FAYCSB t1_iyk5rf8 wrote on December 2, 2022 at 12:10 AM

What about those of us with postoffice.uri.edu?

TheOldestMillenial1 t1_iyka6hj wrote on December 2, 2022 at 12:44 AM

I had a postoffice.uri.edu email too. When I was there in the late 90's, they registered your username with last 4 of your SSN and your SSN was also your student ID #. It was clearly visible on your ID. 🤦🏻‍♀️

FAYCSB t1_iykbzue wrote on December 2, 2022 at 12:58 AM

I think the switch to mail.uri.edu was when I was there, and when they moved away from your SSN being your ID, around 2003.

monkysandtools t1_iykb8vm wrote on December 2, 2022 at 12:52 AM

Oh geez, that's a poor security approach. Those of us born before 2011, its essentially 10^4 unique digits and not 10^9

monkysandtools t1_iyk5z1s wrote on December 2, 2022 at 12:11 AM

not sure about that domain. All I know is, my uri email was registered circa 2006

maybebullshitmaybe t1_iyk9ti0 wrote on December 2, 2022 at 12:41 AM

Me2. Though I feel like if there's anything in there I have no clue what it is, so they can go ahead and delete it. But I'm sure there's people out there who have stuff they want. But mine's a 16 year old email. I forgot all about it and assumed it was already gone tbh. I wouldn't have known about this notice if you hadn't posted this. I bet someone will be greatful tho. Good tip.