got hacked, how to verify a clean/secure PC?

[shadowlord63]

Every one always seems to believe that they have a virus or logger when their accounts get hacked. Any one ever think that maybe you recently (within last 90 days) registered at a site that has used that registration information to hack your accounts? I know a guy who specifically made a website with WoW info just so he could hack WoW players accounts because alot of times people use the same info to register at sites that is used on their accounts. This may not be the case here but it happens ALOT.

[EaTCarbS]

Every one always seems to believe that they have a virus or logger when their accounts get hacked. Any one ever think that maybe you recently (within last 90 days) registered at a site that has used that registration information to hack your accounts? I know a guy who specifically made a website with WoW info just so he could hack WoW players accounts because alot of times people use the same info to register at sites that is used on their accounts. This may not be the case here but it happens ALOT.

Yes, but it doesn't hurt to check, now does it?

[shadowlord63]

That's why I said "This may not be the case here"

[JohnGabriel]

Every one always seems to believe that they have a virus or logger when their accounts get hacked. Any one ever think that maybe you recently (within last 90 days) registered at a site that has used that registration information to hack your accounts? I know a guy who specifically made a website with WoW info just so he could hack WoW players accounts because alot of times people use the same info to register at sites that is used on their accounts. This may not be the case here but it happens ALOT.

That is true but you cant remove the authenticator knowing just email/password.

This seems a hack on Blizzard, not malware on his computer.

[tatanka7th]

"I know a guy who specifically made a website with WoW info just so he could hack WoW players accounts because alot of times people use the same info to register at sites that is used on their accounts"

How would that help with the authenticator?

[Sservis]

I tend to be in agreement that it's likely outside his PC. and likely was too pedantic in my prior post. I'd still opt for scanning with a boot DVD. If anything turns up, research it and see what it was. If a lot of stuff turns up, then it might be better to start fresh and also put in place a plan to avoid a repeat. A quick search in general for boot DVDs turned up an older MVP post on battle.net at http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/2089279493#8 with links to a number of options (as of 2011, may not all still be live)

[Cptan]

Or hacked by pet, girlfriend or wife? Or even the US government!? This world has gone mad and chaotic, never know...

Sorry, OT. Can't help it...

On a serious note, please let us know the answer to the hack, should you found one. Thanks in advance.

[olsondw]

I have run a few scans on my PC and everything is coming up clean. I don't think I have an issue with the PC, but I will be rebuilding just to be safe.

Blizzard posted this last night: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/10310774/

[JohnGabriel]

I know longer subscribe but my accounts have several million gold total and I worry that when I eventually go back it will be gone.

My authenticator is still attached to the account, hopefully thats safe enough. Knew a guildie once that quit playing but he was hacked and his account turned into a trial so they could log in and take his gold.

[olsondw]

Here an overview of what is going on: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/to...634?page=9#173

Some people are saying even accounts that haven't been used in months are getting hacked. Remote AH has been down since Saturday for maintenance.