A new virus spawned on the internet a few days ago and seems to be the first trojan capable of hacking a WoW account protected by an Authenticator. It was confirmed by Blizzard a few hours ago.
Basically, what the virus does is fairly simple after you're infected : The next time you log in World of Warcraft, the game asks for your Authenticator code. The virus intercepts it, send it to another server, and sends a wrong one to Blizzard = You get an error. The people behind the virus now have a few seconds/minutes to use the "real" code while it's valid to change your password / empty your account / guild bank. How to check if you're infected Just search for a file named "emcor.dll" on your computer, it is most likely located in "C: \Users\(Your user name)\AppData\Temp" but I suggest that you check everything just to be sure. If you do find the file, delete it and make sure you update your anti-virus to prevent any further problem.
To be honest, if you found this file your account is probably already compromised.
What does it mean exactly? Yes, you can get hacked even if you have an authenticator, the chances are MUCH lower but you're not invulnerable. It definitely isn't an excuse to not have an authenticator. We're talking about a single virus here and the authenticator will save your ass 99% of the time. Get a decent anti-virus, buy an authenticator, you'll be safe.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010 Hacks, and how to prevent them.
From time to time, we have guild members that come online and let us know sadly that they were hacked.
There are a few ways to prevent such actions to your account: U.S.A
Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Latin America
As well Blizzard has made us an app for those of us with a touch phone. The following link will bring you to the first page were you can select the type of phone you have.
The site has been updated with a Brand New Video, As well as a brand new look to the site.
I would like everyone remind everyone to check out the site, and use it as a resource and place to converse with guildies outside of the game. After all it is being provided to you to use.
Don't forget to watch our Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/daesdaemar for those little updates that don't make it to an official post on the site.
- check out the video here, but looks WAY better at www.daesdaemar.com
February Changes. -New layout to website ( still currently being worked on) -Brand New Intro Video ( Thanks to Jorus and his friend ) -Added New Banner -Added Guild Bank information to website ( recruits and higher can see what is in the bank and request items ) -new fav icons for forum -added ranking to forums so that we can rank up important posts. -removed shoutouts ( was not being used ) -Removed link for Updates page -added link for Guild Bank -added icy blue to text -added intro video to youtube -Updated Favicon for bookmarks -New Sticky Icon on the forums -Removed main menu from the left side. It will only appear on the top bar now.
-Coming soon - Monthly subscription sign up for 2.00 - 3.00 per month, as another way to donate, could be setting up a bonus for members that do this.
Remember to sign up to raid so that we can destroy the Lich King as the family we are.
Daes Daemar for life. ~Meregity
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Sunday, December 20, 2009 25-Man Lord Marrowgaw Boned!