Curse

Darkobra · Apr 30, 2008, 11:24 PM // 23:24

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Originally Posted by Lensor

(And yes, my account is linked to PlayNC)

If the others are, we may have found the source.

Malice Black · Apr 30, 2008, 11:28 PM // 23:28

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Originally Posted by StormDragonZ

I see your point.

Nonetheless, this hacker seems to only steal Ecto and Dyes. Apparently, someone thinks they're the only thing worth something in Guild Wars.

Ecto and dyes can't be traced, and are easier to sell then most golds.

Lady Lozza · Apr 30, 2008, 11:32 PM // 23:32

I think you will find many accounts are linked to PlayNC, they have to be to access the store.
The first instance of accounts being hacked due to NCSoft security holes was not too long after character slots became available for buying - and GW accounts became linked to PlayNC accounts. Part of the problem initially was that the email had to be the same (not sure if it still does) in order to link accounts. Brute force attacks are not that difficult. It wouldn't surprise me if with all the closing of security holes and bot crack downs that Anet have been doing that at least some RMT might turn to brute force hacking accounts for their gold supplies.

A hacker wouldn't necessarily clean an account out. And if they really are just in it for the cash, why bother wiping an account clean when they (already having a vaild account name) can come back and hack it later for more?

Foe · May 01, 2008, 12:09 AM // 00:09

NCSoft isnt exactly N.O.R.A.D, why is it so hard to believe theres a server side cracker out there. Unlikely...but far from impossible.

Malice Black · May 01, 2008, 12:13 AM // 00:13

I agree. Hacking into a big game company like NCSoft isn't going to be easy. A pro hacker isn't going to be worried about some lame ass pixels, from some computer game.

a-kyle · May 01, 2008, 12:21 AM // 00:21

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Originally Posted by enxa

Lucky for me i dont have any ectos.

or not. :|

I hope ANet support can track down your ectos through IP logs and trade logs, if such a thing exists, and return them. Or at least delete them so the hacker doesnt profit.

they most likly will track it down through trade and Iplogs

NoXiFy · May 01, 2008, 12:22 AM // 00:22

lol track down his ecto and get them back... thats funny. he's never seeing any of that stuff again.

SonofGrenth · May 01, 2008, 12:24 AM // 00:24

Big chance he won't delete your characters, so he might come back later and get some stuff you have been trying to get back.

Foe · May 01, 2008, 12:27 AM // 00:27

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Originally Posted by Malice Black

I agree. Hacking into a big game company like NCSoft isn't going to be easy. A pro hacker isn't going to be worried about some lame ass pixels, from some computer game.

those pixels can be easily monetized and your thinking hollywood. There are legions of teenagers w/ the technical abilities and motive. Its usually a human that gets "cracked" and provides the needed info anyway. Or some textmod qq i dunno, just saying dont rule it out

gone · May 01, 2008, 12:37 AM // 00:37

I was wondering why I had to submit my info for the sweepstakes a few times...only thing suspicious that i've done in a few days.

Polgara Val · May 01, 2008, 01:00 AM // 01:00

A friend of mine had everything stolen from his account or sold, deleeted, this includes about 35 + minis worth around 5 million plats, all his gold rare weapons, a collection of gree items and his rare crafting materials.

Understandably hes a bit annoyed about this hacker and lo and behold ANET has said and can do nothing about it, so yes gg Anet thus far on this.

Pol

Dylananimus · May 01, 2008, 01:15 AM // 01:15

As for the hacking...I'm wondering if there is a spate of it at the moment, or if it's always been this way? I mean...are we only just now getting people talking about it, or is it a new problem/exploit/something dodgy going on?

Malice Black · May 01, 2008, 01:20 AM // 01:20

My account is linked to the PlayNC site too. They'll have no luck with my acount though as I gave all my stuff to a guildie. Come the 20th May I won't be back.

Th Fooster · May 01, 2008, 02:49 AM // 02:49

ok i would like to pooint out third party programs.
i remember a few weeks ago, there was one in ToA forming a group to UW.
he wrote an exploit that would alow an over sized party.Meanigng if you download his little exploit you should load in a map with 8 humans and each would have 3 heros, for a party of 32/8. This kid got us all on vent, and proved that his exploit worked but mapping out and loadn in with his own extra 3 heros to make the party11/8,and then gave the link once everyone was all fascinated by how he did that.. i did not trust it so i asked question.
he chalenged us al to scan it with anti virus. and i imedialey thought... hmm key loggers arent virsues and will not show up. i asked about this and he said i would just have to "trust" him. Then was kicked from the group once i refused to download his exploit. Because he was taking the risk of exposure by doing this with pugs.. i assumed he was already operating with a stolen account, and did not report due to the fact that anet has automated bots that handle reporting issues and tehy rarley even reach human eyes, an automated response is all i have ever gotten when i reported bugs and other isssues. Anyhow this happened and i know it does not indicate that he is the thief, but ANY third party programs are risky.Anet wil not have much mercy on you if they discover a third party program used on your account prior to your theft.You will simply get banned. You and anyone else that stole your stuff.

Anyone who is clever and knowlagable to write thier own hack like that would NOT use his own account to steal with, and i would not trust anyone with a third party program not one bit!
ever! i dont care how clevr and undetectable you think some of them are.As a result i have never been hacked in 3 years of play. So DONT let anyone convice you with techno babble talk on ho its suposed to be good. The more persistent they are the more they are shady.Like the pushy salesmen that tries to manipulate your impulses.

Kamatsu · May 01, 2008, 03:20 AM // 03:20

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Aba · May 01, 2008, 05:04 AM // 05:04

I herd this guy is a mad hacker.

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krypt1200 · May 01, 2008, 05:20 AM // 05:20

Maybe I left...i mean, the hacker left your other stuff in there because he doesnt want you to be discouraged in playing the game, he wants you to farm more ectoh for him. As well, maybe hes stupid, and thought stealing little by little from you wouldnt be as obvious, but 42 ectos is quite a bit

R_Frost · May 01, 2008, 05:51 AM // 05:51

could be the thing in common is this site. 2 weeks ago going from the main website page to the forum pages all the damn pops up dumpped a bunch of trojans onto my computer. took a week of work to get them all out. they got by the internet security software i had, installed a different one, found a bunch of threats, then used 2 other programs to get rid of everything. changed my game password as soon as i got my machine cleaned up.

Age · May 01, 2008, 06:21 AM // 06:21

I have checked other Guild Wars Boards and I haven't seen any threads like this one and the one from yesterday.I have only seen it atleast the English speaking ones.

Unlucky Slayer · May 01, 2008, 06:21 AM // 06:21

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Originally Posted by R_Frost

could be the thing in common is this site. 2 weeks ago going from the main website page to the forum pages all the damn pops up dumpped a bunch of trojans onto my computer. took a week of work to get them all out. they got by the internet security software i had, installed a different one, found a bunch of threats, then used 2 other programs to get rid of everything. changed my game password as soon as i got my machine cleaned up.

If you have any information about what it was and where exactly you were looking at when your computer was infected and all that fun stuff please post it here: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10283360