ESEA turned anti-cheat client into BTC miner

One of the times that I accessed this page I was given this error, for people who aren't using a browser capable of detecting this kind of thing (although I don't know how serious these detections really are).

Danger: Malware Ahead!

Chromium has blocked access to this page on play.esea.net.

Content from bjskosherbaskets.com, a known malware distributor, has been inserted into this web page. Visiting this page now is very likely to infect your Mac with malware.

Re: ESEA turned anti-cheat client into BTC miner

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Post by stoic » Wed, May 01, 2013, 4:21 AM UTC

This subscription has been cancelled.

Re: ESEA turned anti-cheat client into BTC miner

#7

Post by ninguem2 » Wed, May 01, 2013, 4:21 AM UTC

saurik wrote: post #5

One of the times that I accessed this page I was given this error, for people who aren't using a browser capable of detecting this kind of thing (although I don't know how serious these detections really are). Danger: Malware Ahead! Chromium has blocked access to this page on play.esea.net. Content from bjskosherbaskets.com, a known malware distributor, has been inserted into this web page. Visiting this page now is…

Is this for real? I just went to this page on a mac. Did not get any warning or any other signs. What should I look for? Finally can the mods please remove this link, if this is confirmed?

Re: ESEA turned anti-cheat client into BTC miner

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Post by saurik » Wed, May 01, 2013, 4:24 AM UTC

ninguem2 wrote: post #7

saurik wrote: post #5

One of the times that I accessed this page I was given this error, for people who aren't using a browser capable of detecting this kind of thing (although I don't know how serious these detections really are). Danger: Malware Ahead! Chromium has blocked access to this page on play.esea.net. Content from bjskosherbaskets.com, a known malware distributor, has been inserted into this web page. Visiting this page now is…

Is this for real? I just went to this page on a mac. Did not get any warning or any other signs. What should I look for? Finally can the mods please remove this link, if this is confirmed?

The second time I accessed it I did not get that; I imagine it is from some kind of rotated-in advertisement provider (although I don't see any ads).

Re: ESEA turned anti-cheat client into BTC miner

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Post by Pyramids » Wed, May 01, 2013, 4:25 AM UTC

This is about as bad as you can get for any kind of software developer. I'd rather run an installer that tries to install a toolbar than one that secretly mines Bitcoins. At least those which bundle toolbars generally inform you and provide an opt-out.

Although IANAL, the legality of this is highly questionable, considering the recent (mis?)usage of the Computer Fraud and Abuse act, and the fact that nothing in their EULA/ToS permits this kind of use case.

Re: ESEA turned anti-cheat client into BTC miner

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Post by stoic » Wed, May 01, 2013, 4:25 AM UTC

stoic wrote: post #6

This subscription has been cancelled.

well, looks like word travels fast: http://play.esea.net/index.php?s=forums&d=topic&id=4...