Hackers and script kiddies have been using video gaming as their playground of late, making things a little annoying for those of us who use the affected services. The latest gaming network be affected is Raptr, the social-networking service for gamers. They’ve been hacked – and suggest you change your passwords immediately.
“Maintaining the highest level of security around your Raptr account information is of the utmost importance to us, so we’re very sorry to inform you that some Raptr user data may have been recently compromised in an attack similar to hacking activities that have targeted other high-profile sites and services such as Xbox Live and Sony’s PlayStation Network,” says Raptr CEO Dennis Fong.
“User names, email addresses, password hashes, and some first and last names may have been accessed. This means that although the passwords are hashed, users with weak passwords are vulnerable to unauthorized access.
“It’s important to note that our two-factor authentication system used for redeeming Raptr Reward Points ensures that even if your Raptr account was among those compromised, the points you’ve earned as a Raptr member are protected.”
“Although the potential risk to Raptr users is pretty minimal, we urge you to access any accounts on other sites and services in which you use the same login and password associated with your Raptr account and change the related password(s) immediately. We’re extremely sorry about this situation and are committed to further improving account security going forward.”
Raptr is gaming social network that allows players to share videos, tune their games, and earn rewards. It is not a social media network for clawed dinosaurs to find other reptiles to have casual sex.
Last Updated: February 2, 2015
Uberutang
February 2, 2015 at 13:12
That header image! 🙂
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 2, 2015 at 13:15
What? No statement from the hackers saying how they did it for the greater good & we should thank them? What’s the world coming to!?
Captain JJ the crafter
February 2, 2015 at 13:24
Maybe they’re just modest.
Hammersteyn
February 2, 2015 at 13:29
Raptors and lizards are kinda related so maybe it wasn’t them?
Captain JJ the crafter
February 2, 2015 at 13:30
Technically not, but we are obviously all descended from aliens. So you’re not wrong. ;P
Admiral Chief
February 2, 2015 at 13:20
Oh lovely, lovely lovely lovely.
And this was on the 28th? And I got no email about it? Just lovely. AND I cannae log in.
Admiral Chief
February 2, 2015 at 13:25
Why oh why could they not hack me some more points?
Codefridge
February 3, 2015 at 08:33
Yeah I never got an email about this either. WTF?
Captain JJ the crafter
February 2, 2015 at 13:29
That header image is exactly why I’m not excited for Jurassic World.
Hammersteyn
February 2, 2015 at 13:30
He’s also known as Dinolord in the movie
Captain JJ the crafter
February 2, 2015 at 13:31
If he’s not a rapper then there’s just no point in the movie at all.
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 2, 2015 at 13:31
If he was called Dino-Rider they’d be able to sell some toys.
Captain JJ the crafter
February 2, 2015 at 13:31
That was a killer animated series.
Hammersteyn
February 2, 2015 at 13:32
lol
Michelle
February 3, 2015 at 11:03
Why’s he not riding them but is on a bike?
If he wants to look badass he should be on the man-eating beast.
WitWolfy
February 2, 2015 at 15:21
Haven’t used Raptr in years, one day it just all of a sudden stopped tracking my PS3 games so I stopped using it.
Raptor Rants A Lot:Original #7
February 2, 2015 at 15:27
I had to reset my password using the forgotten password link. My password didn’t work 0_o