Ban hacker's IP

CF_Milk

i suggest that z8games could ban hackers IP, not just account. b/c this is a free game, they could create a new ac and hack. so if any ip hacked more than twice, just ban their ip.

CFShu

Already done.

Fizzeq_

Still possible to change ur ip.

imTrace

cndwell wrote: »

still possible to change ur ip.

^ .

its_matt

Banning the MAC address would be much more efficient, because you'd have to purchase new hardware in order to avoid the ban, which most would not do, as its pricey. IP bans are incredibly easy to bypass.

corkin

MAC addresses are easier to forge than IP addresses.

WebbyInCT

Banning ip would only slightly change anything. Some hackers don't know how to do a lot on their computers, but most do so changing ip would be their first and easiest step.

its_matt

corkin wrote: »

MAC addresses are easier to forge than IP addresses.

You're a troll. I'm quite aware that MAC addresses are much harder to change than IP addresses. Go look up a tutorial for yourself, they are much more complex than changing your IP address. Please don't come in the thread with invalid information.

bubblegum1

allGoat wrote: »

You're a troll. I'm quite aware that MAC addresses are much harder to change than IP addresses. Go look up a tutorial for yourself, they are much more complex than changing your IP address. Please don't come in the thread with invalid information.

Actually that is false i can change my mac address in less then 30 seconds without changing hardware if u want a hint check the properties

its_matt

gringo1234f wrote: »

Actually that is false i can change my mac address in less then 30 seconds without changing hardware if u want a hint check the properties

YOU can change it, but the average Joe cannot, and they'd have no clue what to do if they thought they were just IP banned, and the IP changer methods weren't working.

Muckshow

They already ban player's IP address if Z8 receives a hacking report.

X-trap bans are not IP bans.

Neopuff

IP bans are too easy to bypass, to be honest.

Muckshow

KillerXrex wrote: »

IP bans are too easy to bypass, to be honest.

better than nothing...

GodsGunman

Yes, G4Box already bans all accounts related to a hacker's IP that is banned through their customer support (I.E. if someone submits a report and support determines they were hacking, all accounts related to the reported person's IP are banned permanently).


For those people saying G4Box should ban MAC addresses, take it from someone that has a certificate in Cisco Certified Network Associate 1:

Banning a MAC address of a router through the internet is impossible. Even if G4Box wanted to do it, technology simply doesn't let them.

The MAC address is stripped each router it goes through, so all G4Box would even know is the MAC address of the router closest to their server in the long link of routers you used to get your signal there.

Banning MAC addresses just simply does not work like you would expect it to.

its_matt

@GodsGunman: You sound like you know what you're talking about, however I was banned through MAC address in another game I played. Is this because the owner actually put thought and time into finding the MAC address, or am I mistaken?

[Annomader

gringo1234f wrote: »

Actually that is false i can change my mac address in less then 30 seconds without changing hardware if u want a hint check the properties

this VV

allGoat wrote: »

YOU can change it, but the average Joe cannot, and they'd have no clue what to do if they thought they were just IP banned, and the IP changer methods weren't working.

Also - many ISP do not allow to change MAC of Your router or PC without their knowledge
also more ofte they charge for changing the MAC adress.
SO basicaly block on MAC could work as 'backup' system for IP blocking.

MegalodonSV

gringo1234f wrote: »

Actually that is false i can change my mac address in less then 30 seconds without changing hardware if u want a hint check the properties

You can spoof it, but not change it.

GodsGunman

allGoat wrote: »

@GodsGunman: You sound like you know what you're talking about, however I was banned through MAC address in another game I played. Is this because the owner actually put thought and time into finding the MAC address, or am I mistaken?

Nobody can ban anybody through mac addresses unless you're playing on a local network, its as simple as that. Its just impossible.

Annomader1 wrote: »

this VV


Also - many ISP do not allow to change MAC of Your router or PC without their knowledge
also more ofte they charge for changing the MAC adress.
SO basicaly block on MAC could work as 'backup' system for IP blocking.

Are you blind?

corkin

Since they are installing software on your computer, they could try to read the MAC off the hardware/firmware/whatever not from the packets being sent. Then it becomes just like any other hacker/xtrap arms race.

bubblegum1

MegalodonSV wrote: »

You can spoof it, but not change it.

Actually i mean change it not spoof it and i didnt use any special tools i didnt download anything from internet i only used what i found in control panel and as far the change it cost all i have to say is wtf show me proof of that and also wtf to "this w"

corkin

What control panel? Not the windows control panel I should hope. Most networking firmware doesn't have a very user-friendly interface if any.

bubblegum1

corkin wrote: »

What control panel? Not the windows control panel I should hope. Most networking firmware doesn't have a very user-friendly interface if any.

control panel in windows start menu u go to network and sharing and thats my.last hint:) maybe

corkin

Wow. You're right. I didn't believe you or think it was that easy. I can change my Ethernet adapter but not my 802.11 through (sort of) the Windows control panel.

WizzyYizzy

z8 would never ban ip because then they would have less people buying their zp, but then again they have to ban ip so that normal legit players can enjoy the game. if the legit players don't enjoy the game then z8 would again lose buyers of zp

corkin

Vinnick wrote: »

z8 would never ban ip because then they would have less people buying their zp, but then again they have to ban ip so that normal legit players can enjoy the game.

They already do ban ips.

acgSNITCH

Vinnick wrote: »

z8 would never ban ip because then they would have less people buying their zp

fuucking idiot

WizzyYizzy

excepional wrote: »

fuucking idiot

why??? its true though

acgSNITCH

Vinnick wrote: »

why??? its true though

Except for the fact that they've been ip banning people since the creation of the game..

WizzyYizzy

excepional wrote: »

Except for the fact that they've been ip banning people since the creation of the game..

they have? how you know?. you hack?

GodsGunman

corkin wrote: »

Since they are installing software on your computer, they could try to read the MAC off the hardware/firmware/whatever not from the packets being sent. Then it becomes just like any other hacker/xtrap arms race.

Ah that's a good idea, never thought of that xD

I googled it and it is possible, too. I figured it would probably be illegal or something but apparently it's not lol.

Vinnick wrote: »

they have? how you know?. you hack?

G4Box has stated IP bans are given to people that were reported for hacking and are found guilty many times.

acgSNITCH

Vinnick wrote: »

they have? how you know?. you hack?

Well for one it's been stated numerous times, and 2 I've been ip banned from the forums.