2008-09-12, 02:51 PM
This isn't only AsiaSoft's fault. Nexon manages their game infrastructure. AsiaSoft cannot make changes to their servers without Nexon's approval, etc. I'm guessing that they got hit by an SQL injection exploit that started going rampant a few months ago.
Said exploit affected Microsoft SQL Server systems that served improperly coded websites, and has hit numerous government agency websites, including in the US and in the UK. A tool called sqlninja was developed, allowing for automatic server takeover where websites are vulnerable, which contributed to the rapid spread of injections.
Nexon America's site was also vulnerable, but a certain someone has submitted a report a while ago, which was taken seriously by Nexon.
Said exploit affected Microsoft SQL Server systems that served improperly coded websites, and has hit numerous government agency websites, including in the US and in the UK. A tool called sqlninja was developed, allowing for automatic server takeover where websites are vulnerable, which contributed to the rapid spread of injections.
Nexon America's site was also vulnerable, but a certain someone has submitted a report a while ago, which was taken seriously by Nexon.