Logged on this morning and ....

[lockattack]

You more than likely did get yourself infected with something.

Joining a public game isn't going to get you hacked. This generation... I swear, they will blame everyone else but themselves.

maybe cuz it's never our fault... personally, i blame the baby boomers.

getting hacked should be considered part of the gameplay experience. if you play blizzard games, you will get to experience being hacked. might actually be an attractive feature to some people (those who have never been hacked and want to know what it feels like)

[Deleted]

da faq you think happened? you got hacked. write a ticket. scan your PC. get an authenticator. use your brain.

I bet this isn't what people expected from a single player game, also why should anyone get an authenticator for an already 10 € overpriced blizzard game that they won't be playing more than a few weeks until they've cleared inferno?

[Nerraw]

I bet this isn't what people expected from a single player game, also why should anyone get an authenticator for an already 10 € overpriced blizzard game that they won't be playing more than a few weeks until they've cleared inferno?

People are also expected to look into what the hell they're buying. This game is online-only. Meaning that not only does it require an internet connection constantly, the entire game is run off of Blizzard's servers. Your client only has the very basic functionality to recieve gameplay information, and relay your actions. Nothing else. Everything else is handled server-side. WoW works the exact same way.

[Deleted]

People are also expected to look into what the hell they're buying. This game is online-only. Meaning that not only does it require an internet connection constantly, the entire game is run off of Blizzard's servers. Your client only has the very basic functionality to recieve gameplay information, and relay your actions. Nothing else. Everything else is handled server-side. WoW works the exact same way.

How about no? Huge international companies have no right to manage the rights of the consumers. As Digital Rights Management indicates, they are doing just that. Governments should take action and punish these hideous DRM-using companies and make an example out of blizzard.

It's just plain wrong that the gaming industry gets to circumvent the consumer protection laws. And also no, consumers aren't expected to know a scam(that's what it is) from miles away, there are laws to protect them from that and the burden lies with the companies.

[ParanoiD84]

lol yeah always blame blizzard, maby you have been to sites you should not be on.

[Deleted]

How about no? Huge international companies have no right to manage the rights of the consumers. As Digital Rights Management indicates, they are doing just that. Governments should take action and punish these hideous DRM-using companies and make an example out of blizzard.

It's just plain wrong that the gaming industry gets to circumvent the consumer protection laws. And also no, consumers aren't expected to know a scam(that's what it is) from miles away, there are laws to protect them from that and the burden lies with the companies.

Oh please, there's no way a company can support this many people (who get their accounts taken because of their own stupidity) especially when most of them are stubborn and never learn.

[Deleted]

lol yeah always blame blizzard, maby you have been to sites you should not be on.

Actually people getting hacked is their fault because the only reason it's possible is the fact that there's the obnoxious online only DRM. If there wasn't, people's games couldn't be ruined by losing their passwords.

---------- Post added 2012-05-24 at 02:39 PM ----------

Oh please, there's no way a company can support this many people (who get their accounts taken because of their own stupidity) especially when most of them are stubborn and never learn.

Yes there is, it's called remove the DRM and let people play without accounts and offline.

[Nerraw]

How about no? Huge international companies have no right to manage the rights of the consumers. As Digital Rights Management indicates, they are doing just that. Governments should take action and punish these hideous DRM-using companies and make an example out of blizzard.

It's just plain wrong that the gaming industry gets to circumvent the consumer protection laws. And also no, consumers aren't expected to know a scam(that's what it is) from miles away, there are laws to protect them from that and the burden lies with the companies.

Excuse me? Companies have no right to protect their property, or make decisions that affect only themselves? How about you go start living in the real world.

Also, scamming implies hidden information, or something being withheld or misused. Not the case here. Every detail about the game has been on the table for well over a year, with the online-only info being known for four years! It was announced at the reveal for fucks sake.

---------- Post added 2012-05-24 at 04:50 PM ----------

Actually people getting hacked is their fault because the only reason it's possible is the fact that there's the obnoxious online only DRM. If there wasn't, people's games couldn't be ruined by losing their passwords.

This is how I look right now.

[Cûr]

You more than likely did get yourself infected with something.

Joining a public game isn't going to get you hacked. This generation... I swear, they will blame everyone else but themselves.

This times eleventybillion.

[Shiveron]

Don't know if this has been quoted already for the OP but....

http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5149181449

Battle.net®/Diablo III Security Concerns

Over the past couple of days, players have expressed concerns over the possibility of Battle.net® account compromises. First and foremost, we want to make it clear that the Battle.net and Diablo III servers have not been compromised. In addition, the number of Diablo III players who’ve contacted customer service to report a potential compromise of their personal account has been extremely small. In all of the individual Diablo III-related compromise cases we’ve investigated, none have occurred after a physical Battle.net Authenticator or Battle.net Mobile Authenticator app was attached to the player’s account, and we have yet to find any situation where a Diablo III player's account was accessed outside of “traditional” compromise methods (i.e. someone logging using an account's login email and password).

To that end, we’ve also seen discussions regarding the possibility of account compromises occurring in ways that didn’t involve these “traditional” methods -- for example, by “session spoofing” a player’s identity after he or she joins a public game. Regarding this specific example, we’ve looked into the issue and found no evidence to indicate compromises are occurring in this fashion, and we’ve determined the methods being suggested to do so are technically impossible. However, you have our assurance that we’ll continue to investigate reports such as these and keep you informed of important updates.

The best defense against account theft still includes smart password management (e.g. using a unique password for every site/service and keeping your password to yourself) and scanning for malware and viruses regularly, as well as following additional preventative steps found here. In the end, while no security method is 100% foolproof, the physical Battle.net Authenticator andBattle.net Mobile Authenticatorapp are great ways to provide your account with an extra layer of protection.

We hope this update has addressed some of the concerns you’ve had. In the end, we simply want all of our players to be able to fully enjoy Diablo III, and we’ve been working around the clock to address issues as quickly and efficiently as possible. We appreciate your continued support and enthusiasm, and we hope you and your friends are having a blast slaying Sanctuary’s demons.

TL;DR - It's impossible to have been hacked through a public game, you're just stupid. Stay off torrent/porn sites, use an authenticator like the rest of us smart people do, and dont click random links. Easy as that.

[Deleted]

Excuse me? Companies have no right to protect their property, or make decisions that affect only themselves? How about you go start living in the real world.

Also, scamming implies hidden information, or something being withheld or misused. Not the case here. Every detail about the game has been on the table for well over a year, with the online-only info being known for four years! It was announced at the reveal for fucks sake.

---------- Post added 2012-05-24 at 04:50 PM ----------



This is how I look right now.

DRM refers to companies managing consumers digital rights, and companies have no right to manage consumer rights. And here what is misused is the management of digital rights. Also calling it publicly a multiplayer game just to cover up this huge DRM scheme constitutes a scam.

[Bitlovin]

Considering that you could still be hacked with an Auth using public games. Yeah, of course this has to be the user's fault.

That's false, just so you know.

[Regalbeast]

Don't look at porn = problem solved

[Deleted]

Don't know if this has been quoted already for the OP but....

http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5149181449


TL;DR - It's impossible to have been hacked through a public game, you're just stupid. Stay off torrent/porn sites, use an authenticator like the rest of us smart people do, and dont click random links. Easy as that.

Nothing smart about what you implied there.

[Bitlovin]

There were people reporting being hacked, while having an Authenticator.

Fair enough if they were all lying, but I'd doubt that everyone who claimed it lied simply to try and stain Blizzard's security.

Lol, you think people wouldn't lie on the internet just to stir shit? Really? Are you new to the internet?

[Pfeff]

I like how all the people in this thread are talkin mad shit, when there's a well-known session ID stealing ring that doesn't need a password or authenticator to log onto your account

[Nerraw]

DRM refers to companies managing consumers digital rights, and companies have no right to manage consumer rights. And here what is misused is the management of digital rights. Also calling it publicly a multiplayer game just to cover up this huge DRM scheme constitutes a scam.

I'm done. Enjoy your tinfoil-covered life.

---------- Post added 2012-05-24 at 05:17 PM ----------

I like how all the people in this thread are talkin mad shit, when there's a well-known session ID stealing ring that doesn't need a password or authenticator to log onto your account

I'd like to see some proof of that. And no, random people posting about it in tech support is not proof.

[Paloh]

I think I will buy an authenticator just to feel proud like you guys.

Think you misunderstand. A authenticator doesn't make you feel proud, it makes you feel safe, not having to cross your fingers every time you log in for your items still to be there.

[Orange Joe]

I like how all the people in this thread are talkin mad shit, when there's a well-known session ID stealing ring that doesn't need a password or authenticator to log onto your account

So well known blizzard has already said no accounts have been attacked like this. Mind you blizzard is required BY LAW to report a security breach. So yeah..... It's well known.....

[Sevaara]

Blizzard's fault? Not this again...

Blizzard isn't responsible because you're visiting unsafe sites. You say you never had any problems? One time has to be the first. Blizzard is keeping your account as safe as possible, you merely need an authenticator for 100% security.

Don't start this again either. This year has seen a huge rise in hackers overall, not just on games and with Diablo 3 being a new game with a new system it's going to have holes in the system, backdoors into databases etc. It could just be a simple injection in a public game that causes everybody to DC and hands you the control. WoW still gets hacked a lot but not as much as newer games because they've had what, 7 years to fix up and close the holes in their security? You can't blame these 1000s of people getting hacked when Diablo 3 is in the state it is. Servers constantly dying, login servers dying, hacking, auction house never working, exploits in game etc. and not a single bluepost is in sight.

---------- Post added 2012-05-24 at 04:22 PM ----------

So well known blizzard has already said no accounts have been attacked like this. Mind you blizzard is required BY LAW to report a security breach. So yeah..... It's well known.....

I doubt they have to report this because really, it's 3 people getting hacked at the same time MAX. If it was a breach into their database then they'd need to report it but since these hackers aren't even obtaining user login details I'm not sure. Just sounds like something needs patching asap.