Hackers Beware

Let's get one thing straight. Hacking is a problem for all web sites. Stardoll included. This past summer many of us witnessed Stardoll's most major hack (info here) and their amazing and quick recovery. But hacking comes in many forms and hackers continue to daily attack our favorite site. 

I am not writing this post to open old wounds, quite the contrary. It is very important we as Stardoll members know how to keep our accounts safe and secure. Knowing how to spot a hacker, stop them, and prevent hacking from happening can help keep your personal account and all of stardoll safe. 

Spotting a hacker is fairly easy. Any message you may receive from any member saying that you have won free stardollars, or telling you to try a site that gives out free stardollars is a hacker. They want to lead you to a site (sometimes a site that looks just like stardoll) where you enter your account and personal information so that they may steal it and use it. Never give out your personal information to ANYONE! Even if you think they are a friend and are just offering a free makeover. Not only does it jeopardize your account it is against Stardoll rules and can result in account termination. 

Make sure to report a hack or hacker as soon as you can. Hackers aren't always out for your personal account but to hack the site. Here is an example of a hacker and what signs to look for. 

Relentless never ending broadcasting. This is a tricky one because members do often broadcast repeatedly, but as you can see this broadcast has been going on for some time, Several hours actually. And the message doesn't really benefit the user.

 

When you visit the user you can see obvious anomalies. Like their doll or suite are modified in a way that is impossible. In this case the doll in the above photo is missing her facial features. And even though her presentation states that she isn't a hacker, she clearly is. 

Another sigh would be rediculously priced items in their starbazaar. Sometimes over priced and sometimes underpriced for 1 or 0 stardollars. Do not support hackers by buy hair designs or bazaar items for 0 or 1sd. Report it immediately. This hacker could be targeting buyers, 

Basically if someone is breaking the rules report it! Keep Stardoll safe for all of us. We love the freedom of creativity and the openness stardoll provides us with. Let's make sure no one is taking advantage and ruining ours and others fun. Take the Stardoll Safety Quiz and keep up to date on Stardoll's One Stop Rules. Make a pledge to Keep Stardoll Safe and be a Stardoll Hero.