Uh Oh Ubi Hacked

Kremmen · 07-02-13, 12:28 PM

Dunno if this is the right forum for this bit of gossip,just got an email from Ubi about a security update regarding my account.

More here : https://support.ubi.com/en-GB/FAQ.as...0000000eYYxCAM

Time to be resetting those passwords

Armistead · 07-02-13, 12:39 PM

I doubt it. Over the last year Ubi has been in the process of ruining their forum with new rules and future security updates. It's the reason that forum is dead, we all left.

the_tyrant · 07-02-13, 12:58 PM

You know what I really *&$^*& hate? The fact that they don't say exactly what is compromised, and to what extent.

Which one of their sites was compromised?

Jimbuna · 07-02-13, 02:09 PM

They're welcome to my account and details, it's been years since I used it anyway.

Armistead · 07-02-13, 02:12 PM

Oh,I see, they have been hacked. Was just gonna delete my account, but server is closed. Dumb Ubi..

Kremmen · 07-02-13, 03:16 PM

Yea have not used that account for a long time so no biggie.

@tyrant : they don't say specifically which site it was,ahem, 'compromised'

From the blurb :

We recently found that one of our Web sites was exploited to gain unauthorised access to some of our online systems. We instantly took steps to close off this access, to begin a thorough investigation with relevant authorities, internal and external security experts, and to start restoring the integrity of any compromised systems.

During this process, we learned that data were illegally accessed from our account database, including user names, email addresses and encrypted passwords. No personal payment information is stored with Ubisoft, meaning your debit/credit card information was safe from this intrusion.

and :

How did this happen? Which website was exploited? Where did it come from?
Credentials were stolen and used to illegally access our online network. We can’t go into specifics for security reasons.

Has any of my personal data been compromised?
The intruder was able to access account data including user names, email addresses and encrypted password. To our knowledge, no other personal information (phone numbers, physical addresses etc. was accessed). No personal payment information is stored with Ubisoft, meaning your credit/debit card information was not at risk from this intrusion.

Never fear though cos the experts are on it.

The only bit that's gets me is this 'To our knowledge, no other personal information (phone numbers, physical addresses etc. was accessed.'

I'm sure it's nothing to worry about,I mean we all trust ubi here....right?

As Kremmen takes a last drag on his cigarette all is still save for a few crickets chirping and a tumbleweed or two......

Sorry couldn't resist

Wolferz · 07-02-13, 04:54 PM

Why would anyone want to hack a two bit outfit like Ubisoft?

There's no logic in it.

fireftr18 · 07-02-13, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolferz

Why would anyone want to hack a two bit outfit like Ubisoft?

There's no logic in it.

Because they can. If you were a burgler, and had a choice between the well kept house that was secure and had an alarm system or a house that looked like it was not well kept and no alarm, which would you choose?

garren · 07-02-13, 10:46 PM

How's that DRM working out for you UBI?

Red October1984 · 07-02-13, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garren

How's that DRM working out for you UBI?

Ah...you see....it's just great. All of our fans hate us.

Still better off than EA.

BossMark · 07-02-13, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

They're welcome to my account and details, it's been years since I used it anyway.

I got an email from them to change my password but same here I couldn't give a toss its been that long since I used it as well.

Red October1984 · 07-02-13, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossMark

I got an email from them to change my password but same here I couldn't give a toss its been that long since I used it as well.

I never bought anything from them. I only had it because I needed it for Xbox Live and when I first bought SH5.

Jimbuna · 07-03-13, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossMark

I got an email from them to change my password but same here I couldn't give a toss its been that long since I used it as well.

Aye that

STEED · 07-03-13, 07:36 AM

I used a throw away email account which I binned years ago, feel free to spam away as all you get is a failed delivery notice.

Same here, left them years ago.

07-02-13, 12:28 PM	#1
Kremmen Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 116 Downloads: 170 Uploads: 0	Uh Oh Ubi Hacked Dunno if this is the right forum for this bit of gossip,just got an email from Ubi about a security update regarding my account. More here : https://support.ubi.com/en-GB/FAQ.as...0000000eYYxCAM Time to be resetting those passwords __________________ Never be afraid to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ark.....Professionals built the Titanic.

07-02-13, 12:39 PM	#2
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	I doubt it. Over the last year Ubi has been in the process of ruining their forum with new rules and future security updates. It's the reason that forum is dead, we all left. __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

07-02-13, 12:58 PM	#3
the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	You know what I really &$^& hate? The fact that they don't say exactly what is compromised, and to what extent. Which one of their sites was compromised? __________________ My own open source project on Sourceforge OTP.net KGB grade encryption for the rest of us

07-02-13, 02:09 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	They're welcome to my account and details, it's been years since I used it anyway. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-02-13, 02:12 PM	#5
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Oh,I see, they have been hacked. Was just gonna delete my account, but server is closed. Dumb Ubi.. __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

07-02-13, 03:16 PM	#6
Kremmen Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 116 Downloads: 170 Uploads: 0	Yea have not used that account for a long time so no biggie. @tyrant : they don't say specifically which site it was,ahem, 'compromised' From the blurb : We recently found that one of our Web sites was exploited to gain unauthorised access to some of our online systems. We instantly took steps to close off this access, to begin a thorough investigation with relevant authorities, internal and external security experts, and to start restoring the integrity of any compromised systems. During this process, we learned that data were illegally accessed from our account database, including user names, email addresses and encrypted passwords. No personal payment information is stored with Ubisoft, meaning your debit/credit card information was safe from this intrusion. and : How did this happen? Which website was exploited? Where did it come from? Credentials were stolen and used to illegally access our online network. We can’t go into specifics for security reasons. Has any of my personal data been compromised? The intruder was able to access account data including user names, email addresses and encrypted password. To our knowledge, no other personal information (phone numbers, physical addresses etc. was accessed). No personal payment information is stored with Ubisoft, meaning your credit/debit card information was not at risk from this intrusion. Never fear though cos the experts are on it. The only bit that's gets me is this 'To our knowledge, no other personal information (phone numbers, physical addresses etc. was accessed.' I'm sure it's nothing to worry about,I mean we all trust ubi here....right? As Kremmen takes a last drag on his cigarette all is still save for a few crickets chirping and a tumbleweed or two...... Sorry couldn't resist __________________ Never be afraid to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ark.....Professionals built the Titanic.

07-02-13, 04:54 PM	#7
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Why would anyone want to hack a two bit outfit like Ubisoft? There's no logic in it. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

07-02-13, 10:46 PM	#9
garren In the Brig Join Date: May 2011 Location: Half-way to Hell Posts: 366 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	How's that DRM working out for you UBI?

07-03-13, 07:36 AM	#14
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I used a throw away email account which I binned years ago, feel free to spam away as all you get is a failed delivery notice. Same here, left them years ago. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!