I have been asked numerous times about how to fix this, and both Jason, KC5HWB, and Michael, KB9VBR, have presentations on the step-by-step instructions on how to get you back up and running. Hotspot security is now a requirement on BM master servers 3101, 3102, and 3103.
Our friends up north have also created a great video about the new Brandmeister password settings that are now required.
I hope this helps clear up some of the recent confusion that has occurred regarding the Brandmeister connections lately.
-Chris, KD5HIY