Can ppl hack into my GW account??? - Guild Wars Forums

Xunlai Master · Jul 18, 2006, 04:35 AM // 04:35

I've been playin GW for long time so i have lots of nice items n gold. And i'm bit worried some1 might hack into my account n steal everything.

I've never used any bot n never will. But i'm more worried bout ppl hacking into account using my IP address, etc.

Cos alot of times when i log onto this website, my GW suddenly runs super slow, like some1 is downloading info from my PC. I'm NOT accusing anyone here but if i log in n post something, mod can get my IP address.. n i find it weird that i only get this super lag AFTER i log on here..

p.s. i haven't get super lag recently, but i did get em alot couple of weeks ago, when i was sellin heaps of perfect items..

Opeth11 · Jul 18, 2006, 04:59 AM // 04:59

Using your IP address? Not likely.

Either the person has to guess your password, or plant a keylogger onto your computer through a third party program. Gold selling sites, "hack" sites, botting sites can all plant a keylogger on you.

Maybe your lag comes from lack of RAM or even spyware gotten from other sites. I honestly doubt that a moderator on this site would want to take your account, seeing that you havn't done too much on this site to be well known. Moderators wouldn't take your IP address just to hack someone, let alone pick yours for no reason.

Tark Alkerk · Jul 18, 2006, 05:05 AM // 05:05

basically just stay away from any unoffical programs such as skill calculaters and programs that require u to run them before running gw because they often can't be traced till its 2 late.
also it goes without saying but i will say it anyway,
stay away from gold sites, if u don't u run the risk of getting hacked and u will break the eula and also damage the in ecomany.

Xunlai Master · Jul 18, 2006, 05:08 AM // 05:08

Ok thanks thats good to know.

I've never been to "Gold selling sites, "hack" sites, botting sites can all plant a keylogger on you." so i should be safe i guess.

But its weird why i got lag only AFTER loggin in here, I have 1GB RAM on my PC, and I dont have any spyware on my PC. I dont go to dodgy websites that give spywares, n if i do get spyware somehow i'll remove it asap, if it something thats hard to remove i can easily quick format HDD n reinstall everything on my PC.

Opeth11 · Jul 18, 2006, 05:14 AM // 05:14

Maybe it's just a technical thing, seeing that I've never felt intense lag while running both Guild Wars and this site.

My computer is hardly a gaming PC either, low memory, low RAM, crap loads of spyware, and yet, I've never faced any problems while running both at the same time.

Maybe someone from the technical section of this forum can pop in and help >_>

Bowstring Badass · Jul 18, 2006, 05:20 AM // 05:20

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Originally Posted by Xunlai Master

I've been playin GW for long time so i have lots of nice items n gold. And i'm bit worried some1 might hack into my account n steal everything.

I've never used any bot n never will. But i'm more worried bout ppl hacking into account using my IP address, etc.

Cos alot of times when i log onto this website, my GW suddenly runs super slow, like some1 is downloading info from my PC. I'm NOT accusing anyone here but if i log in n post something, mod can get my IP address.. n i find it weird that i only get this super lag AFTER i log on here..

p.s. i haven't get super lag recently, but i did get em alot couple of weeks ago, when i was sellin heaps of perfect items..

Dude its called lag. GW servers suck huge ass and lag horribly.
And on not gettin hacked yeah dude just leave your ip the same and put a # or 2 into your password.

Opeth11 · Jul 18, 2006, 05:22 AM // 05:22

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Originally Posted by Bowstring Badass

Dude its called lag. GW servers suck huge ass and lag horribly.
And on not gettin hacked yeah dude just leave your ip the same and put a # or 2 into your password.

If you actually read his post, you would know that he only gets the lag when he logs on to this site.

Try again.

remus longblade · Jul 18, 2006, 05:23 AM // 05:23

Maybe you are running a virus check or something to that extent as abackground program?

Former Ruling · Jul 18, 2006, 06:07 AM // 06:07

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Originally Posted by Opeth11

If you actually read his post, you would know that he only gets the lag when he logs on to this site.

Try again.

Some Ads on this site can DESTROY even the fastest of connections.

Which is why I rarely havei t up with ads unblocked while I play.

tear · Jul 18, 2006, 06:10 AM // 06:10

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Originally Posted by Xunlai Master

Cos alot of times when i log onto this website, my GW suddenly runs super slow, like some1 is downloading info from my PC. I'm NOT accusing anyone here but if i log in n post something, mod can get my IP address.. n i find it weird that i only get this super lag AFTER i log on here..

Yeah and sometimes when you're eating cereal, you can just barely hear them sneaking about between your chewing but as soon as the crunching stops, they stop moving no matter how well you try to catch them - they can't be tricked, they're smart, but i'm smarter and I know they're there and sooner or later they'll strike and I'll be ready for them.

That's why I keep a rifle underneath my kitchen table for when I eat, and maybe you should keep one by your computer.

Aisius · Jul 18, 2006, 09:29 AM // 09:29

Some of the newer browsers also have anti spyware and pop up blockers this can lead to a bit of latency.

I think it'd be worth having a look into the technicians corner from the main site here, as there are alot of posts/threads that will help you reduce in game latency.

Kaguya · Jul 18, 2006, 09:35 AM // 09:35

Firefox + GIF animations visible lead to noticeable lag, atleast what I've noticed. Usually fixes it when FF is scrolled so that no gif animations are visible.

Might be similar with other browsers, as well, 'unno.

yeah_hi · Jul 18, 2006, 09:57 AM // 09:57

I notice the ads on this site slowing things down a fair bit from time to time. I use FF.

Of course it is also a good idea to not use the same password (or email address I guess) for GW as you do on forums/community websites - in case they are compromised.

Jul 18, 2006, 04:35 AM // 04:35	#1
Xunlai Master Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Serenity Temple Profession: W/	Can ppl hack into my GW account??? I've been playin GW for long time so i have lots of nice items n gold. And i'm bit worried some1 might hack into my account n steal everything. I've never used any bot n never will. But i'm more worried bout ppl hacking into account using my IP address, etc. Cos alot of times when i log onto this website, my GW suddenly runs super slow, like some1 is downloading info from my PC. I'm NOT accusing anyone here but if i log in n post something, mod can get my IP address.. n i find it weird that i only get this super lag AFTER i log on here.. p.s. i haven't get super lag recently, but i did get em alot couple of weeks ago, when i was sellin heaps of perfect items.. Last edited by Xunlai Master; Jul 18, 2006 at 04:40 AM // 04:40..

Jul 18, 2006, 04:59 AM // 04:59	#2
Opeth11 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Kanada Guild: Demon of the Fall [Opet] Profession: Mo/Me	Using your IP address? Not likely. Either the person has to guess your password, or plant a keylogger onto your computer through a third party program. Gold selling sites, "hack" sites, botting sites can all plant a keylogger on you. Maybe your lag comes from lack of RAM or even spyware gotten from other sites. I honestly doubt that a moderator on this site would want to take your account, seeing that you havn't done too much on this site to be well known. Moderators wouldn't take your IP address just to hack someone, let alone pick yours for no reason.

Jul 18, 2006, 05:05 AM // 05:05	#3
Tark Alkerk Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In a Black Hole Guild: less Profession: E/	basically just stay away from any unoffical programs such as skill calculaters and programs that require u to run them before running gw because they often can't be traced till its 2 late. also it goes without saying but i will say it anyway, stay away from gold sites, if u don't u run the risk of getting hacked and u will break the eula and also damage the in ecomany.

Jul 18, 2006, 05:08 AM // 05:08	#4
Xunlai Master Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Serenity Temple Profession: W/	Ok thanks thats good to know. I've never been to "Gold selling sites, "hack" sites, botting sites can all plant a keylogger on you." so i should be safe i guess. But its weird why i got lag only AFTER loggin in here, I have 1GB RAM on my PC, and I dont have any spyware on my PC. I dont go to dodgy websites that give spywares, n if i do get spyware somehow i'll remove it asap, if it something thats hard to remove i can easily quick format HDD n reinstall everything on my PC.

Jul 18, 2006, 05:14 AM // 05:14	#5
Opeth11 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Kanada Guild: Demon of the Fall [Opet] Profession: Mo/Me	Maybe it's just a technical thing, seeing that I've never felt intense lag while running both Guild Wars and this site. My computer is hardly a gaming PC either, low memory, low RAM, crap loads of spyware, and yet, I've never faced any problems while running both at the same time. Maybe someone from the technical section of this forum can pop in and help >_>

Jul 18, 2006, 05:23 AM // 05:23	#8
remus longblade Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere, deep underground. Like Osama. Guild: Illustrious Chromatic Engimas [ICE] Profession: W/Mo	Maybe you are running a virus check or something to that extent as abackground program?

Jul 18, 2006, 09:29 AM // 09:29	#11
Aisius Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne , Australia Guild: Crazy Clan[CRAZ] Profession: W/	Some of the newer browsers also have anti spyware and pop up blockers this can lead to a bit of latency. I think it'd be worth having a look into the technicians corner from the main site here, as there are alot of posts/threads that will help you reduce in game latency.

Jul 18, 2006, 09:35 AM // 09:35	#12
Kaguya Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Moon Profession: Mo/	Firefox + GIF animations visible lead to noticeable lag, atleast what I've noticed. Usually fixes it when FF is scrolled so that no gif animations are visible. Might be similar with other browsers, as well, 'unno.

Jul 18, 2006, 09:57 AM // 09:57	#13
yeah_hi Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK	I notice the ads on this site slowing things down a fair bit from time to time. I use FF. Of course it is also a good idea to not use the same password (or email address I guess) for GW as you do on forums/community websites - in case they are compromised.