Curse

Savio · Oct 30, 2005, 04:54 AM // 04:54

A few days ago, someone posted a program touting to display locations of all the maps, locations of elites, etc. Later it was discovered by some gwg members that it contained a keylogger, and a few people have been hacked already. If you have downloaded it, contact Arenanet immediately at http://support.guildwars.com.

Also, change all passwords that you use. In Guild Wars, after logging in click on "Edit Account" in the lower-left hand corner. Change your email and password from there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by knigh7s

ARDAMAX IS A KEYLOGGER DO NOT DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

REMOVAL SITES

http://labs.paretologic.com/spyware.aspx?remove=Ardamax

ONLINE SCANNERS

http://housecall.trendmicro.com
http://pandasoftware.com/activescan
http://bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php
http://ravantivirus.com/scan

ONLINE TROJAN SCANNERs

http://scan.sygatetech.com/pretrojanscan.html
http://windowsecurity.com/trojanscan

ONLINE SPYWARE DETECTOR

http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/pro.../index_za.html

I'll be editing with more information as I receive it. It'd help if anyone who downloaded the program posted here.

Saridley Kronah · Oct 30, 2005, 09:11 AM // 09:11

I downloaded it and was hacked, big deal was nothing really just lost my stuff, meh anet said they cant do shit cos its my responsibility.

HOXMAN · Oct 30, 2005, 09:26 AM // 09:26

I thought Aria Closed a similar thread like this?

Shaquira · Oct 30, 2005, 11:14 AM // 11:14

Rule #1 Do NOT browse the internet (or e-mail) or use downloaded programs in the same context/operating system where you play your game.

Rule #2 Seperate the use of browsers and those programs from you game context by using either.

1. A second installation of your operating system. Note: This is not so good because you have to log out and back in to browse and you cannot play the game while browsing

AND NOW FOR THE PUNCHLINE

2. Use virtual PC software to create a virtual PC in the context where you play your game. You can use this virtual PC to run your browser and any programs you wish to use without having to fear that a virus in there will infect or spy on the context where your game is running.

RUNNING a vitual PC is easy and it's not very expensive.

Step 0 do a complete CLEAN installation of you PC just to be sure you lose all the #$%$%$# you picked up browsing and downloading before. Make sure to detach the network cable while doing so untill you are rdy to update your antivirus software and windows.

Step 1. use either VMWare, Connectix virtual PC or Microsoft virtual PC software

Step 2. Run it and install an operating system in it as normal. I advise windows 98 for size

Step 3. Allow the virtual PC to use you network card in shared mode, that way it can access the internet by itself. I.E. You could even remove all the network protocols of your normal operating system context and the virtual will still be able to access the internet. (But this is a tip for ppl running business or private applications)

From this point on NEVER install anything again in your game environment and NEVER browse the internet with it. AND DO NOT use your e-mail in here

If you have to run other prgrams badly i advise to do a multiboot install of your operating system. One for normal operation and one for games. You can use virtal PC in both for different applications

Shaquira

Larry the Hippo · Oct 30, 2005, 03:15 PM // 15:15

ya, this guy got me too. sad pathetic kid, my friend had a conversation with him(and got screen shots) of him pretty much admitting to be a hacker.

lost me 300k, and 3 times that in items =/

jonnybegood · Oct 30, 2005, 03:19 PM // 15:19

ty very much savio

TheGuildWarsPenguin · Oct 30, 2005, 05:28 PM // 17:28

Also: Ad-aware, spybot search and destroy. Google them and download.
Both are free and popular.

MaglorD · Oct 31, 2005, 02:05 AM // 02:05

Anet warned ppl not to download unknown programs, especially ones
promising obviously rediculous enhancements.

Looks like you got hit with backfire.

carnivore · Oct 31, 2005, 02:26 AM // 02:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaglorD

Anet warned ppl not to download unknown programs, especially ones
promising obviously rediculous enhancements.

Looks like you got hit with backfire.

totally agree.

no one should insult this hacker, because they got keylogged through a program that helped them cheat(in a sense) in the first place

Hakira · Oct 31, 2005, 04:11 AM // 04:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry the Hippo

ya, this guy got me too. sad pathetic kid, my friend had a conversation with him(and got screen shots) of him pretty much admitting to be a hacker.

lost me 300k, and 3 times that in items =/

So your char was hacked...no wonder, i saw your char spamming a supposed "hack" download site.

poor hippo, i sold you a rather nice sephis

MJ12trooper · Oct 31, 2005, 06:29 AM // 06:29

YES I AM HIPPO'S FRIEND

i feel really bad for anyone else that got hacked

hippo lost alot he need someone to give him about oh say......500k

HOXMAN · Oct 31, 2005, 09:40 AM // 09:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by unienaule

Nope, looks like you did. The program was an out-of-Guild Wars "map." If that's a ridiculous enhancement, they better remove the M key, Print Screen, and Paint. Read posts before you reply to them. Thank you.

The key term that is being discussed here is PROGRAM. Taking a Screenshot results in a PICTURE. The picture is HARMLESS. The Third Party Software or "PROGRAM" Add-On that Anet has numerously warned everyone about is not HARMLESS. But if you play with fire.. you will get burned. (not a flame allusion just a metaphor).

People have been warned. If they choose not to heed the warnings then they accept full responsibility of the obvious outcome.

unienaule · Oct 31, 2005, 09:41 AM // 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaglorD

Anet warned ppl not to download unknown programs, especially ones
promising obviously rediculous enhancements.

Looks like you got hit with backfire.

Nope, looks like you did. The program was an out-of-Guild Wars "map." If that's a ridiculous enhancement, they better remove the M key, Print Screen, and Paint. Read posts before you reply to them. Thank you.

Larry the Hippo · Nov 02, 2005, 03:57 AM // 03:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaglorD

Anet warned ppl not to download unknown programs, especially ones
promising obviously rediculous enhancements.

Looks like you got hit with backfire.

do you have any idea what this program even WAS?!?

it was not a cheat or enchancement, you could this information scattered through countless gw sites. all it was supposed be was a map that put all that together, i.e., collectors, elite skills, area names and that sort of thing.

HOXMAN · Nov 02, 2005, 09:30 AM // 09:30

Makes no difference what it was suppose to do.. I've got some beachfront property in arizona that i'd like to sell you. (a joke) It's an Add-on and as harmless as it's functionality seemed. the warning stands clear.

unienaule · Nov 02, 2005, 09:58 AM // 09:58

O. M. G. Hoxman. Which part of "QUIT TROLLING ITS AN ALERT TO THE OTHER GUILDWARSGURU PEOPLE WHO DOWNLOADED IT" was unclear?

You didn't download it. Why are you posting? It just doesn't make any sense.

HOXMAN · Nov 02, 2005, 10:02 AM // 10:02

I meant no harm. Truce?

Naprius · Nov 02, 2005, 10:20 AM // 10:20

so you guys are actually saying its not your own damn fault?

HOXMAN · Nov 02, 2005, 10:21 AM // 10:21

I will refrain from commenting again. Just scroll up

unienaule · Nov 02, 2005, 10:26 AM // 10:26

For the love of God. Where exactly does any part of this say it's not our fault? It Doesn't. It's an ALERT to the community. To anyone who feels like commenting in the future along these lines, yes, you're WAY smarter than anyone who downloaded it. Now, go troll somewhere else.