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World of Warcraft's Brand New Rootkit

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the well-isn't-that-secure dept.

Captain Kirk writes "We all know that World of Warcraft has checked for hacks to ensure a safe game environment for all players. The latest version of these checks goes beyond anything seen so far in that what is being checked is now completely encrypted. Obviously this hits bot writers as can be seen from these complaints, But it also strikes at the privacy of all users. Now Blizzard has a tool that is encrypted and can run any type of scan, transfer any file or edit any document on your computer. That can't be right."

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  1. Where are the .... by iknownuttin · · Score: -1, Troll
    Trolls comparing Slashdot geeks/losers and WOW players!?!

    I wanted some entertainment during lunch!

    Man, Slashdot better hire some Troll editors/comic writers to give us folks some entertainment during lunch!

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  2. WoW's next expansion pack by circletimessquare · · Score: -1, Troll

    WoW's The Burning Crusade added the world of Draenor to Azeroth.

    Which, while exciting, pales in comparison to the upcoming expansion pack Papers, Please, featuring the world of Orwellian. Orwellian will feature exciting new dungeons like "Guantanamo" and "Abu Ghraib".

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