WoW - authenticator users come under attack.


  1. JMH
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    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
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    WoW - authenticator users come under attack.


    Crooks have developed a man-in-the-middle-attack designed to circumvent authentication kit used by dedicated World of Warcraft gamers.

    The ruse relies on tricking gamers into installing Trojans disguised as gaming ad-ons. Once applied the malware allows hackers to capture and relay authentication commands next time a victim logs on to Blizzard's servers.

    The hackers divert and then relay authentication commands before looting gaming accounts for virtual gold, presumably for resale. Meanwhile the results of a failed login are played back to victims, effectively locking them out of their compromised accounts for at least the time needed to pull off the scam.
    Source -
    WoW authenticators bypassed by middlemen hackers ? The Register

    Sunbelt Blog: World of Warcraft authenticator users come under attack
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  2. Posts : 11,990
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
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    I admire the ingenuity; but hate the purpose. I hate a thief!!
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