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Username used for posts is a security vulnerability

I think its a bad idea using the Garmin username as the posters name on the forum instead of the Garmin display name or some other configurable name for postings. Using the users username or even worse the users email address gives hackers an attack vector into your Garmin account. I have tried to find a way to change this but other than creating another account just for posting there does not seem to be a way to change what is used as my posting name on the forums.

This may not be the best place to post this so suggestion welcome. Also if I have missed something and there is a way to configure my posting name then please let me know.

Most other forums allow you to do this and I think this is an important security flaw in the Garmin system.

This might seem a bit paranoid but given that a hacker gaining access to your account can track your movements, work out your training schedule and potentially locate your home I think its pretty serious.