Manaburn, that was a mass email sent by Avatar of Kokusho, one of the admin. It was a mass warning that this had happened. You may not be at risk, but we're making sure everyone knows of the possibility.
The email was sent to everyone registered at the sight, using the email you registered with.
But the username listed in the email sent out doesn't match up with the username registered to that email, so how it is possible that that sight had that email? Not to mention that my hotmail account didn't receive an email.
Not sure. That's something I don't know. Check your UserCP to make sure the email you have on there isn't the one it was sent to? It might have sent to both registered and current, or just one or the other. It's just my guess.
Something I don't understand is that the only place in wich "Chabli" is my username is in MTGSalvation.
Can somebody with acces to that list look if my password was the name of a card with affinity? If yes, that means that some accounts are, in fact, from MTGS.
Anyway, I changed my password and thanks for the e-mail.
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The email was sent as a precautionary measure. It doesn't mean for a fact that your name is on the list. We're just making sure everyone knows so they can take their own precautions.
Not sure. That's something I don't know. Check your UserCP to make sure the email you have on there isn't the one it was sent to? It might have sent to both registered and current, or just one or the other. It's just my guess.
This account, registered with gmail (I just checked), received a warning about another account, registered with hotmail (I just checked). So either I didn't get 2 emails as I should've, or someone has already gained access to my hotmail account and deleted it...
Well, I doubt I was likely affected, but it's good to change passwords anyway when things like this happen. Thanks for the heads up.
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Thanks for the email. Although, if MTGS ever has to send out mass emails again, do it from an official email, rather than a gmail. I had to google the email address to even discover this thread and find out what is happening.
Yikes. Changing passwords for everything now. (Damn strong passwords. I can remember 14 weak passwords or one strong one. Neither is a good strategy.)]
Also running full spyware and virus checks on every computer I use.
P.S. Nai, I'm sent you a PM asking you to check the list for a few things.
Thanks for the email. Although, if MTGS ever has to send out mass emails again, do it from an official email, rather than a gmail. I had to google the email address to even discover this thread and find out what is happening.
Indeed- even though I'm not on the list, the only reason I found my way here is because I saw a 'Phishing scam' thread at WotC's forum, happened to log into my email today (not a frequent occurnece these days- its been 2-3 weeks) and thought "Heh- lemme see what's going on".
That said, I think staff is handling this as well as they can.
Grr. Any way to tell if I'm on the list? Could someone check for me or PM the list to me?
I usually use magicfreak32 as my username on other sites. Am I on the list? Please, I would really like to know if my financial information, etc is at risk...
"please confirm which account you are changing the password to?"
Lolwut?
Anyways, this whole thing is really bad news... Hope this clears up soon.
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As Nai has stated before, if you are interested in finding out whether or not you're on said list, you should PM Nai with the requested accounts (I asked about MTGS, eBay, and Paypal to be on the safe side). Just a heads-up to you all.
Anyway, Even though this isn't solved yet, I'd like to thank you for the quick warning. It was a bit strange to receive it from such a random account, but I changed it just in case, then I read this thread. As I've probably said before, I like how the work here is done.
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But the username listed in the email sent out doesn't match up with the username registered to that email, so how it is possible that that sight had that email? Not to mention that my hotmail account didn't receive an email.
My helpdesk should you need me.
Can somebody with acces to that list look if my password was the name of a card with affinity? If yes, that means that some accounts are, in fact, from MTGS.
Anyway, I changed my password and thanks for the e-mail.
My helpdesk should you need me.
This account, registered with gmail (I just checked), received a warning about another account, registered with hotmail (I just checked). So either I didn't get 2 emails as I should've, or someone has already gained access to my hotmail account and deleted it...
My helpdesk should you need me.
Commander
Ezuri, Renegade Leader (Aggro/Combo - Favorite)
Skullbriar, the Walking Grave (Sac and Grave hijinks)
Azusa, Lost but Seeking (Landfall hijinks)
Kaalia of the Vast (Heavily modded)
Standard
Waiting for Innistrad...
Extended
Hah!
Modern
Living End Cascade (RGB)
Legacy
Burn
Vintage
None
Casual
WB Aggro-Control
Green Stompy
Pink Floyd (UWr Wall Control)
Lunch Box (Fatty ramp)
D-Bag (White Control)
Level 13 Task Mage
I immediatly changed the important passwords.
You should do the same.
Well, I'll play it safe and password swap on all my relevant accounts...
Thanks, MTGS Staff, for the quick action and updates.
EDIT: Nothing insofar at Paypal or eBay, guess that's a good thing.
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Also running full spyware and virus checks on every computer I use.
P.S. Nai, I'm sent you a PM asking you to check the list for a few things.
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I was a Top 32 Contestant for RPG Superstar 2008!
Come take a look at my custom set, Lost Relics. (To be finished...eventually)
Check out the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game
Indeed- even though I'm not on the list, the only reason I found my way here is because I saw a 'Phishing scam' thread at WotC's forum, happened to log into my email today (not a frequent occurnece these days- its been 2-3 weeks) and thought "Heh- lemme see what's going on".
That said, I think staff is handling this as well as they can.
Magic scoresheet for download
Turn reference chart for download
I usually use magicfreak32 as my username on other sites. Am I on the list? Please, I would really like to know if my financial information, etc is at risk...
Makes me wonder about the HOW the phishing is happening considering I dont sign into NON offical crap.
Makes me wonder if something running in the background is phising
My helpdesk should you need me.
Lolwut?
Anyways, this whole thing is really bad news... Hope this clears up soon.
Added bonus: we're holding a songwriting contest in march with a registry drive going on right now! Check it out, plus the opportunity to earn $50!
My helpdesk should you need me.
Anyway, can someone please check to see whether my username is on the list if possible? Thanks:)
Thanks again, Nai.
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My helpdesk should you need me.
Anyway, Even though this isn't solved yet, I'd like to thank you for the quick warning. It was a bit strange to receive it from such a random account, but I changed it just in case, then I read this thread. As I've probably said before, I like how the work here is done.
B Ob Nixilis, The Fallen - EDH
R Red Deck Wins - Standard
R Burn- Legacy
RG Spiders! - Multiplayer
GW Enchantress -Casual
U/G Treshold - Casual
RGU Snake-Tongue Aggro-Control - Retired
W Old School Rebels! -Retired
My helpdesk should you need me.
My friend was getting hacked repeatedly for some game, and the onecare scanner found 3 different keyloggers on his comp (don't ask >_>).