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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RDRPosted:

i just changed my info hope fully my account is ok.
couldnt of seen ubisoft being hacked.

TaigaAisakaPosted:

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.

DawPosted:

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


We all remember what happen with PS3 o.o

Fire-SpreadPosted:

I really hope I don't lose my info.

I really like Ubisoft, wouldn't want something like this hurting them.

KatsumiPosted:

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

StarifyPosted:

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

AlbericiPosted:

lol ubisoft lol far cry 3 LOL. Anyways why cover it up I would force people to change there password also whats the point of hacking into them?

WageringPosted:

I either forgot my password, or mine was compromised..

KatsumiPosted:

This is a big blow to a company like Ubisoft. Peoples security is a serious thing.

React-NetworkPosted:

I don't have a ubisoft account or anything so i'm not worried about it but i am curious as to you did hack into it.