Account hacked, access restored but person still logged into my account

Account hacked, access restored but person still logged into my account

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Posted by: TimSlayer.3784

TimSlayer.3784

Greetings,

I had received an e-mail about a month ago about someone trying to access my account from China. I changed my password and everything, but then last night I tried to log on for the first time in about a month because I’ve been too busy to game, and realized my account had been compromised. I changed the password (even though I didn’t have my product key because it was never e-mailed to me with my pre-order) through customer service with my credit card info, and I have the account. But the person has been logged in since 1 hour before they changed my password and is still on. I can’t disconnect them with the account management page so should I assume when they get off they won’t have my new password? I’m 99% positive my e-mail didn’t get hacked because my information is secure, no idea how my account was even accessed in China in the first place…

Also when I get it back I have a new Charr Mesmer character, thanks hacker

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Posted by: Gaile Gray

Gaile Gray

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You should contact Support by updating your ticket. They should be able to help.

Gaile Gray
Communications Manager
Guild & Fansite Relations; In-Game Events
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Account hacked, access restored but person still logged into my account

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Posted by: TimSlayer.3784

TimSlayer.3784

I told them that they were still logged in and they misunderstood it as someone logged in after I changed my password, so they locked me out and told me my e-mail address is compromised. Do not have a serial code because I never received one when I digitally pre-ordered the game. Hoping they will unlock it provided with my credit card infomation I used to buy the game… looks like a lot of people did not receive a serial code with their digital purchase.

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Posted by: DonQuack.9025

DonQuack.9025

Now I may be mistaken but didn’t you have to enter your serial key to register your account?

Actually as I think more about it, Im reasonably sure, you had to enter your key. I have bought accounts for friends and had to give them the key so they could register an account.

Concerns about HoT pre-order? Check here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am9gVQB8gss

Account hacked, access restored but person still logged into my account

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Posted by: TimSlayer.3784

TimSlayer.3784

Got the digital pre-order from Guild Wars 2.com

There is something very strange here, the first and only e-mail I received from Guild Wars 2 was the Shadow of the Mad King event e-mail. My account got compromised and they have it locked down, how can I even prove that I own it without the serial code? I wish I realized that I never received one earlier. Can I prove ownership by providing credit card information? I am 100% sure my e-mail is not compromised, I would think my paypal and other information would have been stolen if it were, not just my GW2 account. Something is going very bad at ncsoft security…

Account hacked, access restored but person still logged into my account

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Posted by: TimSlayer.3784

TimSlayer.3784

Now I may be mistaken but didn’t you have to enter your serial key to register your account?

Actually as I think more about it, Im reasonably sure, you had to enter your key. I have bought accounts for friends and had to give them the key so they could register an account.

I did a full search of my e-mail and saw nothing pertaining to a serial key…

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Posted by: Gaile Gray

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Gaile Gray

ArenaNet Communications Manager

Got the digital pre-order from Guild Wars 2.com

There is something very strange here, the first and only e-mail I received from Guild Wars 2 was the Shadow of the Mad King event e-mail. My account got compromised and they have it locked down, how can I even prove that I own it without the serial code? I wish I realized that I never received one earlier. Can I prove ownership by providing credit card information? I am 100% sure my e-mail is not compromised, I would think my paypal and other information would have been stolen if it were, not just my GW2 account. Something is going very bad at ncsoft security…

First, I merged forum posts as we don’t need two concurrent discussions about this same issue.

Secondly, those who purchase through buy.guildwars2.com will receive an email, although it may go to spam, junk, or be blocked by security before it even reaches you. (Obviously there is nothing we can do about that, with our regret.)

Please continue your discussion with Support. They will do their best to help you. (If you find you still need help after three days, feel free to post in the Tickets for Review sticky thread.)

Gaile Gray
Communications Manager
Guild & Fansite Relations; In-Game Events
ArenaNet