Warning! New Warden in 2.3 READ THIS!

[darkoff]

Well, it seems Blizzard has released yet another version of warden in 2.3... this time it's almost crazy what they've done with it.

And btw it's my first post here so dont flame me please^^.



Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain Kirk of Slashdot.org
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.


Here's WoWInsider's post:


Quote:
Originally Posted by WoWInsider.com
Tech community Slashdot is going mad over a little present Blizzard apparently included with patch 2.3 this week: a brand new version of Warden (the program Blizzard uses to check for hacks, bots, and keyloggers) that they say effectively gives Blizzard total control over our computers. The technical stuff is a little hard to understand, but apparently Warden is what's called a "polymorphic program"-- that means that it actually hides from anyone looking at it exactly what it's doing and which files it's changing with a random code. Obviously, Blizzard wants to keep the program's activities secret from attackers-- if a hacker knows what Warden does, then he can more easily avoid it.

In previous versions of Warden, this randomization was "easy to predict," but Slashdot is saying that the new version effectively hides from even the user exactly what Blizzard is doing on your computer. Now, there is no clear reason why Blizzard would want to do anything bad with your computer-- odds are that this new software is the most effective version they've yet developed at making sure you can play the game without fear of hacks or keyloggers, and that's all they want to do with it.

But you should know that, according to "Captain Kirk," who wrote this article, Blizzard effectively has access to anything and everything on your computer, and can now edit or retrieve information at will without even you knowing what has happened. There's no reason not to trust Blizzard-- they're a high profile company with a long reputation of developing great software. But if a wayward employee at Blizzard wanted to steal your private information from your computer, or install a virus or malware on your PC, we're being told that this program will let them do it without your knowledge. You agreed to this-- it's in Section 14 of the Terms of Use-- and so it's up to you whether you trust Blizzard with your computer or not.

WoW Insider has contacted Blizzard and asked them to clarify the situation if necessary-- we'll let you know if we hear anything from them.

So i guess this is the end for botters and hackers? And from now on i will stop playing "real" WoW and even stop playing on private servers becuz who knows what the maker of the sevrer can do?

EDIT: Forgot to say that this is Copied from wowhacks(dot)net but everyone from mmowned.com must know about this!

[facehump]

Well, if this is true, im already screwed, ive been botting alot since 2.3, and 2.3 has been out there quite a whilenow...

[Uncontrolable]

Life goes on, ban is ban.
I keep on gliding, untill i get banned.
Never ever had a single warning, or gm whispers or anything since 2.3.0 ^_^
I'd just move on, **** teh ban ^^ But thats me ^^
Also, I would've noticed if I had a ban :P haha

EDIT: Also, wanted to say thank you ^^

[2dgreengiant]

bah glider is too kool for this also just rename your programes to Windows Media Player or something :P

[Glitchy]

Why does every one Keep reposting OLD information. This is not new information all this info has been known since day 1 of patch 2.3 and there are already work arounds for it.

[susy]

Thatswhy there folder lockers/hiders/passworders

[Raquel Peres]

Meh, Blizz comes up with new versions of its "legal Eula spyware" and people will find a way around it. No program is perfect and it definitely won´t stop the will of so many people to fool it.

[bl@cK!]

i trust isxwarden
Innerspace for teh win!

[Sebbe123]

If you want more info on the subject: On Warden

[Chenquie]

Yeah! When they released 2.3 patch glider shut the whole thing down. So they added some more security shizzle n stuff. Then couple of hours later they put it back up and it's now SAFE to bot.

[Gothian]

Warning From Weeks Ago!!!

[Wallous]

Hehe if they do anything on my computer, then I just report them for hacking and then they get a big problem... :P

[Tyler Durden]

Hehe if they do anything on my computer, then I just report them for hacking and then they get a big problem... :P

Thing is... You don't know if they do it, when they do it or even how they do it. It's just done. and also there's no evidence towards their software.
So. what'cha gonna do?

[darkoff]

well im sorry guys alot of my friends have been banned recently and i wanted to see why and how and then i saw these and just wanted to warn you but as you guys said alrdy this have alrdy been posted. im sorry and it's my first post so dont be harsh on me :<

[auzy]

this is kinda creepy
thanks for sharing the info.