Fake RC Security Hole E-mail (from: stefan@Graalonline.com)

Spark910 · #1 02-12-2004, 10:22 AM

Do NOT download these files. You should only need to download these files for RC etc from the graalonline.com website and no where else so do not download this.

Quote:

Message in E-Mail
Hello, there has been a security hole found in the latest RCs that can allow hackers to gain access or steal personal files and passwords while the RC is connected, it is critical that all staff get the latest hotfix on a secure undisclosed server to fix this problem and can be downloaded at http://www.************.com/private/work.htm

Thought · #2 02-12-2004, 10:50 AM

Shouldn't you censor that domain?

URBANLEGEND · #3 02-12-2004, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Thought
Shouldn't you censor that domain?

why? unixmad might want to federaly prossicute them

WanDaMan · #4 02-12-2004, 02:56 PM

It's so obvious that it's fake, If they was a new RC wouldn't they just upload on graals domain, not a crap one? lol

Darlene159 · #5 02-12-2004, 02:57 PM

The domain should be removed, he can send it to Unixmad

WanDaMan · #6 02-12-2004, 02:58 PM

I clicked the domain, nothing? x.x!
Good job i'm not on graal comp

Angel · #7 02-12-2004, 04:44 PM

It uses ActiveX (Hope ya had it disabled

) It will write over and over to a text file, Will slow down your computer because of the large amount of writting but really not very dangerous.
Spark should censor that URL, I'll go ahead and do it for him

WanDaMan · #8 02-12-2004, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Angel
It uses ActiveX (Hope ya had it disabled ) It will write over and over to a text file, Will slow down your computer because of the large amount of writting but really not very dangerous.
Spark should censor that URL, I'll go ahead and do it for him

It's actually faster, and i'm downloading VB, Lol. O-well

My virus scanner would detect it if anything major has happend. Thanks angel

haunter · #9 02-12-2004, 05:54 PM

Thanks for the heads-up, kiddo!

davidpsy · #10 02-12-2004, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Angel
It uses ActiveX (Hope ya had it disabled ) It will write over and over to a text file, Will slow down your computer because of the large amount of writting but really not very dangerous.
Spark should censor that URL, I'll go ahead and do it for him

Just wondering how do you disable activeX?

Spark910 · #11 02-12-2004, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by davidpsy

Just wondering how do you disable activeX?

Found it now: Guide for IE

1) Tools > Internet Options > Security
2) Internet > Custom Level
3) Change/Disable What You Want > Ok
4) Apply > Ok > DONE

protagonist · #12 02-12-2004, 07:57 PM

I got that email too, but I just laughed and deleted it.

davidpsy · #13 02-12-2004, 08:10 PM

I have active x disabled now but what does active x do/used for anyway?

WanDaMan · #14 02-12-2004, 08:42 PM

I'm not disabling

O-well, lol

osrs · #15 02-12-2004, 09:48 PM

Don't think anyone would believe it.

G_yoshi · #16 02-13-2004, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by protagonist
I got that email too, but I just laughed and deleted it.

I am not that special

Ziro_Vitrudestec · #17 02-13-2004, 05:49 AM

I wouldn't trust an e-mail that says it's from any of the graal staff unless it's personalized and shows it wasn't mass e-mailed.... but just written for me

Unlikely I guess

davidpsy · #18 02-13-2004, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ziro_Vitrudestec
I wouldn't trust an e-mail that says it's from any of the graal staff unless it's personalized and shows it wasn't mass e-mailed.... but just written for me
Unlikely I guess

Dont give them any ideas!

Spark910 · #19 02-13-2004, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ziro_Vitrudestec
I wouldn't trust an e-mail that says it's from any of the graal staff unless it's personalized and shows it wasn't mass e-mailed.... but just written for me
Unlikely I guess

You dont need to trust that, if its asking you for a password or to download anything, then don't. Also if its asking you to click a URL, then done.

Loriel · #20 02-13-2004, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by davidpsy
Just wondering how do you disable activeX?

Install a secure and more standards compliant web browser, please.

Thought · #21 02-13-2004, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Loriel

Install a secure and more standars compliant web browser, please.

standards.

R0bin · #22 02-14-2004, 12:07 AM

I like how microsoft takes said standards, and mutates them unrecognisably, and calls them "features"

XiLe · #23 02-14-2004, 06:23 PM

I use Microsoft but only so I can return this PC in a week when Gateway tells me "Sorry, sir, we couldn't fix your problem with the computer fan chipped in half, even though it's under warranty."

Firefox is definitely a good IE alternative, considering it's more secure so you don't lose your Graal account, has more built-in features (popup blocker, cookie controls). And I don't see why anybody would open up an email from Stefan containing a link anywhere besides Graal... he doesn't do that.

Milkdude99 · #24 02-14-2004, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by protagonist
I got that email too, but I just laughed and deleted it.

I did too, like sure huh huhhh right..

HoudiniMan · #25 02-15-2004, 05:52 AM

Got a new one saying go to http://www.****-online.org/lastmeasure

His host is going to be pisssssed when they get my e-mails.

superb · #26 02-15-2004, 10:16 AM

Firefox is such a retarded name. They should have left it Firebird.

Spark910 · #27 02-15-2004, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by superb
Firefox is such a retarded name. They should have left it Firebird.

Oh right, didn't know they renamed it. Damn that name REALLY sucks.

superb · #28 02-15-2004, 01:07 PM

I'm reluctant to upgrade to 0.8 because of the goofy name.

Thought · #29 02-15-2004, 01:11 PM

They renamed it due to copyright issues, besides, Firefox is a more unique name anyway, I prefer it.

superb · #30 02-15-2004, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Thought
They renamed it due to copyright issues, besides, Firefox is a more unique name anyway, I prefer it.

Yeah I knew why they did it, but it reminds me too much of Starfox. How much of an improvement is .8 over .7?

Mustang1988 · #31 02-16-2004, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by superb

Yeah I knew why they did it, but it reminds me too much of Starfox. How much of an improvement is .8 over .7?

It has a new icon.