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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Vex-Posted:

Hopefully "Anonymous" can do something about the hackers.

KatsumiPosted:

RaheemSterling_31 Don't see the point in this. So sad.


The hackers where likely attempting to obtain the financial information of customers such as Credit Cards.

GoldPeakTeaPosted:

I changed my password like 3 days ago after I got the email

VeraPosted:

Sean
Sneakerhead_23 I hope infinity ward gets hacked next.


Really? why would you hope on such a thing just stupid.


I know hackers are stupid and think they are cool because they sit behind a computer all day......well i do aswell but i dont hack

LWRPosted:

Don't see the point in this. So sad.

KatsumiPosted:

BDB
vokal
Strobe
Katsumi
ShadowBoltDashie
Katsumi
Starify I just hope Microsoft is not next. I'm pretty sure they have some good security, but anything can happen.


It's unlikely that this will happen to Microsoft in my opinion. Then again, there is a first time for everything


Even the strong will fall eventually. Microsoft may have a lot of security but there is always a possibility something can happen. Someone who knows what they're doing may be able to hack Microsoft.

True. Everyone though the same about Sony and the Play Station Network and look what happened a few years back, We where all surprised from that security breech. Hopefully Microsoft doesn't get hacked though

Sony was not the Online leader in security like Microsoft, who has the richest man in the world as it's owner, and they were slightly outdated.
I feel 100% confident that my details are safe on my Xbox. Paypal and Microsoft are the only 2 online services I trust with my Credit Card info, and I assume Amazon but I do not save it there (although it's still served it the DB so it does not matter!)

microsoft is by far not the leader in digital/system/physical security.... hell the 360 and OG xbox where exploited long before the sony counter parts let alone the issues plagued within Windows and Hotmail and MSDN.


True that, smart man talking here!


True. Microsoft has encountered various security issues in the past yet i have not head of any account info being hacked.

MentalistPosted:

vokal
Strobe
Katsumi
ShadowBoltDashie
Katsumi
Starify I just hope Microsoft is not next. I'm pretty sure they have some good security, but anything can happen.


It's unlikely that this will happen to Microsoft in my opinion. Then again, there is a first time for everything


Even the strong will fall eventually. Microsoft may have a lot of security but there is always a possibility something can happen. Someone who knows what they're doing may be able to hack Microsoft.

True. Everyone though the same about Sony and the Play Station Network and look what happened a few years back, We where all surprised from that security breech. Hopefully Microsoft doesn't get hacked though

Sony was not the Online leader in security like Microsoft, who has the richest man in the world as it's owner, and they were slightly outdated.
I feel 100% confident that my details are safe on my Xbox. Paypal and Microsoft are the only 2 online services I trust with my Credit Card info, and I assume Amazon but I do not save it there (although it's still served it the DB so it does not matter!)

microsoft is by far not the leader in digital/system/physical security.... hell the 360 and OG xbox where exploited long before the sony counter parts let alone the issues plagued within Windows and Hotmail and MSDN.


True that, smart man talking here!

MentalistPosted:

Lets all sue! :D FREE MONEY FOR EVERYONE, just kidding. I hope they fix this and punish the hackers.

LWRPosted:

Imagine if someone who got hacked when Sony did and they had there details on Ubisoft. Talk about bad luck!

LWRPosted:

Onx Wow, that's why you should never put your details on your accout


Same i have never done that.


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