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OmegaDestroyer
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posted July 02, 2013 07:46 PM |
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Ubisoft reveals online secuirty breach
Ubisoft reveals online security breach.
The story so far:
Quote: Ubisoft is recommending that all account holders change their passwords in the wake of recent unauthorized access to its user database.
In a security update posted on the Ubisoft support site, the publisher revealed that unauthorized access to some of its online systems was recently gained through an exploit of one of its websites. That access point was quickly closed but during a follow-up investigation, Ubisoft learned that "data were illegally accessed from our account database, including user names, email addresses and encrypted passwords."
The good news is that Ubisoft doesn't store any payment information on its sites so no credit card numbers were lost, but user accounts are still potentially at risk. Ubisoft didn't specify how many users were affected by the breach but given that it is urging all users to change their passwords, it's a reasonable bet that the number roughly falls somewhere between "we don't know" and "everyone." The company also recommended password changes on sites where the same or similar passwords are being used.
A forum thread has been created to answer any questions you may have regarding the breach, and of course Ubisoft sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks you for your understanding.
You may want to change your passwords to be on the safe side.
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You drink my blood and drown
Wrath and raving I will not stop
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Adrius
Honorable
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posted July 02, 2013 08:11 PM |
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And how do I switch password? Can't find any option in Uplay.
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OmegaDestroyer
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Fox or Chicken?
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posted July 02, 2013 08:18 PM |
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Beats me. I haven't used Uplay in ages.
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The giant has awakened
You drink my blood and drown
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Elodin
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Free Thinker
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posted July 02, 2013 08:43 PM |
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Gotta love online only DRM.
This is how I changed my password. I started STEAM, and started HOMM6 through STEAM.
When UPLAY came up on the left side there is a menu. The bottom link says, "Help." I clicked on that. That took me to Ubisoft Support.
Under "latest news" there is a sentence that says, "As a result, we are recommending you to change your password by clicking this link." Click on that and it will send you an email you have to verify and once you do there will be a screen to change your password.
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Kareeah_Indaga
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posted July 03, 2013 12:47 PM |
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Storm-Giant
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
On the Other Side!
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posted July 03, 2013 08:30 PM |
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I followed the link provided on this tweet, though I got an email later on as well.
DRM always delivering. I miss the good times
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