Comments on: iTunes Accounts Hacked by Vietnamese Developer? [Update: Apps Removed] http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:11:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: SanjAy http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-26231 SanjAy Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:24:59 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-26231 No comment No comment

]]> By: Cristan http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-25163 Cristan Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:21:44 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-25163 Yes, this happened to me. I got several itunes receipts like this: Item Number Description Unit Price 1 Words With Friends, v3.09, Seller: newtoy, inc. (4+) $2.99 2 izyOto, v1.0, Seller: Duc Ngoc Tran (4+) $0.99 3 Chiến lược kinh doanh hiệu quả, v1.0, Seller: Viet Point Technology Joint Stock Company (4+) $2.99 4 Kỹ năng thương lượng, v1.0, Seller: Viet Point Technology Joint Stock Company (4+) $2.99 5 Tam Quốc Diễn Nghĩa, v1.0, Seller: Tran Hoai Phuong (4+) $2.99 6 KamaSutra Tiếng Việt - by Sách Việt, v1.0, Seller: Renacentia Corporation (17+) $0.99 7 Hán Sở tranh hùng - vPoint, v1.0, Seller: Viet Point Technology Joint Stock Company (4+) $2.99 8 Tài chính cho người quản l, v1.0, Seller: Viet Point Technology Joint Stock Company (4+) $2.99 9 Pocket MBA - course book, v2.2, Seller: INTERSOG, LLC (4+) $29.99 The charges totaled over 200 by the time the 4th receipt got to my inbox. I deleted my card from itunes and apple was NO HELP AT ALL. The only way to contact them was via email and all I got was a for email advising me to protect my password. I had to report the charges as fraud to my bank, sign an affidavit and cancel my card - which screws up my week. Thanks for the hackable site and NO HELP apple! Yes, this happened to me. I got several itunes receipts like this:

Item Number Description Unit Price

1 Words With Friends, v3.09, Seller: newtoy, inc. (4+)
$2.99

2 izyOto, v1.0, Seller: Duc Ngoc Tran (4+)
$0.99

3 Chiến lược kinh doanh hiệu quả, v1.0, Seller: Viet Point Technology Joint Stock Company (4+)
$2.99

4 Kỹ năng thương lượng, v1.0, Seller: Viet Point Technology Joint Stock Company (4+)
$2.99

5 Tam Quốc Diễn Nghĩa, v1.0, Seller: Tran Hoai Phuong (4+)
$2.99

6 KamaSutra Tiếng Việt – by Sách Việt, v1.0, Seller: Renacentia Corporation (17+)
$0.99

7 Hán Sở tranh hùng – vPoint, v1.0, Seller: Viet Point Technology Joint Stock Company (4+)
$2.99

8 Tài chính cho người quản l, v1.0, Seller: Viet Point Technology Joint Stock Company (4+)
$2.99

9 Pocket MBA – course book, v2.2, Seller: INTERSOG, LLC (4+)
$29.99

The charges totaled over 200 by the time the 4th receipt got to my inbox. I deleted my card from itunes and apple was NO HELP AT ALL. The only way to contact them was via email and all I got was a for email advising me to protect my password.

I had to report the charges as fraud to my bank, sign an affidavit and cancel my card – which screws up my week.

Thanks for the hackable site and NO HELP apple!

]]> By: Only 400 Accounts Were Affected in Developer Exploit http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-25124 Only 400 Accounts Were Affected in Developer Exploit Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:31:55 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-25124 [...] Were Affected in Developer ExploitPosted in news by Cody Fink. When we broke news about various iTunes accounts being compromised, the Internet went a little crazy. Some of you commenters took time to tell us about your troubles, [...] [...] Were Affected in Developer ExploitPosted in news by Cody Fink. When we broke news about various iTunes accounts being compromised, the Internet went a little crazy. Some of you commenters took time to tell us about your troubles, [...]

]]> By: Apple’s Response to Vietnamese iTunes Fraud http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-25009 Apple’s Response to Vietnamese iTunes Fraud Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:39:53 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-25009 [...] to Vietnamese iTunes FraudPosted in news by Federico Viticci. Two days ago some iTunes accounts were apparently hacked by a Vietnamese developer who used these confidential data to buy his own applications, thus making [...] [...] to Vietnamese iTunes FraudPosted in news by Federico Viticci. Two days ago some iTunes accounts were apparently hacked by a Vietnamese developer who used these confidential data to buy his own applications, thus making [...]

]]> By: The digital peril: Developer hacks iTunes to sell comic | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24998 The digital peril: Developer hacks iTunes to sell comic | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:01:17 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24998 [...] has removed the offending apps from the iTunes store, but the story is not over. MacStories is reporting that other apps have popped up unbidden in people's accounts, and The Next Web says [...] [...] has removed the offending apps from the iTunes store, but the story is not over. MacStories is reporting that other apps have popped up unbidden in people's accounts, and The Next Web says [...]

]]> By: Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | Tolly Blog http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24982 Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | Tolly Blog Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:31:59 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24982 [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments VN:F [1.9.2_1090]please [...] [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments VN:F [1.9.2_1090]please [...]

]]> By: Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) « 3tum http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24965 Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) « 3tum Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:58:15 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24965 [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments ที่มา :: [...] [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments ที่มา :: [...]

]]> By: SoftAntennaブログ » iTunesアカウントがハッカーに攻撃され中(まじすか?) http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24962 SoftAntennaブログ » iTunesアカウントがハッカーに攻撃され中(まじすか?) Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:15:34 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24962 [...] iTunes Accounts Hacked by Vietnamese Developer? [Update: Apps Removed])。 [...] [...] iTunes Accounts Hacked by Vietnamese Developer? [Update: Apps Removed])。 [...]

]]> By: Contas de usuários na iTunes Store são hackeadas para aumentar popularidade de apps | MacMagazine http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24942 Contas de usuários na iTunes Store são hackeadas para aumentar popularidade de apps | MacMagazine Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:32:04 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24942 [...] havia comentários suspeitos com breves elogios, juntos de dezenas de reclamações vindas de quem chegou a perder US$300 com compras fraudulentas.Dada a falta de conhecimento geral sobre o tal vietnamita e o volume [...] [...] havia comentários suspeitos com breves elogios, juntos de dezenas de reclamações vindas de quem chegou a perder US$300 com compras fraudulentas.Dada a falta de conhecimento geral sobre o tal vietnamita e o volume [...]

]]> By: Việt Nam lại mang tiếng xấu vì hacker | Tin tức hàng ngày http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24941 Việt Nam lại mang tiếng xấu vì hacker | Tin tức hàng ngày Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:36:16 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24941 [...] nay các trang tin nước ngoài như In Depth with Tech, Mac Stories và Engadget cũng đồng loạt đưa tin về việc này. Vụ việc được Engadget phát [...] [...] nay các trang tin nước ngoài như In Depth with Tech, Mac Stories và Engadget cũng đồng loạt đưa tin về việc này. Vụ việc được Engadget phát [...]

]]> By: Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? - Reviews on the Latest Gadgets on the Market - Hot-cool-gadgets.com Blog http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24940 Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? - Reviews on the Latest Gadgets on the Market - Hot-cool-gadgets.com Blog Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:17:57 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24940 [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments HOT DEALSHOT [...] [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments HOT DEALSHOT [...]

]]> By: Việt Nam lại mang tiếng xấu vì hacker http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24938 Việt Nam lại mang tiếng xấu vì hacker Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:51:15 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24938 [...] nhà xuất bản chính thống. Hôm nay các trang tin nước ngoài như In Depth with Tech, Mac Stories và Engadget cũng đồng loạt đưa tin về việc này. Vụ việc được Engadget phát [...] [...] nhà xuất bản chính thống. Hôm nay các trang tin nước ngoài như In Depth with Tech, Mac Stories và Engadget cũng đồng loạt đưa tin về việc này. Vụ việc được Engadget phát [...]

]]> By: Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | TeraTechTown.com http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24930 Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | TeraTechTown.com Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:05:09 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24930 [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments Source Share var button [...] [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments Source Share var button [...]

]]> By: Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) - Latest Technology Trends http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24925 Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) - Latest Technology Trends Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:05:27 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24925 [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments No Comment var [...] [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments No Comment var [...]

]]> By: Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | theGroovie[dot]com http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24923 Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | theGroovie[dot]com Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:06:07 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24923 [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments // AKPC_IDS += [...] [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments // AKPC_IDS += [...]

]]> By: Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) « only iPhone4 http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24917 Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) « only iPhone4 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:24:34 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24917 [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email [...] [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email [...]

]]> By: Michelle http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24911 Michelle Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:34:48 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24911 I removed my payment information, I don't take chances with my money. I removed my payment information, I don't take chances with my money.

]]> By: Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | Gamez Menu http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24906 Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | Gamez Menu Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:03:46 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24906 [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments Share and [...] [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments Share and [...]

]]> By: App Storeで謎の書籍が人気に、アカウントハックと同時発生か - digitalなひと http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24903 App Storeで謎の書籍が人気に、アカウントハックと同時発生か - digitalなひと Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:53:59 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24903 [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, [...] [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, [...]

]]> By: iTunes Accounts Getting Hijacked For App Store Rank Dumping | Apple Iphone Ipad App Review http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24897 iTunes Accounts Getting Hijacked For App Store Rank Dumping | Apple Iphone Ipad App Review Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:15:19 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24897 [...] I write this, there is something very wrong going on with the Apple Store App Store. Apparently, as you can see for yourself, most of the top books apps at the moment all come from the same [...] [...] I write this, there is something very wrong going on with the Apple Store App Store. Apparently, as you can see for yourself, most of the top books apps at the moment all come from the same [...]

]]> By: UniversoTek » Hackeada la tienda iTunes de USA http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24895 UniversoTek » Hackeada la tienda iTunes de USA Mon, 05 Jul 2010 04:27:41 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24895 [...] MacStories [...] [...] MacStories [...]

]]> By: Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | ThaiDC.com http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24890 Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | ThaiDC.com Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:55:43 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24890 [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments ที่มา :: [...] [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments ที่มา :: [...]

]]> By: Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | Resellernews.com.au http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24888 Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | Resellernews.com.au Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:13:44 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24888 [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email [...] [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email [...]

]]> By: tangel476 http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24887 tangel476 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:06:44 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24887 All you Apple users deserve to get hacked. Bad mouthing Microsoft and buying overpriced electronics. All you Apple users deserve to get hacked. Bad mouthing Microsoft and buying overpriced electronics.

]]> By: Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | TheNewsTrend.com http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24886 Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | TheNewsTrend.com Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:51:53 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24886 [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments Read more from the [...] [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email this | Comments Read more from the [...]

]]> By: Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) « TechSavvy http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24879 Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) « TechSavvy Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:07:00 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24879 [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email [...] [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email [...]

]]> By: iTunes Accounts Getting Hijacked For App Store Rank Dumping | Apple iPhone News http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24875 iTunes Accounts Getting Hijacked For App Store Rank Dumping | Apple iPhone News Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:57:27 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24875 [...] I write this, there is something very wrong going on with the Apple App Store. Apparently, as you can see for yourself, most of the top books apps at the moment all come from the same [...] [...] I write this, there is something very wrong going on with the Apple App Store. Apparently, as you can see for yourself, most of the top books apps at the moment all come from the same [...]

]]> By: Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | My Gadget Spot http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24873 Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) | My Gadget Spot Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:40:58 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24873 [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email [...] [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email [...]

]]> By: Tech that Inspires! » Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24872 Tech that Inspires! » Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev’s App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update) Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:38:20 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24872 [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email [...] [...] Depth with Tech, Mac Stories, Twitter  |  iTunes  | Email [...]

]]> By: ¿Hackearon la categoría de libros de la App Store estadounidense? | GadgetManiacos http://www.macstories.net/news/itunes-accounts-hacked-by-vietnamese-developer/#comment-24867 ¿Hackearon la categoría de libros de la App Store estadounidense? | GadgetManiacos Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:51:24 +0000 http://www.macstories.net/?p=7846#comment-24867 [...] Mac Stories, In Depth with Tech] LEER – Advertencia: Enlace a la App Store en [...] [...] Mac Stories, In Depth with Tech] LEER – Advertencia: Enlace a la App Store en [...]

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