We have become aware of a new malicious computer virus/worm, and wanted to let everyone know about some good practices to help keep your computer and RuneScape account safe. There's no need to panic, but there are some precautions you should take. The reason we are mentioning this worm in particular is because we believe that one version of it may attempt to specifically steal RuneScape passwords by recording your key presses as you type, and sending them back to the worm owner.
The new worm is called Bubbles, but is also known as Ramex, Skipi and Pykspa. Bubbles can get on to a computer in two different ways. Either by being downloaded directly from a third party website, or by a user receiving and opening a file disguised as a web link in third party messaging programs.
The worm cannot be transmitted through playing RuneScape or using the RuneScape.com website.
The security of the RuneScape servers themselves is in no way affected by this, this worms affect users own computers, not our servers which are very well protected.
The best protection against malicious computer software is to stay vigilant and use an up to date anti-virus program.
For anyone who is not currently using an anti-virus program, we really recommend that you install one as soon as possible! In fact install one right now!
If you do have an anti-virus program installed but it is not up to date, please take the time to update it with the latest virus definitions now. Again don't delay!
Lastly, you should never accept files from unknown sources full stop. However pay extra special attention when using 3rd party messaging programs or email as it is very easy to accidentally download malicious software by following a link
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Important Information?
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Rossssss says:
woop
Rossssss says:
i srsly need a crackin poo
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omg no way thats like evil genious that.
and calling it bubbles well thats just the icing on the cake
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Bubbles lmao.
Fishing: 79-81-99
HxF Name: GoldSolid (I forgot my pass and the e-mail thing won't reset my password.)
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bahahhahaha bubbles, what a funny guy. was these posted on homepage?
"Most people think time is like a river that flows swift and sure in one direction,
but I have seen the face of time and I can tell you-they are wrong.
Time is an ocean in a storm.
You may wonder who I am, and why I say this;
sit down and I will tell you a tale like none of which you've ever heard."
-Prince of Persia
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YEH IT WAS
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yeah i saw it when i went on, thanks.
"Most people think time is like a river that flows swift and sure in one direction,
but I have seen the face of time and I can tell you-they are wrong.
Time is an ocean in a storm.
You may wonder who I am, and why I say this;
sit down and I will tell you a tale like none of which you've ever heard."
-Prince of Persia
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