~Di Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I'm probably being paranoid, but want to check out the email I got from BioWare about a NWN forum security breach. It directs me to a page where I'm instructed to choose a new password. Since I haven't been able to find any threads on the BioWare forums about this breach, and a cursory glance here doesn't show any discussion of it, can someone verify that this email was really from BioWare and there really was a breach? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgon Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 If there is no prompt to change your password when you log in normally then I'd say it sounds suspect. Bioware stores credit card information for its monopoly money system, so being extra careful is in order. Na na na na na na ... greg358 from Darksouls 3 PVP is a CHEATER. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Di Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 Hmm. I figured that everyone from the NWN forums would have received the email, and hoped that was being paranoid. I cannot access the "old" forums... Jade Empire, NWN, etc. It takes me to BioWare Social Network home. Since I am logged in automatically when I go there, nothing seems amiss... except the old forums being unavailable. I'm hoping others have gotten this email and can reassure me it's legit. There is nowhere at Bio's social forum to ask about it, since the social network only deals with Dragon Age and Mass Effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Old Bioware Forums hacked Basically, somebody gained access to the pre-social site NWN forums and pinched a bit of information here and there. From elsewhere on the net, I gather it was mostly account names and passwords (which means, if you use the same account name and password on other forums, it might be a good time to re-check and change your passwords), birth dates and some other trivial stuff. “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Di Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 Ah, so the email was legit. Thanks so very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volourn Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 According to BIo, no credit card info or anything valaube was stgolen since that info is on their new network not the old one. DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthe Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Meh, I didn't even think I had an account there. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidesco Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I got the e-mail as well. "My hovercraft is full of eels!" - Hungarian touristI am Dan Quayle of the Romans.I want to tattoo a map of the Netherlands on my nether lands.Heja Sverige!!Everyone should cuffawkle more.The wrench is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassat Hunter Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Same here. And I am pretty sure the only reason I got one was because it was required for "Bring down the Sky"... ^ I agree that that is such a stupid idiotic pathetic garbage hateful retarded scumbag evil satanic nazi like term ever created. At least top 5. TSLRCM Official Forum || TSLRCM Moddb || My other KOTOR2 mods || TSLRCM (English version) on Steam || [M4-78EP on Steam Formerly known as BattleWookiee/BattleCookiee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Same here. And I am pretty sure the only reason I got one was because it was required for "Bring down the Sky"... I got it too, and I only bought ME2 and DA:O. I did register that Cerberus thing too with ME2 though. “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsingham Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Same here. Boy am I glad they asked for all that needlessly intrusive personal data! "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labadal Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Got the mail too. My BioWare account was also linked to my EA account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthe Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 That's strange, the e-mail I got was sent to a different e-mail address from my current EA/Bioware account. So I really doubt it's related to the current accounts or DAO/ME2. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionavar Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I too got it fwiiw ... The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassat Hunter Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 That's strange, the e-mail I got was sent to a different e-mail address from my current EA/Bioware account. So I really doubt it's related to the current accounts or DAO/ME2. It's not... it's from the older boards. Forgot them too untill re-installing ME1 and all the pain that is involved in finding my ME1 BTTS key again... ^ I agree that that is such a stupid idiotic pathetic garbage hateful retarded scumbag evil satanic nazi like term ever created. At least top 5. TSLRCM Official Forum || TSLRCM Moddb || My other KOTOR2 mods || TSLRCM (English version) on Steam || [M4-78EP on Steam Formerly known as BattleWookiee/BattleCookiee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsingham Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Can anyone tell me if bioware stored any payment details. I don't recall putting anything like that on the system. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthe Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Can anyone tell me if bioware stored any payment details. I don't recall putting anything like that on the system. Not on the hacked server, at least. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I believe the problem is more if you are a slave to habit and use the same account name and password for several forums, social sites, internet stores etc. since that is an obvious thing to try if you have access to such information. Also, your email contact address may be of value to spammers. “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsingham Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Righto. No problem there. One advantage of paranoia is not re-using passwords. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthe Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Righto. No problem there. One advantage of paranoia is not re-using passwords. While the advantage of multiple personality disorder is not using the same accounts. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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