reply and tell them that you are fine and ask to activate your withdrawals. It works.

[roslinpl]

Don't panic.
Just reply and tell them that you are fine and ask to activate your withdrawals. It works.

It is legit and sure it will work. Nice from their side that they did send an email and safe your accounts by disabling withdraws
+1 for them