We are sorry to say...

Mike · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 7:37 pm

We are sorry to say we have been hacked...

The person took control of Pika's account and visibly messed up the forums and he was able to obtain a full backup of our forum database!

Anyone who used the same password on runescape as your forum password here (which you should not of) is in danger!

You should not use the same password anywhere!!!

I urge everyone to change their password on both here and runescape!!!

and make sure they are different!

Also this might be a time to remind everyone to keep their computer secure... some things that you should make sure you do/have:

Use windows update often, or better yet make sure automatic updates is turned on in your 'Control Panel'
Use a firewall, like the built in windows firewall in the 'Control Panel', or I would recommend the free version of zonealarm which can be found on this website
Have a virus scanner with live protection, and scan your computer weekly. Some good virus scanners are Norton Anti Virus, or there is a free version of AVG Anti-Virus that i would recommend
Scan for spyware/adware often with the free version of Ad-Aware, Microsoft Anti-Spyware, and Spybot Search & Destroy

Doing these things should keep you safe, on the internet. I recommend you also change your passwords often, and use a different password for everything.

You could write down your passwords in the back of a book or something, where you wont loose it, but don't store them on your computer!!!!

Thanks.

Adbot · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 7:37 pm

Lance · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 8:02 pm

May I add somthing. http://www.soft1st.com/ offers password vault. It's an incripted file vault. here i'll quote

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Personal Vault is a utility that will help ensure that you never forget your important information. It can keep your passwords, URLs, e-mail addresses, and personal notes. All of your important information are protected by a single key. The vault database itself is compressed and encrypted to ensure security and portability. Personal Vault also includes password generation, password mask, and more.

You can save 5 on one account if you don't have the pro version. I have used it for a year and nothing has hacked into it at all. However use it if you want just making a suggestion..

Jeff · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 8:30 pm

Yes, that was a bad thing to happen ... Hopefully not many ppl got hacked here.

Robbie · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 8:31 pm

how do we change our forum password lol. i never learned how

czskrazzi · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 8:32 pm

changed forum pass and rs pass 2 times today. downloaded anti key loggers, updated all virus definitions and ad aware definitions. also did a complete reformat 2 days ago, did a debug making a new master boot record. also clear memory of any power, and deleting all info. so im clean i hope.. just logged into rs, havent been moved or anything.

still sucks rsbandb was hacked.

czskrazzi · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 8:33 pm

at the top of rs forums click on profile. on that page you will see 3 boxes. Type in your current password, then enter in a new one, then re-enter new password to confirm it..

then scroll down and click on submit

Adbot · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 8:33 pm

Jeff · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 8:33 pm

czskrazzi wrote:

changed forum pass and rs pass 2 times today. downloaded anti key loggers, updated all virus definitions and ad aware definitions. also did a complete reformat 2 days ago, did a debug making a new master boot record. also clear memory of any power, and deleting all info. so im clean i hope.. just logged into rs, havent been moved or anything.

still sucks rsbandb was hacked.

I didn't think he keylogged .. But we'll still to the precaution work.

Robbie · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 8:36 pm

czskrazzi wrote:

at the top of rs forums click on profile. on that page you will see 3 boxes. Type in your current password, then enter in a new one, then re-enter new password to confirm it..

then scroll down and click on submit

thanks

King Kulla · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 9:18 pm

it doesnt look like i did....hopefully no one else gets hacked...why would someone hack a FANSITE?!?

Jeff · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 9:19 pm

King Kulla wrote:

it doesnt look like i did....hopefully no one else gets hacked...why would someone hack a FANSITE?!?

Like I said, probably for fun ... I think someone confessed to Jagex. Don't know if it is true or not. Anyways, we are getting off topic :oops:

King Kulla · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 9:25 pm

i kinda feel sorry for pika...can he get onto his forum account again?

Chief Snake · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 9:52 pm

Is this the thing they have that massive security warning about on RS?

Im safe... Im proud to say I use a different pass for everything I do and always make sure its very different on forums. :wink:

And no keyloggers's gonna get thru my antivirus/antispyware/firewall/everything-else-under-the-sun protection.

Jeff · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 9:56 pm

Chief. Snake wrote:

Is this the thing they have that massive security warning about on RS?

Im safe... Im proud to say I use a different pass for everything I do and always make sure its very different on forums. :wink:

And no keyloggers's gonna get thru my antivirus/antispyware/firewall/everything-else-under-the-sun protection.

Yes, thats what the news was about ... They were talking about us and some other forums.

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i kinda feel sorry for pika...can he get onto his forum account again?

Yes, the hacker just used Pika's account to mess with the forums.
The good thing is his RS acount is safe.

Chris · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 10:09 pm

Ouch, this sucks. I'm glad I don't use the same password. But being that I have my 2 firewalls running and antivirus, I think I'm safe for now.

bloodkilla87 · **Posted:** April 22nd, 2005, 11:05 pm

Ya it sucks when fansites get hacked like somebody else said. Some ***** bait hacked rsfaq twice. It hasent been up for about 2 months. Why dont hackers go get a life. Instead of hacking computer why dont they go find a cure for cancer. Go use there brain power somewhere else.