Annette_15 got hacked on UB

scottjf8 · #1 02-06-2007, 12:32 PM

This account hacking thing is getting scary...

The ironic part about hers - someone played omaha and won 10k on her account [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Thread on p5's

#2 02-06-2007, 01:08 PM

Link?

#3 02-06-2007, 01:09 PM

Also, what is the method that these accounts are being hacked and how do we prevent it from happening to us?

THEOSU · #4 02-06-2007, 01:12 PM

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RU serious? U R that much of a luck box that when your account gets hacked you make 10 grand? ; )

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so true.

ASPoker8 · #5 02-06-2007, 02:13 PM

Dear god she runs goot

okterrific · #6 02-06-2007, 04:08 PM

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Also, what is the method that these accounts are being hacked and how do we prevent it from happening to us?

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Really any info on how this happens/ how to make sure it does not happen to us?

kleath · #7 02-06-2007, 04:14 PM

yeah oh noez wouldnt want someone to make 10k for us while we sleep, plz dont hack me...

iMsoLucky0 · #8 02-06-2007, 04:23 PM

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Also, what is the method that these accounts are being hacked and how do we prevent it from happening to us?

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Really any info on how this happens/ how to make sure it does not happen to us?

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95%+ of these cases are caused by downloading and running a .exe file that has a trojan on it. Basically make sure anything you download/run is definitely trusted and it helps to have an up to date virus scan and firewall on your computer.

scottjf8 · #9 02-06-2007, 04:45 PM

Follow up from her

http://www.pocketfives.com/A02018EB-...C670B701C.aspx

MrBrightside · #10 03-03-2007, 03:03 PM

I will say this. I work in the computer field (I'm a programmer). I'm pretty careful, I run anti-virus, spyware scanners, etc. But I agree with the poster above, most of this is from doing something stupid.

If I played with the money some guys here play with (like, tens of thousands of dollars), I would have a dedicted machine. It would have NOTHING installed on it, except poker sofware. That would be the only thing I used it for, and it would be locked down like a mofo. I would unplug the ethernet cable when I wasn't playing. It's just not worth taking the chance.

I would have another computer I surfed, played games on , etc.