warning PM from someone asking you to download a game

theymos

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Quote from: NLNico on June 19, 2014, 05:26:35 AM

Quick solution seems simple.. require 10(?) posts before you can send PMs?

I'd prefer to avoid this because I think that it's pretty common for people to create accounts just in order to send PMs to traders, etc. 0-post users are extremely limited on how frequently they can send PMs, though. That's why this spammer creates new accounts for ~every PM (requiring 2 CAPTCHAs and a new IP per account).

I'm looking into how to properly deal with this.

Sonny

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Quote from: NLNico on June 19, 2014, 05:26:35 AM

Quick solution seems simple.. require 10(?) posts before you can send PMs?

I believe such PM restriction was in place, back when the newbie jail was still there.

NLNico

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DiceSites.com owner

Quick solution seems simple.. require 10(?) posts before you can send PMs?

I also got that PM few weeks ago. Reported it but PM is actually not deleted.

The image is from a real site CoinRPG btw: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/coinrpg-a-bitcoin-rpg-game-406675

sgk

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!! HODL !!

Quote from: mprep on June 19, 2014, 05:14:13 AM

One too many zeros. It was 1700 PMs

Yep.

Here's two related threads:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/user-is-spreading-malware-via-pm-655823
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/forum-messaging-malware-655527

mprep

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In a world of peaches, don't ask for apple sauce

Quote from: sgk on June 19, 2014, 04:22:47 AM

If I recall correctly, there have been another attack of PMs for another game which provided a link to malware.
The site admin had to remove almost 17000 PM!

One too many zeros. It was 1700 PMs

Quote from: theymos on June 17, 2014, 07:32:05 PM

I deleted all of the PMs. There were about 1700 of them.

You should always report spam PMs. You won't be banned for inaccuracy.

Bizmark13

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Yup, I received it too. I went back to check today and now it's gone so theymos or one of the admins/mods must have deleted them all. It was probably a wallet stealer. I hope nobody actually got scammed.

sgk

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!! HODL !!

If I recall correctly, there have been another attack of PMs for another game which provided a link to malware.
The site admin had to remove almost 17000 PM!

ljudotina

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Got that PM yesterday....or was it day before...anyay, reported it to mods.

LiteCoinGuy

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In Satoshi I Trust

thx for that.

(normally i download everything from a strangers link Wink

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Justin00

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★YoBit.Net★ 350+ Coins Exchange & Dice

perhaps everyone could just ignore the PM...... not rocket science.
allthough I see its been suggested before.. but perhaps needs to be mentioned again

Parazyd

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Space Lord

I got this too... Ignored the PM and ignored the user.
Who knows what that could be? Maybe I should try running it in Sandboxie? Cheesy

shorena

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No I dont escrow anymore.

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/uesrmannrammortre-gamecoinrpg-wallet-stealing-trojan-654434
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/pm-scam-please-test-my-attached-rpgcoin-game-from-aiseitota-645094
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/user-is-spreading-malware-via-pm-655823

d57heinz

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Bitcoin Talks Bullshit Walks

same here I checked the link without the zip and it loads a website.. but we all know what it is

Today at 11:57 AM

You have just been sent a personal message by nokirinaao on Bitcoin Forum.

IMPORTANT: Remember, this is just a notification. Please do not reply to this email.

The message they sent you was:

Hello!
Please have a look at my new game. It's a Bitcoin inspired Action-RPG Game where you can earn ......

keithers

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This is the land of wolves now & you're not a wolf

Quote from: elrapido on June 18, 2014, 10:44:23 PM

Got that PM too, what's the malware inside it then?

I don't think anyone here is going to run it and report back. If they do, they will probably start a new thread saying "Help, I downloaded a new game and all my BTC disappeared!"

jc01480

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Nope..

Quote from: elrapido on June 18, 2014, 10:44:23 PM

Got that PM too, what's the malware inside it then?

Run it and get back to us! (J/K!)

elrapido

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Got that PM too, what's the malware inside it then?

lihuajkl

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I guess it will not get you earn BTC, but steal you BTC. Never trust unknow file.

jc01480

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Nope..

Reported that a day or two ago. No feedback. Would like to run it in a sandbox and see what it really is.

smoothie

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LEALANA Bitcoin Grim Reaper

lol it is equivalent to someone saying "here stick yourself with this needle".

Not knowing where it has been or what it has on its surface.

franky1

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someone is asking members of this forum to download a zip file via PM.

DO NOT

Quote from: cligilstorsal link=profile;u=345285

Hello!
Please have a look at my new game. It's a Bitcoin inspired Action-RPG Game where you can earn REAL bitcoins by doing quests. It's still beta, and I really need some feedback! Does it run smoothly on your PC? It won't take you more than 5 minutes! Help us to make this game the best it can be! Thank you in advance!

http://[Suspicious link removed].com/download/[Suspicious link removed]v.0.94.zip x32/x64 10.434 mb (win XP/Win 7/Win 8/8.1)

all beta testers will get a free registration key for life

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