Possible Nexon Database Exploit?

No worries, Tepp. Thanks.

Sorry about your loss...I'm not too keen on responding to these kinds of things, but I feel I should chime in here and say a few things based on what I've seen.

I did some mini-research just now because this sparked some interest - mind you, computer security/hacking isn't what I'm normally interested in.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keystroke_l...keyloggers
http://www.keylogger.org/

TL;DR version:

Don't count on any anti-virus/anti-malware software to detect a keylogger with much confidence - keyloggers can be very complex programs that go undetected if the implementation is unique and unthought of.

That being said, it is suffice to say that you should not rely on the fact that AVG or whateverAVsoftwareyouname not detecting anything to make your conclusion that your computer is clean. A guildie of mine was hacked a few months ago...at first he claimed that his computers were as clean as whistles...and then discovered a week later that he indeed had a keylogger.

Some things in computer science is not concrete and well-established - and computer security is one of them, mainly because earlier designs of software, hardware, and internet protocols did not have security in mind - so things are more or less being patched/researched on a regular basis - much like how the hackers of this game always go back and forth with Nexon.

You're a pretty cautious person from what I remember of you, so I won't say much in terms of social engineering. Your best bet is to wipe your computer clean and start off on a clean slate. Lastly, also be wary of the connections you make with people - both in game and in real life. I believe your guild (Villains, unless that's changed) does not have a very good reputation on our server (which is heavily hacker infested), if I may say. That gives more people more reason to hate you/your guild/making you a target - increasing your chances of such things. I don't mean to offend...but do be careful/wary of that. =\

Also, I should note here: if I were a hacker and were to hack people's MapleStory accounts through keylogging/exploiting email, I would not DARE to touch their sensitive personal information such as school, banking, etc. Why? Because those are CLEAR grounds of imprisonment and huge fines if caught...while what does the FBI/court/judge (or even the victim) care if someone lost their online-game account?

And of course, there is indeed the possibility of a database security-breach, in which case there's not much we as players can do...and even warning everyone of such a possibility isn't going to do us much good (except to those who buy equip locks). In the end, you gotta be able to either let it go and move on, accepting that this is a game after all, or be overwhelmed by the dc hacking/cyber-molesters/account hackers...

Take care, Kevin. =]