Gambling Federation Malware

[Dutch]

Running an executable file provided courtesy of Royal Dutch casino Only for the gamblers out there...

We look for the best interest of our players, if we are having a problem we
concentrate in finding a solution, we waste no time on this kind of situations

We have an excellent team of programmers working for us.

i expect GFED to email their entire database and let them know about this malware including the necessary information on how to remove it.

 

[mitch]

Well, I posted about Gambling Federation. People didn't listen, carried on downloading and playing and now they're having their computers screwed with. LOL. You think cheats only cheat with software?

Like I always say: why bother to post anything? People never listen, carry on playing...then post complaints. LOL.

Hopeless.

Caruso

When you were giving G. Fed 'some pain' a while ago didn't you suspect them of launching a technical attack on your e-mail address?

Perhaps Kitty might like to comment on that whilst she is grovelling over this issue!

Well done jmildstone for your detective work here, looks like you have exposed a real rogue operator.

Mitch

 

[jetset]

We look for the best interest of our players, if we are having a problem we
concentrate in finding a solution, we waste no time on this kind of situations

We have an excellent team of programmers working for us.

i expect GFED to email their entire database and let them know about this malware including the necessary information on how to remove it.

There's poetic justice here somewhere - a crook is crooked.

 

[jetset]

Casino Meister and fellow posters,

First off, please allow us to extend our apologies for this major issue. We owe all of you an explanation regarding this.

A few months ago, we received several spam complaints from our players being sent by the domains you found in your host file. At first we tried to calm our players down, stating that we had nothing to do with these properties and were not responsible for their actions. However, the issue repeated itself several times within a short time span, causing us a mass influx of complaints.

We decided, albeit foolishly, to resolve this issue by blocking the domains which cause our players grief through the software. We did not intend to ever block any one else, nor impair revenues for affiliates. We now realize that this was not the right way to go about this problem. We will be issuing a fix for this very shortly and we will correct this problem within 24 hours.

We sincerely apologize,
Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

This has to be one of the more shocking online casino stunts I've seen and exhibits an almost complete disregard for players and their privacy in inserting covert malware into a general and indiscriminate download.

And that doesn't even address the fact that it unethically and unfairly attacks competitive sites (regardless of their reputation.)

I expect this will have serious repercussions for the GF company and its leadership, not just in a business and maybe litigative sense but in respect of its membership of trade associations like the IGC and iGGBA too - it is inconceivable that those bodies will let this go unremarked.

It would also seem that GF management has underestimated the ability of members of the online gambling community to see through BS when it is being dished up, even with an apology. *Anti-spam measure* just doesn't cut it.

I don't see this astonishing incident just ending here, nor should it.

 

[erp1]

We sincerely apologize,
Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

Your apologize is noticed, but it's not accepted.

I dont know if Gambling Federation use rigged software. But I know there is only one solution to that kind of activity that has been exposed here. The entire gambling community must boycott Gambling Federation and send them out of business the hard way.

Every potential rogue operators must know that the gambling community doesnt know the word mercy or forgiveness if an operator crosses the line.

Bye Gambling Federation.

 

[Kitty_23]

We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file. It will take about 1 to 2 hours to propagate the changes to all casinos using the Gambling Federation software.

To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.

Again, we deeply apologize for this situation, we understand your frustration.

If ever you are still experiencing problems, please contact me by private message or post in the forum, I'll assist you.

Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

 

[largeeyes]

Wow. And I thought the magical change of your WR every time I went to withdraw was bad enough.


Just booted up your software to fix this incredible attempt.

BTW Dutch, how about answering the question Bryan asked you days ago and you are conveniently avoiding but posting like a mad person here.

 

[bagofmaggots]

glad it's not me

We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file. It will take about 1 to 2 hours to propagate the changes to all casinos using the Gambling Federation software.

To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.

Again, we deeply apologize for this situation, we understand your frustration.

If ever you are still experiencing problems, please contact me by private message or post in the forum, I'll assist you.

Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

I'd hate to be the PR manager for Gambling Federation right now !

 

[nafanny29]

Installing malicious programs within an online casino download is inexcusable. The net is a vicious place at the best of times but you wouldnt expect to get sh$t installed on your PC from a bloody online casino that you are gonna donate to anyway. They should be shut down full stop and never forgiven. They must have realised that they would be discovered doing this and went ahead anyway due to plain, ugly GREED.

 

[Sodax77]

We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file. It will take about 1 to 2 hours to propagate the changes to all casinos using the Gambling Federation software.

To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.

Again, we deeply apologize for this situation, we understand your frustration.

If ever you are still experiencing problems, please contact me by private message or post in the forum, I'll assist you.

Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

TOO LATE!!!

I hope everyone who publish any newsletter, publish this GF-Malware thing.

Or maybe GF will send apology letter to every customer (Players).
LOL, yeah right

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"Trust and Security at our Virtual Casino

Our Virtual Casino has spent countless development time on Security and protecting our player's privacy. Our number one priority is to provide a complete and safe gaming experience.

All our staff have their backgrounds checked to ensure that our organization maintains one of the highest standards in the world for Internet Casinos...."

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[philipfromparis]

Congratulations on this case jmildstone !! What a scoop !!

I think this affair will echo for a long time from now on. But, as my grandmother used to say "one deserves what we have" or something like that.

Philipfromparis

 

[bagofmaggots]

lot's of new rouges

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The waiting room at the rouges gallery is packed

 

[unicorn40]

Re: Gam Fed Casinos

To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.

Better idea... UNINSTALL and REMOVE ALL TRACES. DELETE ALL FILES.

 

[jinnia]

Has anyone contacted the casinos that GFed blocked with their trojan with this information? It should be done, they may want to address this with GFed.

 

[Kitty_23]

As previously stated
We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file.
To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.

This update is fully functional now for all G-Fed casinos.

Thanks for all your help and understanding on this matter.
I extend my invitation to contact me if ever you are still experiencing problems, by private message or post in the forum.
Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

 

[bagofmaggots]

The truth

As previously stated
We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file.
To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.

This update is fully functional now for all G-Fed casinos.

Thanks for all your help and understanding on this matter.
I extend my invitation to contact me if ever you are still experiencing problems, by private message or post in the forum.
Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

How about addressing the real question? Why was this done in the first place? The business about protecting your customers from spam is nonsense.

 

[Sodax77]

As previously stated
“We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file.
To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.”

I think point is NOT, did you upgrade anything or not.

And i don't need some "upgrade" explanations.

I need some specific explantions about this issue from you.

Thanks for all your help and understanding on this matter.

I just don't understand at all your STUPID action.
About privacy, about malware... or do i say "hacking", etc, etc, etc...

And yes, members, Casinomeister, etc help each other.

Now it's your time tell, why!!

 

[amandajm]

Every potential rogue operators must know that the gambling community doesnt know the word mercy or forgiveness if an operator crosses the line.

Nope.

Absolutely incorrect. As a rogue operator you can behave how you like, when you like, for as long as you like.

In the end, you must behave for a while, and/or then grease the right palms and you're in like flint.

Golden Palace and Virtual are perfect examples. Player advocates and gambling watchdogs alike will stand in my face and feed me absolute tosh when it suits their agenda at any given moment in time.

 

[Casinomeister]

C'mon - give me a friggin' break!

Nope.

Absolutely incorrect. As a rogue operator you can behave how you like, when you like, for as long as you like.

In the end, you must behave for a while, and/or then grease the right palms and you're in like flint.

Golden Palace and Virtual are perfect examples. Player advocates and gambling watchdogs alike will stand in my face and feed me absolute tosh when it suits their agenda at any given moment in time.

Hi Amandajm.

This posts implies that my palm is being greased for removing GP and Virtual from the rouge section. General comments like this are irresponsible and malicious. If you have a beef with a particular site, please start your own damn thread (or go whine at the sucks board); don't pollute this one with your innuendos. I have enough to do as it is.

 

[jetset]

Big talk, no action as usual. And taking refuge in non-specific innuendo.

On a lighter note, here's an old one - Innuendo = Italian suppository.

 

[SomeOtherSucker]

As previously stated
We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file.
To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.

This update is fully functional now for all G-Fed casinos.

Thanks for all your help and understanding on this matter.
I extend my invitation to contact me if ever you are still experiencing problems, by private message or post in the forum.
Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

you've placed a hack in your software which attacks a users file, and now, in response to complaints, you put in another hack which attacks that file again?

 

[erp1]

We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file.

I have uninstalled your software, but can see that the malware is still on my computer. I have no intention to "update" your software. I want to clean my computer.

I demand that you publish excactly which files you have placed or modefied.

 

[amandajm]

Hi Amandajm.

This posts implies that my palm is being greased for removing GP and Virtual from the rouge section. General comments like this are irresponsible and malicious. If you have a beef with a particular site, please start your own damn thread (or go whine at the sucks board); don't pollute this one with your innuendos. I have enough to do as it is.

Was'nt actually pointed at you Bryan. You don't advertise for either of the firms. If you did, i would let you know how i feel about it although i would be barred for saying it. I know you won't advertise these guys and i indeed understand how you rogue and dis-rogue and also why you work things how you do.

Innuendo. The advocate is indeed Jetset, as he well knows, that is why he answered. Jetset is of the opinion that if he puts his news on sites that advertise for complete and utter trash, it is irrelevant . I disagree and am willing to beat the drum back and forth with him about it. I will win the battle of the bongos though. Have that right.

Sting had stopped pumping crap, so i had nothing else to say on the matter and pointed people there myself. I am as guilty as he on hindsight and have withdrawn all support for gambling911 because I mean exactly what I say.

The watchdog is Sting.
My last post at Sucks

I dislike you railing on the Meister et al MrRacetrack, as you know- have said all there is to say on the matter till i'm blue in the face and an annoyance to you all.

I have to bow my head in shame though for ever giving Sting the time of day

You asked me to give you a break.. Have never uttered a bad word about you unless it is right here, in your front room, with the respect due you ask for otherwise you'd have banned my ass long ago.

Joeyl.

 

[Casinomeister]

Innuendo. The advocate is indeed Jetset, as he well knows, that is why he answered. Jetset is of the opinion that if he puts his news on sites that advertise for complete and utter trash, it is irrelevant . I disagree and am willing to beat the drum back and forth with him about it. I will win the battle of the bongos though. Have that right. .

If you have a beef with Jetset, you can PM him. Or feel free to start your own thread discussing the matter in a non-bashing tactful way.

You asked me to give you a break.. Have never uttered a bad word about you unless it is right here, in your front room, with the respect due you ask for otherwise you'd have banned my ass long ago.

Joeyl.

This is why you need to be specific and not make implications when it comes to criticisms. When the term "watchdogs" or "advocate" is used, this site and I are implicated. You ought to know this. No need to stir the shit when this is needless. And it derails the thread. Thanks for your understanding and support.

 

[amandajm]

Fair enough Bryan. I will be more specific and will not argue with you on the point.

I won't be stooping this low when it comes to the tactful non bashing aspect though lol.

Big talk, no action as usual. And taking refuge in non-specific innuendo.

On a lighter note, here's an old one - Innuendo = Italian suppository.

Quite a banal remark from the fella and quite personal. Alltogether I think my innuendo has more place on this board under your rules than the above quoted remark.

There is a school of thought abound that Jetset is afforded more latitude when it comes to such remarks.

I will avoid specific names of those that believe Jetter gets a squeeze where others don't because I will run out of ink.

I am beginning to wonder myself to be perfectly honest.