So some Russian thundercunt shitlord stole my Steam (and email) account today. I got it back by first getting my email account back, then my Steam, but the thing is I have no idea how he got into my email in the first place, and was curious if anyone had any experience with this.
When I recovered my email account I noticed some Steam password reset emails that were already read, so I assume he got into my Hotmail account first. Me and my brother have both had this happen in the past. Is it a security issue with Hotmail? I'm wondering if I should change the email I use for Steam to a Gmail account.
Thoughts?
Edit: Oh Steam showed me this when I got my account back:
http://puu.sh/4f5jD.png
So some Russian thundercunt shitlord stole my Steam (and email) account today. I got it back by first getting my email account back, then my Steam, but the thing is I have no idea how he got into my email in the first place, and was curious if anyone had any experience with this.
When I recovered my email account I noticed some Steam password reset emails that were already read, so I assume he got into my Hotmail account first. Me and my brother have both had this happen in the past. Is it a security issue with Hotmail? I'm wondering if I should change the email I use for Steam to a Gmail account.
Thoughts?
Edit: Oh Steam showed me this when I got my account back:
[img]http://puu.sh/4f5jD.png[/img]
you have a keylogger or use the same password too much (maybe you're on one of the account dump lists where they have an email and password for some other login, but because you use the same passwords for email and other thing they get in).
you have a keylogger or use the same password too much (maybe you're on one of the account dump lists where they have an email and password for some other login, but because you use the same passwords for email and other thing they get in).
@Above He has SG on, look at what the tab says.
I would recommend Gmail.
Even if you were keylogged, they would need your phone in order to access your gmail. Best security, imo, since no one overseas can just steal your phone. At least I hope not.
Hotmail also has pretty weak security. Easy for people to SE their way into your account. There's also the chance that you are either key-logged or went to a fake sign-in site.
@Above He has SG on, look at what the tab says.
I would recommend Gmail.
Even if you were keylogged, they would need your phone in order to access your gmail. Best security, imo, since no one overseas can just steal your phone. At least I hope not.
Hotmail also has pretty weak security. Easy for people to SE their way into your account. There's also the chance that you are either key-logged or went to a fake sign-in site.
I think I used my old Hotmail pass for a few accounts, but I don't remember which ones..not any important ones though.
Might be a keylogger. I have Steam set to auto log-in, but somewhat recently entered my Hotmail password in. I did do a search with Anti-Malware and SpyBot. AM didn't find anything but SpyBot found a bunch of "Win32.Downloader.gen". A Google search of that gives some pretty vague descriptions that make it sound like it could be anything.
Edit:
#4. Good point about the phone security, didn't think about that. I'll switch it over.
I think I used my old Hotmail pass for a few accounts, but I don't remember which ones..not any important ones though.
Might be a keylogger. I have Steam set to auto log-in, but somewhat recently entered my Hotmail password in. I did do a search with Anti-Malware and SpyBot. AM didn't find anything but SpyBot found a bunch of "Win32.Downloader.gen". A Google search of that gives some pretty vague descriptions that make it sound like it could be anything.
Edit:
#4. Good point about the phone security, didn't think about that. I'll switch it over.
zigzterI think I used my old Hotmail pass for a few accounts, but I don't remember which ones..not any important ones though.
Might be a keylogger. I have Steam set to auto log-in, but somewhat recently entered my Hotmail password in. I did do a search with Anti-Malware and SpyBot. AM didn't find anything but SpyBot found a bunch of "Win32.Downloader.gen". A Google search of that gives some pretty vague descriptions that make it sound like it could be anything.
Edit:
#4. Good point about the phone security, didn't think about that. I'll switch it over.
Never heard of SpyBot. There are only 2 scanners you will ever need: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (I assume that's what you mean by AM) and Microsoft Security Essentials. They are the best scanners out there and both free. You can also use VirusTotal to scan URL's and apps in case you are really nervous.
Also, this isn't mine, but it's a tutorial on how to see if you are keylogged or not (for Windows peeps). This applies to times where the key-logger is FUD.
http://pastebin.com/m4E0yLpi
[quote=zigzter]I think I used my old Hotmail pass for a few accounts, but I don't remember which ones..not any important ones though.
Might be a keylogger. I have Steam set to auto log-in, but somewhat recently entered my Hotmail password in. I did do a search with Anti-Malware and SpyBot. AM didn't find anything but SpyBot found a bunch of "Win32.Downloader.gen". A Google search of that gives some pretty vague descriptions that make it sound like it could be anything.
Edit:
#4. Good point about the phone security, didn't think about that. I'll switch it over.[/quote]
Never heard of SpyBot. There are only 2 scanners you will ever need: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (I assume that's what you mean by AM) and Microsoft Security Essentials. They are the best scanners out there and both free. You can also use [url=https://www.virustotal.com/en/]VirusTotal[/url] to scan URL's and apps in case you are really nervous.
Also, this isn't mine, but it's a tutorial on how to see if you are keylogged or not (for Windows peeps). This applies to times where the key-logger is FUD.
http://pastebin.com/m4E0yLpi
microsoft security essentials is not the best scanner lol, but it's probably up there in terms of being free
spybot is an old school anti-spyware scanner
if you are really worried, i'd say reformat your computer and pay or do whatever to get kaspersky, nod32, or even norton antivirus/firewall installed to make sure you have at least some line of defense (but only one at a time, since installing two different security suites could cause really bad conflicts)
i'd also agree with the phone/email thing, but i'd be paranoid about losing my phone more than my email since i've just recently lost my phone while riding a rollercoaster (lol), although i'm sure there's a safeguard to reset your email key even without your phone
if you actually know what to look for, hijackthis is probably the best free thing to see if you have anything nasty, although it could also potentially ruin your computer if you remove the wrong files
microsoft security essentials is not the best scanner lol, but it's probably up there in terms of being free
spybot is an old school anti-spyware scanner
if you are really worried, i'd say reformat your computer and pay or do whatever to get kaspersky, nod32, or even norton antivirus/firewall installed to make sure you have at least some line of defense (but only one at a time, since installing two different security suites could cause really bad conflicts)
i'd also agree with the phone/email thing, but i'd be paranoid about losing my phone more than my email since i've just recently lost my phone while riding a rollercoaster (lol), although i'm sure there's a safeguard to reset your email key even without your phone
if you actually know what to look for, hijackthis is probably the best free thing to see if you have anything nasty, although it could also potentially ruin your computer if you remove the wrong files
use 2factor auth on your email man
use 2factor auth on your email man
Niko_JimszigzterI think I used my old Hotmail pass for a few accounts, but I don't remember which ones..not any important ones though.
Might be a keylogger. I have Steam set to auto log-in, but somewhat recently entered my Hotmail password in. I did do a search with Anti-Malware and SpyBot. AM didn't find anything but SpyBot found a bunch of "Win32.Downloader.gen". A Google search of that gives some pretty vague descriptions that make it sound like it could be anything.
Edit:
#4. Good point about the phone security, didn't think about that. I'll switch it over.
Never heard of SpyBot. There are only 2 scanners you will ever need: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (I assume that's what you mean by AM) and Microsoft Security Essentials. They are the best scanners out there and both free. You can also use VirusTotal to scan URL's and apps in case you are really nervous.
Also, this isn't mine, but it's a tutorial on how to see if you are keylogged or not (for Windows peeps). This applies to times where the key-logger is FUD.
http://pastebin.com/m4E0yLpi
Spybot was basically the best anti-spyware shit for 3+ years when I was in high school (and maybe middle school). Dunno if it's even necessary more since it's easier just to install noscript and browse smarter.
[quote=Niko_Jims][quote=zigzter]I think I used my old Hotmail pass for a few accounts, but I don't remember which ones..not any important ones though.
Might be a keylogger. I have Steam set to auto log-in, but somewhat recently entered my Hotmail password in. I did do a search with Anti-Malware and SpyBot. AM didn't find anything but SpyBot found a bunch of "Win32.Downloader.gen". A Google search of that gives some pretty vague descriptions that make it sound like it could be anything.
Edit:
#4. Good point about the phone security, didn't think about that. I'll switch it over.[/quote]
Never heard of SpyBot. There are only 2 scanners you will ever need: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (I assume that's what you mean by AM) and Microsoft Security Essentials. They are the best scanners out there and both free. You can also use [url=https://www.virustotal.com/en/]VirusTotal[/url] to scan URL's and apps in case you are really nervous.
Also, this isn't mine, but it's a tutorial on how to see if you are keylogged or not (for Windows peeps). This applies to times where the key-logger is FUD.
http://pastebin.com/m4E0yLpi[/quote]
Spybot was basically the best anti-spyware shit for 3+ years when I was in high school (and maybe middle school). Dunno if it's even necessary more since it's easier just to install noscript and browse smarter.
Alright, switched to Gmail, changed Gmail password and turned the 2-step auth on.
I'll try some of those keylogger finding techniques tomorrow.
Thanks dudes. <3
Alright, switched to Gmail, changed Gmail password and turned the 2-step auth on.
I'll try some of those keylogger finding techniques tomorrow.
Thanks dudes. <3
never Norton
ever
never
Fox, why
how could you
never Norton
ever
never
Fox, why
how could you
After I changed to gmail, I haven't been hacked.
But when I used hotmail I got hacked like 8 fucking times. Thankfully I still have my account.
After I changed to gmail, I haven't been hacked.
But when I used hotmail I got hacked like 8 fucking times. Thankfully I still have my account.
Are you people really recommending MBAM+MSSE and Norton?
Cmon, I thought you were into computers.
If you want free, go avast. Use MBAM to manually scan in safe mode if you think you are infected with something.
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Are you people really recommending MBAM+MSSE and [b]Norton[/b]?
Cmon, I thought you were into computers.
If you want free, go avast. Use MBAM to manually scan in safe mode if you think you are infected with something.
ez
Honestly, I'd recommend ESET Nod32 for antivirus if you want to go that route, but really it'd probably be better if you just got a Windows disk and just formatted to be 100% about everything.
Honestly, I'd recommend ESET Nod32 for antivirus if you want to go that route, but really it'd probably be better if you just got a Windows disk and just formatted to be 100% about everything.
Foxnorton antivirus/firewall
He might as well just install a virus.
MBAM only acts as an actual AV if it is registered, if it's just the free-version, it is a passive AV, meaning you have to manually run it and it's not actively scanning for threats (not hard to find a master code for it though). Regardless though, MBAM is what you want to run if you think you're infected, it's very thorough.
If anyone is looking for a very nice, granular AV, check out ESET. Probably the most in-depth I've ever been able to customize an AV. If you're looking to not pay for an AV though and not pirate a cracked version or master key, go with AVAST.
[quote=Fox]norton antivirus/firewall[/quote]
He might as well just install a virus.
MBAM only acts as an actual AV if it is registered, if it's just the free-version, it is a passive AV, meaning you have to manually run it and it's not actively scanning for threats (not hard to find a master code for it though). Regardless though, MBAM is what you want to run if you think you're infected, it's very thorough.
If anyone is looking for a very nice, granular AV, check out ESET. Probably the most in-depth I've ever been able to customize an AV. If you're looking to not pay for an AV though and not pirate a cracked version or master key, go with AVAST.