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@Darkart: I have surfed the web with my gaming computer for 14 years, and I do not this problem. And the hacks this post is talking about is in relation to cheating, not compromising accounts.

@Darkart: This is completely untrue, all internet surfing takes is a little common sense and a couple backup defenses for if something gets through, I have only ever ONCE had to reinstall windows due to a virus or worm, and that was cuz the thing completely made a second fake copy of windows, locked the real one, and linked them so that it deleted the corresponding real windows file if you deleted the viral one. Other than that I have never not been able to get rid of the very few viruses (maybe one a year?) that get through by just using common sense on the web. I lost all my gear/gold *once* in WoW and Blizz found that it wasn't even my fault. Someone got through the packets on the login server or some such thing. So even if you don't surf the internet on your gaming computer there is still a slim chance that you can get your account stolen. Just be smart and immediately change the password the second you find out.

Also "surfing" is what you do on the web. A "serf" is a slave or servant. If you're going to talk down to people at least check your grammar.

@Darkart: Wow u guys have weak firewalls. My dad is pretty old now but he created a firewall extremely powerful that an entire rack has to hold it plus security on the network plus security on my computer and others, plus security even through trhe wires plus out strict regulations to scan or avoid infected websites or suspected ones. It is most likely on the TOP 10 list and the military are trying to buy it. Amazing i know!!! And i didn't know there is a 100 dollar computer. o-o And i have Windows 7 Ultimate and is stable with 5 hard drives with over 20+ Terrabytes of network storage. I am not lying my friend. If u want some of those go to google and search infoweapons.com . Its a bit costy but extremely powerful. We also even have our own email server. i'm from sea so don't call me a noob. Nice job on 250 wins solo as protoss. :)

@Darkart: oh sorry lol i ment the firewall not the data storage. :)

@Darkart: Trick to avoiding 99% of web-bound malware: Don't use internet explorer. Seriously, the solution really is that simple. Of course if you download and run a sketchy executable, the malware is no longer web-bound and that's a whole different can of worms.

@Bojangles: The keyboards do not even work in SC2. I have a G15 and tried to make some macros, they simply do not work in game. So using those keyboards is fine.

@snakeyes: I wonder about a Lycosa? You can actually change any key you want on them and set it to automatically switch profiles when you go into specific games. I haven't had a reason to make any macros for SC2 but now I wonder.

@magapTX: How can you possibly speak to the length or quality of Blizzard's investigations? Do you have any actual knowledge of that which you criticize?

@magapTX: Sounds like someone is mad they can't play for a few days.

@snakeyes: or ever.

@InfantryMan: Duh you were hacking you main terran... This is common knowledge! Youve already got a map hack no downloading necassary! /sarcastic

@InfantryMan: I am sure Blizzard did not go banning people for no reason. They have a program called Warden that is supposed to be pretty advanced in terms of determing who is hacking. Any program that alters the game in anyway is considered a hack. So trainers and other programs used in single player mode are tracked as well.

@Zadock: Your not the only one man.

@Zadock: Every hacker says they were not hacking. I'm sorry but I've never had the "falsely banned" problem on any game. The reason? I don't cheat.

@Cracktout: Ah yes, the "wearing out" of CD's. Oh, wait, that does not happen...

@Cracktout: Your account IS your responsibility. They provide security for it for a purpose. One of two things happened. One, you got phished. Two, you hacked. End of story.

or you could stop being a f@cking n00b and learn to has better passwords, don't be retarded and you wont have an issue getting hacked. Blizzard shouldn't be responsible for your short commings @Cracktout:

@Cracktout: If you would have gotten an account authenticator you would not have had your account compromised. Easy as that. Security is 100% your responsibility. And as far as Blizzard getting hacked and someone stealing your info from there, that is 100% Blizzards fault, unless they hacked the site from your account, then it's your fault again :)