Aselin's FFXI Notepad

For the first part of this series, after much thinking, I will look at one of the most important aspects of an MMO– security.  A year ago, players were the subject of various exploits because their computers were unprotected from vulnerabilities found in Javascript and Adobe Flash.  The people behind RMT activities managed to slip code in their own banner ads that are displayed on various FFXI-related websites.  This code allowed the “RMT hackers” access to player’s accounts, keylog their PlayOnline ID and password and take control of the account.  Players to their surprise and disappointment have found months and years of hard work gone in an instant.  Many of their characters had their Rare/Ex equipment gears dropped and were stripped of everything and sold.

read more »

Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts