Ubisoft hacked, account info accessed

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An unnamed Ubisoft website has been hacked, and usernames, email addresses and password information has been compromised. Ubisoft claims that no finanical information was obtained but in an "abundance of caution" wants folks to change their passwords.

While Ubisoft's Uplay service is never mentioned specifically, as the only system housing customer data, it's a safe bet Uplay was used to access this information. Last year, a browser exploit was identified with the Uplay plug-in that endangered users by allowing certain malicious websites access to player computers.

Ubisoft introduced Uplay back in 2009 as a cross-game interface allowing for digital distribution and social services across Ubisoft games. In February, Ubisoft added third-party games from studios including EA, Warner Bros. and Focus Home Interactive.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/07/02/ubisoft-hacked/#continued

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MentalistPosted:

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Reeve This is dumb they shouldnt of even hacked them lmfao


The hackers really didn't get anything...


Haha, hacking is pointless.. I dont get why people hack -.-

imgurPosted:

Reeve This is dumb they shouldnt of even hacked them lmfao


The hackers really didn't get anything...

imgurPosted:

lel Ah, that sucks for Ubisoft and it's users :/


Yes it really does, darn shame.

neboPosted:

Ah, that sucks for Ubisoft and it's users :/

AlonePosted:

"hacking ubisoft"

Why do people even bother sometimes, come on. Just ergh, why!?

ReevePosted:

This is dumb they shouldnt of even hacked them lmfao

SynybunPosted:

I don't see why people hack these companies. I doubt they're gaining anything out of it.

MentalistPosted:

Requirement I received an email regarding this yesterday.


Really?! I didn't get an email, so the hackers went into your account? What happened?

MentalistPosted:

I hope they didn't steal any credit card info or stuff like that!

RequirementPosted:

I received an email regarding this yesterday.