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Is our data safe?

• fatdan 3,379 Posts

  Mon, Nov 10 2014 1:03 PM

  CanineSupervisor:

  Many times these people are unaware how easy it is for someone to add a key-logger or some other type of malicious Trojan to most websites, i.e. porn, local businesses, etc., and by clicking on the site you have just allowed access to your system

  That's why I never open a unfamiliar email with a attachment...or click on any images!

  Most are unaware you can imbed an execute file in a image, hidden rollover buttons, etc...

  A good read for anyone who uses the internet...test your pc here too. One of the foremost security experts in the world(who's site was once shut down by a 13 yr old with a DOS attack LOL)

  https://www.grc.com/stevegibson.htm

  I had keystroke loggers on all my kids computers growing up...now I let them be...

  Welllll, except for the gps trackers on their/MY cars...LOL

  I loved it...

  "where did you go last night"

  "OHHH, we went over to Rachels house and watched movies"

  "OH really, when did Rachel move to St. Charles on Treecourt Ln., and why would anyone avg 65mph to get there"

  "WTF, how, ahhhh, Rachel moved yesterday"?

   

• YankeeJim 25,827 Posts

  Mon, Nov 10 2014 1:29 PM

  fatdan:

  That's why I never open a unfamiliar email with a attachment...or click on any images!

  This is paramount. Don't ever click on a link in an e-mail even if it comes from somebody you know. Address books get hijacked by viruses and are used to forward more of those links. You think it's coming from one of your contacts but it isn't.

  With the holiday shipping season upon us FedEx, UPS and the USPS all have phony links being disbursed under their name. You get notified that an attempt was made to deliver a package to you and failed and that you should click on the link to arrange pickup or delivery. BAM, you're infected if you do. Those delivery services do not work like that. PayPal gets the same attention with phony requests for your personal info or a request to log on to your account through the link provided. DON'T!

• jayw4862 3,364 Posts

  Mon, Nov 10 2014 7:39 PM

  WGTyphoon:

  Justacowboy you can contact our Customer Support and they will be able to assist you with that. This goes for anyone who is looking to have their CC information removed. Link to contact CS is below.

  Customer Support

  -WGTyphoon

  Thank you.

• dedBuNNy 1,919 Posts

  Mon, Nov 10 2014 8:30 PM

  I love it when people say this; "Well I'd never use my credit card on that website to buy anything."

  Then they'll turn around and use their debit card at the local variety store or corner gas station. 

  Your debit card is the single easiest piece of plastic you carry to 'peel or strip' and it's linked right into your bank account, which in turn has your account info attached to it, which has your personal and financial details as well as you credit history linked to it.... 

  If you have your credit card account managed properly none of that information is directly accessible from your card being 'stripped'. Only your accessible credit limit is.

  Or how about enabling NFC on your phone? The one that has your banking apps on it, as well as maybe your PayPal account accessing some store apps. LMAO.... People just have no clue.... and it's not their fault, they're told this stuff is secure and safe - It's not. 

  It's the wild west out there ..... cash is still king. 

• PRStevenson 842 Posts

  Tue, Nov 11 2014 1:52 AM

  overtheedge:

  PRStevenson:

  Hopefully WGT can respond and shed some light on the situation.

  WGT ???

  light or shade

  1yes1no:

  This all sounds like something that should be discussed with customer service, not on the public forum since it is based on "rumor".

  you don't know whether it's a rumour or a leak, that's what we want to establish?

  CanineSupervisor:

  Why would you not email WGT Member Services first, PR, and ask them before starting a "brush fire" in the forums?

  Because I want to see what others know about this? Is it just a rumour circulating or has financial data been stolen from WGT? It's not about starting a brush fire. I'm not accusing WGT of anything, I'm just looking for answers.

  CanineSupervisor:

  I'm quite sure...no...positive that WGT CC Transactions are handled in accordance with required industry standards.

  That was never questioned?

  CanineSupervisor:

  "Cracking" (not hacking, as you call it) the game code is considerably different from a security breach, people. Having an Sc.D in EE and Computer Science, I'm not going to explain how people "cheat" as you referenced. 

  I know the difference between 'cracking' and 'hacking' and guess what... I don't even have a Sc.D in EE and Computer Science but I'm sure it was important to mention that. I don't believe anyone asked for an explanation of cheating. 

  CanineSupervisor:

  Furthermore, All financial (Credit Card) data goes through a layered https: and nobody is going to "intercept" that encrypted data.

  I'm amazed at how many people here think WGT is a mom-and-pop operation..too funny.

  Your comment is too funny. I'm amazed by some people's ignorance and naivety in underestimating the ability of groups and individuals to hack sites, crack systems and steal data (financial or otherwise) by any means necessary. If encrypted government websites can be hacked and brought down it's not a stretch to imagine that WGT isn't exactly impervious to attacks.

  I understand that layered https keep our transactions safe but nobody has said this is the area of vulnerability. In fact we don't know whether any financial data has been lost/stolen or not? So instead of getting sidetracked, I'd just like to find out whether anything can be substantiated or whether this is just a rumour?

   

  CanineSupervisor:

  Best advice - CALM DOWN. If you store CC (to include PrePaids and Gift Cards) info on your personal computer, remove it, because if there is an issue, that's where the data leak is coming from.

  I'm quite calm, just looking for some helpful answers. Oddly you're the one writing CALM DOWN in block capitals?  Beyond that thank you for your tips on taking precautions. Though it doesn't address the questions in this post it's useful and helpful to know :)

• LOLserver 3,522 Posts

  Tue, Nov 11 2014 3:25 AM

  I just don't hope they hack my naked pics :-(......got enough trouble cancelling my credit card, making a new bank account and moving my little saves over.

  Eric

• CanineSupervisor 1,882 Posts

  Tue, Nov 11 2014 3:27 AM

  fatdan:

  Most are unaware you can imbed an execute file in a image, hidden rollover buttons, etc...

  A good read for anyone who uses the internet...test your pc here too. One of the foremost security experts in the world(who's site was once shut down by a 13 yr old with a DOS attack LOL)

  Good catch, Dan. I forgot to add that as well. Images are a wonderful source of executables.

  DOS (Denial of Service for anyone that is unaware) attacks are quite common. You would assume that a leading security expert would have taken greater care in protecting his website. DOS are mainly classified as 'nuisance-level attacks' as have been witnessed on many websites over the past several years and executed by people who learned it off of a video demo on YouTube.

  A former classmate and close friend of mine from Cambridge sent me a good one about 2 years ago - I clicked his email message and BAZINGA! I suddenly had 200 windows opening on my screen. I wanted to kick his a$$...instead I wrote a script and embedded it in the response email...he called me laughing (using expletives that I cannot repeat here) because his CD disc trays kept opening and closing until he performed a reboot. I call it the "Windows Cup Holder" It's a great practical joke if anybody wants it. LMAO !

  LOL @ your key-logger and GPS for the kids. Many parents nowadays are using that trick to monitor their children's internet activity and driving habits.

  @ Eric - PMSL !! You need to pw protect that file folder.

  @ YJ - Indeed. Watch for those phishing sites. Hopefully your web browser will detect them for you before you wake up Xmas morning and find you just spent $1000.00 in Bangkok at some massage parlor.

   

   

• royphillips1 1,278 Posts

  Thu, Nov 13 2014 3:37 AM

  l took wgt Typhoon Advice and contacted customer support Requesting my card Details to be removed from my Billing, they  passed my Request on to the Billing Dept and within a few Days it was removed, Emails of confirmation were sent by wgt its easy and very quick to do

                                                 Roy

• mssommer 30 Posts

  Thu, Nov 13 2014 4:47 AM

  royphillips1:

  l took wgt Typhoon Advice and contacted customer support Requesting my card Details to be removed from my Billing, they  passed my Request on to the Billing Dept and within a few Days it was removed, Emails of confirmation were sent by wgt its easy and very quick to do

                                                 Roy

  I have just made the same step. lets see how long it takes for them.

  Moe

• Dubfore 4,350 Posts

  Thu, Nov 13 2014 5:58 AM

  FFS!  If it's that easy, here's another question.

  How safe are those advertisers offering credits to sign/join up for their product? I know of one asking for a bank account info to deduct a dollar to 'verify' that the account and user are genuine.

  Like this one offering 700 credits for just a trial a sign up>>