» Authenticator Hacked By Trojan |
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Feb 28, 2010 - 10:16 AM - by Greyfoo
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Blue post, i figured this is newsworthy. (as seen on http://www.mmo-champion.com/)
When I heard somebody mention a new virus that 'seems to be the first Trojan capable of hacking a WoW account protected by an authenticator', I guessed exactly what it was - a keylogger of the Authenticator code-entry box.
I'm sure Dances would have something really awesome to say here, but ahead of him (or the rest of you clever clocks types), I would imagine that Blizz will probably close this loophole soon, if it can be done at all (non-typed data feed ftw, Blizz, ring me)
In the meantime, be careful if you play WoW anywhere other than your trusted own computer, and er, run an Anti-Virus thingy.
Also, boobs.
Grey
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From MMO Champ:
Trojan succesfully hacks Authenticator Protected Accounts
A new virus spawned on the internet a few days ago and seems to be the first trojan capable of hacking a WoW account protected by an Authenticator. It was confirmed by Blizzard a few hours ago.
Quote from: Kropacius (Source)
After looking into this, it has been escalated, but it is a Man in the Middle attack.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man-in-the-middle_attack
This is still perpetrated by key loggers, and no method is always 100% secure.
Basically, what the virus does is fairly simple after you're infected :
The next time you log in World of Warcraft, the game asks for your Authenticator code.
The virus intercepts it, send it to another server, and sends a wrong one to Blizzard = You get an error.
The people behind the virus now have a few seconds/minutes to use the "real" code while it's valid to change your password / empty your account / guild bank.
How to check if you're infected
Just search for a file named "emcor.dll" on your computer, it is most likely located in "C:\Users\(Your user name)\AppData\Temp" but I suggest that you check everything just to be sure. If you do find the file, delete it and make sure you update your anti-virus to prevent any further problem.
To be honest, if you found this file your account is probably already compromised.
What does it mean exactly?
Yes, you can get hacked even if you have an authenticator, the chances are MUCH lower but you're not invulnerable.
It definitely isn't an excuse to not have an authenticator. We're talking about a single virus here and the authenticator will save your ass 99% of the time.
Get a decent anti-virus, buy an authenticator, you'll be safe.
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» Blood Princes |
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Jan 21, 2010 - 1:15 AM - by Svafa
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So in keeping with the cliches of the game.
-- You didn't really stab Kael in the face and loot his corpse, no no, that was his evil twin, Rodrigo! Tempest Keep was merely a set back!
-- Anub'Arak? Nope, didn't kill him in the 5 man, that was just another generic crypt lord who thought the crown looked cool and would wear it. The REAL Anub'Arak was hanging out beneath some construction site, baked out of his fucking spidery mind apparently.
-- Nefarion? No you didn't REALLY take his head cut it off and slam it on a spike or chain it up in the city, no no, that was his brother, DONALD. That's why he's in Cataclysm.
Is it any wonder that with such villians who refuse to die, (how shitty are we as heroes to not be able to tell when something is dead or just beaten to a pulp) 3 really annoying elves are baaaaaaaack, along with Kael's infamous line.
Ironic notes of the fight:
-- I was in charge of keeping balls from breaking, instead of busting them myself. I felt so dirty I showered afterward. (People will now quit reading the rest, picture me naked and wet, and go look at porn, while also hitting reply and demanding pics)
-- Fire, WAS GOOD TO STAND IN. My brain nearly melted from this as it took about 4 years to beat in fire bad, no standy in fire, into peoples heads.
-- Gnomes are unable to duck under shadowlances, and thus will get fucked REALLY fast without ''shadowy orb thingies''. I checked with 3 rocket surgeons, 14 scientists, and a golden retriever, that's the true blue technical name for them.
-- Using Heroism at 2% left on the bosses, makes that 2% go REALLY fast.
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» So like |
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Jan 10, 2010 - 4:56 AM - by Svafa
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normally I'd have something to rant about, or make fun of, or at least something snazzy to say, and usually pretty pictures to go with it since I know most have the attention span of cheese, but I've got nothing.
I mean fuck, this guy is just like fighting a target dummy, who happens to hit back, really really hard. I mean it's stab the boss in his face (or ass, or side.. like you can tell with this thing), make sure you get 3 proper debuffs so the breath doesn't kick your ass, and you're golden. It's 99% being carried by healers really, so good job to them. I mean hey at least it's a fight we finally would do well on right? No shit to really dodge or not stand in, nothing to kite, damn near straight DPS. So finally all our retards who tunnel vision meters every fight, would get a chance to flex their E-peen right? WRONG, some of our DPS was beyond abysmal, seriously we could have had tanks respec, stay in tank gear and done better.
So if you think you can do better DPS than a tank, by all fucking means apply, we'll sit our failbot asses no problem, I don't give a fuck if they're an officer, a CL, or Ronald fucking McDonald. I mean shit no one likes their food anyways, but seriously our DPS are baddies, app so we can replace them plz kk thx! Oh and those who expect to win the meters as it were every fight on every boss, need not apply. You're a total moron, much like some of the people we have, but I don't feel like writing a short story as to why you are so utterly stupid on a variety of levels.
Oh hey, look I found that rant I was lacking!
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» You'd be surprised |
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Jan 07, 2010 - 3:52 AM - by Svafa
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how fucking hard it is to find a picture of a monkey fucking a football!
You might wonder how that's relevant, well...
''Okay make sure your slimes merge before you run back.''
''DEEPS BOSS!?''
''Yes, but make sure your slime merges before you drag it back to the raid!''
''DEEPS BOSS!''
''Yes, BUT--''
''ME IS DEEPS BOSS, ME IS WIN, METER IS MAKE PENIS BIGGER!''
''Fuck it pull, we'll retard luck into a win sooner or later.''
Just when you think you can't get enough fire, they make green goo and clouds the new terrors to kill retards. Damn it all.
Our DPS, finding new ways to be baddies, with every boss.
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» Muradin's Misadventures! |
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Dec 12, 2009 - 3:52 AM - by Svafa
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He's late showing up for the boss.
Seems he got a little lost.
What a bunch of doucheba.. wait is that Jim!?
Meanwhile....
What happens when shit finally spawns and shows up.
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