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Password reset request daily.
Voiidiin
Member Posts: 817
in Guild Wars 2
Everyday since saturday 8-25-12 i have recieved an email from GW2 asking if i had requested a password reset. Obviously someone got my acct. details but i have no idea how. I never frequent websites considered "bad" for gamers.
I sent in a tickets with ANet , but i was curious if any of you had advice ? Thanks in advance.
Lolipops !
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Lolipops !
I've had the same thing twice now. I've reset my GW2 password to some epic combination. And also changed my gmail passwords and recovery details. The password reset emails I received were never read so I don't think my email account has been compromised.
Maybe some happy go lucky hackers having a whirl.
IMHO it sounds like attackers have a list of email/passwords (likely stolen from a gaming website) with your email address on it.
I'd assume:
- an attacker would first attempt to login to GW2 using the email/password from the list.
- an attacker would then do 'forgot password' using the email, and attempt to login to your email using the email/password from the list.
[not sure if anyone can think of anything else?]
Things I'd do:
- as ever, be absolutely certain that you do not re-use passwords. This is, by far, the easiest way to get hacked.
- run another virus/malware check 'just in case'.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/yzmic/arenanet_add_a_captcha_to_the_password_reset_form/
There you go.