Xbox Live players get revenge by booting others...

[SS]Chief · 02-22-2009

From this article.

Updated 4:30 p.m. PST with latest Microsoft comment.
Some Xbox Live players are finding that winning has its drawbacks.
Microsoft said it is investigating reports that people are using malicious software to disrupt Xbox Live players' Internet connections in malicious attacks.
"In our continued effort to help provide a safer and more secure experience for our community of more than 17 million members, we are investigating reports of a malicious Web site that attempts to lure Xbox LIVE members into providing personal information," Microsoft said in a statement on Friday.
"Phishing is an unfortunate and common threat on the Internet, and this problem is not related to the Xbox LIVE service," the statement said. "We encourage people to only do business with trusted Web sites and never enter personal information on unfamiliar sites."
Malicious software is being used by attackers to do things like temporarily shut down a game player's console or even an entire game with a denial-of-service attack targeting the IP address, according to Chris Boyd, director of malware research at Facetime Communications, the BBC News reported on Friday.
Sophisticated hackers are selling their Xbox Live attack services to others via the Internet underground for as little as $20, the report said.

This is so sad that folks have to do this.....

DatGuy · 02-22-2009

yeah I read about that....just sad

[SS]Shooter · 02-22-2009

How the hell does it work?

DatGuy · 02-22-2009

they find the IP of your xbox and flood it with packets

[SS]Wally · 02-23-2009

They did this on Socom back in the day.

Chenzo · 02-23-2009

lols.

welcome to the internets.

Anytime you go to a website they can see your IP. While most people's IP rotate, it doesn't happen daily. Then all it takes is a DOS attack on that IP (literally hundreds of requests to your computer) and yer ping skyrockets.

AEJustin1 · 02-23-2009

wow that's crazy stuff

02-22-2009	#1
[SS]Chief Brew Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Desert Posts: 7,070	Xbox Live players get revenge by booting others... From this article. Updated 4:30 p.m. PST with latest Microsoft comment. Some Xbox Live players are finding that winning has its drawbacks. Microsoft said it is investigating reports that people are using malicious software to disrupt Xbox Live players' Internet connections in malicious attacks. "In our continued effort to help provide a safer and more secure experience for our community of more than 17 million members, we are investigating reports of a malicious Web site that attempts to lure Xbox LIVE members into providing personal information," Microsoft said in a statement on Friday. "Phishing is an unfortunate and common threat on the Internet, and this problem is not related to the Xbox LIVE service," the statement said. "We encourage people to only do business with trusted Web sites and never enter personal information on unfamiliar sites." Malicious software is being used by attackers to do things like temporarily shut down a game player's console or even an entire game with a denial-of-service attack targeting the IP address, according to Chris Boyd, director of malware research at Facetime Communications, the BBC News reported on Friday. Sophisticated hackers are selling their Xbox Live attack services to others via the Internet underground for as little as $20, the report said. This is so sad that folks have to do this..... "Give a man a beer, he'll waste an afternoon. But teach a man to brew, and he'll waste a lifetime!"

02-22-2009	#2
DatGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6,546	yeah I read about that....just sad DatGuy "doubts my connections".

02-22-2009	#3
[SS]Shooter CO of Recruit Instruction Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Recruit Re-Education Center Posts: 5,047	How the hell does it work? *Keep your ears buttered up while I set fire to the rain!*

02-22-2009	#4
DatGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6,546	they find the IP of your xbox and flood it with packets DatGuy "doubts my connections".

02-23-2009	#5
[SS]Wally ‘The Umbrella Man’ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN USA Posts: 8,674	They did this on Socom back in the day. "Guns don't kill people, lasers do." - Wally "I don't like repeat offenders, I like dead offenders". - Ted Nugent Born On Date: 1-30-2007

02-23-2009	#6
Chenzo Commies Beware Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norad Posts: 2,978	lols. welcome to the internets. Anytime you go to a website they can see your IP. While most people's IP rotate, it doesn't happen daily. Then all it takes is a DOS attack on that IP (literally hundreds of requests to your computer) and yer ping skyrockets.

02-23-2009	#7
AEJustin1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 1,232	wow that's crazy stuff If you don't stand behind our troops. Please feel free to stand in front of them... PROUD to be an AMERICAN!

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