Ubisoft hacked, account info accessed

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An unnamed Ubisoft website has been hacked, and usernames, email addresses and password information has been compromised. Ubisoft claims that no finanical information was obtained but in an "abundance of caution" wants folks to change their passwords.

While Ubisoft's Uplay service is never mentioned specifically, as the only system housing customer data, it's a safe bet Uplay was used to access this information. Last year, a browser exploit was identified with the Uplay plug-in that endangered users by allowing certain malicious websites access to player computers.

Ubisoft introduced Uplay back in 2009 as a cross-game interface allowing for digital distribution and social services across Ubisoft games. In February, Ubisoft added third-party games from studios including EA, Warner Bros. and Focus Home Interactive.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/07/02/ubisoft-hacked/#continued

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FYIPosted:

I think they do it so they can try and steal things to sell

UG_UnknownPosted:

Reset-Glitch-Hack me to i dont understand why they would need to hack them?


Me Either!

PlusnetPosted:

RaheemSterling_31 Don't understand why they would feel the need to hack them!


I agree. I don't see why either.

PlusnetPosted:

Katsumi
BDB
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lel Ah, that sucks for Ubisoft and it's users :/


Yes it really does, darn shame.


I know right, bad publicity and users lost their accounts...


The bad publicity is the main thing that worries the company. Lucky that i didn't have an account


Same with me.

LWRPosted:

Don't understand why they would feel the need to hack them!

neboPosted:

Katsumi
BDB
imgur
lel Ah, that sucks for Ubisoft and it's users :/


Yes it really does, darn shame.


I know right, bad publicity and users lost their accounts...


The bad publicity is the main thing that worries the company. Lucky that i didn't have an account


I think I have an account ._. hopefully it's safe

KatsumiPosted:

BDB
imgur
lel Ah, that sucks for Ubisoft and it's users :/


Yes it really does, darn shame.


I know right, bad publicity and users lost their accounts...


The bad publicity is the main thing that worries the company. Lucky that i didn't have an account

PlusnetPosted:

Well...that's the downfall of them.

neboPosted:

imgur
lel Ah, that sucks for Ubisoft and it's users :/


Yes it really does, darn shame.


Other than the fun of it, I think hacking a company is stupid

MentalistPosted:

imgur
lel Ah, that sucks for Ubisoft and it's users :/


Yes it really does, darn shame.


I know right, bad publicity and users lost their accounts...


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