Curse

SerenitySilverstar · May 14, 2008, 11:59 PM // 23:59

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Originally Posted by IrishCB

Just seems odd that its a % of guru members that are getting hacked

I don't know how many other GW forums are out there, they could be talking about it there too.

However, Guru is billed as an Official Fan Site. I'd imagine the majority of english speaking players come here. Logically, we have the biggest discussion base.

Like I'd said before, just because it's the Drama Du Jour, doesn't mean it's any worse than any other time.

Neo Nugget · May 15, 2008, 12:01 AM // 00:01

Your R6 is an account wide emote, so you should still have that on the bright side of things.

ectos taste nasty · May 15, 2008, 12:07 AM // 00:07

I'm sorry,but thats so sucky its funny.

Goodluck though :/

Malice Black · May 15, 2008, 12:18 AM // 00:18

I'm glad I quit.

It's a shame about your stuff. I wouldn't restart either if someone had hit me.

Aera Lure · May 15, 2008, 02:40 AM // 02:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowerpoke

worst part is, you wont get any of it back, character or items. anet have no safety nets inplace for this sort of thing

They should.

o m g pizowned · May 15, 2008, 05:04 AM // 05:04

rammas first post in like 8 months....

Pleikki · May 15, 2008, 06:20 AM // 06:20

mm many accounts hacked lately.. Im sorry for you. today im back on gw 2 weeks break. lets see am i hacked

Chestnut · May 15, 2008, 06:44 AM // 06:44

Please lock this thread....

Its a breeding ground for trolls.

Edge Martinez · May 15, 2008, 10:02 AM // 10:02

Another one? Geez. I feel like one of the kids on Elm Street. 1, 2, Freddy's coming for you... Don't fall asleep!

At least your guild will help ya out and isn't one of the Costco mentality faction farming ones.

zwei2stein · May 15, 2008, 10:13 AM // 10:13

This is getting scary.

dunky_g · May 15, 2008, 10:15 AM // 10:15

Happy Birthday.

Proff · May 15, 2008, 10:53 AM // 10:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramma77

my rank 6 emote

At least you still have the emote ;P

jsshah1 · May 15, 2008, 11:16 AM // 11:16

It may seem a bit harsh, but the easiest way to prove that he did get hacked would be to take a screenshot of his character selection screen and then a screen shot of the character in kamadan or wherever with his /rank followed by /age to show it is a new char..

Cebe · May 15, 2008, 11:20 AM // 11:20

Could always try going to the police.

lol.

Tatile · May 15, 2008, 11:28 AM // 11:28

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Originally Posted by Celestial Beaver

Could always try going to the police.

'Sorry, hacking cases don't fall within government mandated guidelines for our arrest targets. If you have an easier case, please call back later. We're currently chasing an old man in a wheel chair for not paying his Council Tax on time.'

Not going to happen, ever. Or, if you prefer, highly unlikely that the police will do anything. It's too hard.

Fril Estelin · May 15, 2008, 11:43 AM // 11:43

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Originally Posted by Tatile

'Sorry, hacking cases don't fall within government mandated guidelines for our arrest targets. If you have an easier case, please call back later. We're currently chasing an old man in a wheel chair for not paying his Council Tax on time.'

Not going to happen, ever. Or, if you prefer, highly unlikely that the police will do anything. It's too hard.

Each western country actually has a cyber-police, which is in the USA a department of the DHS linked with the FBI and NSA, in UK the big police authorities have a cyber-crime department and the Computer Crime Unit, and France has the SEFTI and OCLCTIC (to mention the ones I know of, Germany is also very strong on cybercrime). See the interpol workshop:
http://www.interpol.int/Public/Techn...es/Default.asp

Don't believe that reporting these events may not have consequences, there are many documented cases where this kind of hacks have lead to conviction of hackers. Especially in the USA.

P.S.: also read this.

Tatile · May 15, 2008, 11:45 AM // 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fril Estelin

Don't believe that reporting these events may not have consequences, there are many documented cases where this kind of hacks have lead to conviction of hackers. Especially in the USA.

I realise that, it's just that Government targets have changed how street crimes are treated. I'm just using hyperbole to express my opinion that it's going to be seen as a 'lesser' crime compared to other cyber crimes, like PayPal account hacking.

Fril Estelin · May 15, 2008, 12:21 PM // 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatile

I realise that, it's just that Government targets have changed how street crimes are treated. I'm just using hyperbole to express my opinion that it's going to be seen as a 'lesser' crime compared to other cyber crimes, like PayPal account hacking.

You're completely right, but year ago paypal was see, as ebay, as a very minor and small thing. It changed when the bad guys started winning big money and people noticed and took action.

But this is changing for MMOS, and it'll continue to change. Each and every reporting will contribute to that. And when we make MMO companies aware of the feeling (which is often more accute than the real thread, but still you can't disregard it if you want to make a business out of this), hopefully something good will come out of this.

RMT and hacking are the parasites of these games and lead to ruining our fun.

Riot Narita · May 15, 2008, 01:09 PM // 13:09

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Originally Posted by kooomar

So, they come to guru where everyone holds their hand and they coax everyone to sit in a little circle of tears. Its just silly, and a waste of time.

I don't consider it "silly" or a "waste of time". Although nobody here can help, people who report their stolen accounts here give the rest of us an idea of the scale of the problem, whether there IS a problem, and raises security awareness of those who have rubbish passwords, dodgy practices etc. I personally don't want to see people stop telling us their experiences just because a few unsympathetic posters on here attack them.

A-Net staff do occasionally read these forums, and if they see there is a problem, or even just that we perceive there is a problem... they might, just *might* be more inclined to improve things and reassure us.

eg. give us the option to prevent a character being deleted. Extra stuff like that would give us peace of mind. Anyone who doesn't want that, or doesn't see the need - it doesn't hurt them, they wouldn't have to use it. The rest of us would feel much happier.

Nightmares Hammer · May 15, 2008, 01:44 PM // 13:44

Downloaded any "programs" lately?

How much do you "trust" your Guildies...?