Y-Trash Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I once thought that only suckers deliberately giving away their passwords to strangers or macroing cheating scum were the only ones to get hacked. But now I know it's otherwise. The first suspicion of hacking arose a few months ago, when I started playing Runescape after a looong "vacation" from the game and realized that my set of masks was missing. Having no memory of selling it, I found it a bit curious, but strangely enough, this was the ONLY thing that was missing so I thought "Oh what the hey, maybe I'm just getting senile" and went on playing. Now, after being away from the internet for a month and a half, I recently logged in, just to find out that EVERYTHING of importance was missing! My full rune, my dbattle axe, dragon ammy, all my herbs, almost all my runes (except the blood runes, strangely enough), my last rare item (a santa's hat) and all my money, which wasn't all that much, but still.. Now, obviously there's nothing I can do except whining, but that doesn't give me my stuff back, I know that. But I wonder: HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? I've never given away my password or tried using a cheating device.. so could someone please explain to me just how the fudge this hacking process works? My password could hardly have been guessed either.. Also, where do I go from here? Obviously I would have to change my password, but is it something Jagex could do about it, like ban the fudgehead who hacked me? I know someone logged in on my account 33 days ago, but they can't just go blocking ip-numbers, can they? Advice advice advice, please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-Trash Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 Also, how do I get into touch with Jagex about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdean Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 no-one can be hacked, but if you had a keylogger, mouselogger, clicklogger, or any other annoying little virus or tool, then your password can be copied. and jagex WILL NOT replace any item. ever. Back by popular demand!And I guess I just wanted to tell you, as the light starts to fade, that you aree the reason, that I am not afraid, and I guess I just wanted to mention, as the heavens will fall, that we will be together soon if we will be anything at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssamriga Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 hacker knew your password all along, check your computer for keyloggers- 90% possibility you have one... Playing since February 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-Trash Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 I know I won't get anything back, I wrote so, but at least they could be able to track the ip-number and do something about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinA Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 wuts a keylogger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gspbeetle Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 a hidden program that logs your user name and password when you are typing Examine ChenGMT (level: 138) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmentail Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 It doesn't just log your password. It records every single thing you type on the keyboard, so if you're shopping online sing a credit/debit card they could steal your money effectively. Although that's completely illegal and you can go to jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unforgivablesin Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 no-one can be hacked, but if you had a keylogger, mouselogger, clicklogger, or any other annoying little virus or tool, then your password can be copied. and jagex WILL NOT replace any item. ever.I disagree, its not that hard, you just have to be dumb enough to trust a stranger on messenger. But either way they really wont so I dont see the use in reporting this just scan your computer for spyware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckboy1234 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 great now im scared... lol how does a keylogger get onto your computer? Can a spyware scan defeat it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardovilian Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 A keylogger can enter your system in lots of ways. One of the easiest is via Peer to Peer filesharing, you think your downloading a video say, but it comes with a surprise package which you wont even know about - until its too late. As for removal/protection, Spyware Doctor contains an anti-keylogger tool. You can download it here: http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/ Im assuming its OK to post this address in the forum - its a respectable site - sorry if its against the rules. Why is 'common sense' so named, when there is so little of it about?Welcome to puberty, we've been expecting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zargo_VI Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 The link seems ok to me. You can also check this sticky with lots of information of how to make your computer securer. It's definitely worth a visit. http://forum.tip.it/viewtopic.php?t=13280 If you have a goal, go for it :D Work hard, be proud and be yourself ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarfie76 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? I've never given away my password or tried using a cheating device.. so could someone please explain to me just how the fudge this hacking process works? My password could hardly have been guessed either.. Do you use the same password on here as in game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdean Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 first, you will never get a virus if you never download anything off anything but hugely respectable sources, and dont accept anything from im unless you know the person irl second, tip.it PROBABLY dont leave their users passwords lying around on a desk somewhere, and using more minor forums is more likely to lead to you losing your password Back by popular demand!And I guess I just wanted to tell you, as the light starts to fade, that you aree the reason, that I am not afraid, and I guess I just wanted to mention, as the heavens will fall, that we will be together soon if we will be anything at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roskamaster Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 You wont get hacked, but if your so stupid and download some autominer or so, I can promis you you will get hacked. Actually I dont know why its called hacking? Rahter "im stupid". There nothing that can be done, its alone your problem. And a keylogger records your keystrokes. Happy mining. Btw, I'm pretty sure but does f-secure client 6.01 contain a anti keylogger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMaivia Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Getting a keylogger or trojan is easier than you think...I've caught ones trying to get into my comp and all i did was click a link from GOOGLE! I mean i always knew if you download files that that is dangerous, but a simple html link can do it now? That's weird and scary, thankfully i have an antivirus that will automatically catch that stuff before it installs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardovilian Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Getting a keylogger or trojan is easier than you think...I've caught ones trying to get into my comp and all i did was click a link from GOOGLE! I mean i always knew if you download files that that is dangerous, but a simple html link can do it now? That's weird and scary, thankfully i have an antivirus that will automatically catch that stuff before it installs. All google does is index all the pages on the web, it doesn't check them for safety. Do a search for 'wallpaper' and I'll bet at least 50% of the results will be sites which contain malware. A useful tool you can use when searching with Google is 'SiteAdvisor'. Its a browser extension available for IE & Firefox. Siteadvisor puts an indicator beside each search result showing you if the site contains malware, popups, etc. Not every site will have been rated, but the majority have been. Details of how it works and a link to download can be found here. http://www.siteadvisor.com/ Why is 'common sense' so named, when there is so little of it about?Welcome to puberty, we've been expecting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiara_Kat Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Check out our new Security Centre on the main Tip.It site for all kinds of information on hacking, scamming and tips on how to keep yourself, your RuneScape character and your computer safe. Remember, the SEARCH button is your friend. Use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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