Apparently people's Accounts are being Hacked

I wanted to bring this to the light so that more players are aware of the issue, as I do not want to see this happening to others.

Apparently there is a current exploit that allows hackers to use a method called session hijacking to login to other players accounts and steal their items. (At least, that is the current theory.)

I found the following video providing a great explanation for what is occuring.
Path of Exile 2: HACKER AT LARGE!

Sadly if what is said in the video is true, there doesn't seem to be anything we can do about it.

If anyone knows of some way to protect ourselves from this method of hacking, it would be great to know. (Besides not trading with people.)


Additional sources of Information

1.) Hacked, thought I’d be safe.


2.) Compromised PoE Accounts: Stolen Items and Hacked Accounts - Discussion and Leads


3.) My Response to Being Hacked, Highlighting Many Fellow Users Who are Suffering the Same Fate


4.) Path of Exile 2 HACKING Situation is Crazy… | Hackers STEALING Accounts


5.) PSA: Account was just Hacked / compromised. Happening to many people Right now

just don't visit those spamming sites which suggest you to buy items for $ and you are safe.

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judikator#2053 wrote:

just don't visit those spamming sites which suggest you to buy items for $ and you are safe.

Apologies, but if you had read through any of the links I posted you would see people are merely having their accounts compromised from trading with players in-game....

Not visiting 3rd party sites, using shady programs etc...

They already mentioned all of the following ways to not get hacked..

Maximize Privacy
Go to the official Path of Exile website, log in, head to account settings, and check every single privacy box. Make it so private that even you question if you exist.

Avoid Overlays:
Don’t run any overlays before launching Path of Exile or Path of Exile 2. If you must use them, avoid logging into them directly. Copy-paste trade links instead.

Firewall and Antivirus:
Make sure your Windows firewall is active, update your antivirus software, and always keep your OS updated. A little defense goes a long way.

Password Hygiene:
Change your passwords regularly. Use unique ones for your accounts. And for the love of Wraeclast, don’t share your passwords with anyone.

Avoid RMT:
Don’t buy currency or items from third-party sites. Not only could you get banned, but you’re also directly funding these hackers.

Trade Scams:
Watch out for scammers baiting trades with sought-after uniques at low prices. They’ll cancel the trade to scope out your currency, then target your account later. And be wary of non-ascended characters, especially Rangers. They’re leveling to 25 to unlock trading as fast as possible.

SSF and not playing this trash game much anyway for the win.