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Security Breach On October 4, 2024, a hacker hacked the NAM Team account of ModDB by uploading a version of NAM 48 that contains a trojan virus Version 48.1 was uploaded to ModDB where the hacker modified the bat file that automated the installation of the 4GB Patch and automatically started the NAM java installer. A link to a version.cpl file was inserted in the bat file code, which is the main vector of the Trojan virus infecting your computer. Only thanks to a report today we have discovered the security incident and are acting quickly as well as performing investigations on how it was possible and future actions to be taken The mode of attack is very similar to the security incident that occurred in Cities Skylines 2 and so we are thinking that the affected users may be those who have cryptocurrency but we cannot confirm this until fully investigated. The affected users are all people who have downloaded to Simtropolis and ModDB and use Windows and Linux as their operating system. We recommend actively running antivirus scans if you consider you have been infected and possibly changing passwords as well as enabling 2FA on your accounts Mitigation Damage Currently the Simtropolis download of NAM 48 has been redirected to the SC4E version. NAM lite version is safe. They did not require corrective action We have suspended our collaboration with NAM Team and ModDB indefinitely. We will re-evaluate this decision when we feel that the security of ModDB is much improved Results of investigation Currently, the NAM Team is investigating the malicious nature of the file and is working with the ModDB Team to resolve the problem and the security flaws that were found The ModDB Team is investigating how this cyber attack could happen. We will update this Thread with further information as it becomes available.
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This topic is related to the SimPeg Reborn topic. Although there is no discussion about Pegasus. The opinion from that topic is 'included'. Hello everyone, We are in the SimCity 4 Dark Age. The activity is decreased. Almost-stuck modding development. And, the competition from C:S. The valuable mod, especially hosted in small site (like Japanese SC fansite), is in almost-compromise condition. Because of this, we want to preserves future mods to other places, for example a mod is uploaded to LEX & STEX. However, this is require much effort, especially for reuploading big mods like NAM (I don't mention illegal reupload, I mention the legal reupload by the author) to other places. Some techniques are used, including uploading to the ModDB (NAM Team already did that). But, for more easier uploading, we need an API. I will show you the information about project, goal of the project, specifications, and challenges. Information The project name is SimxUpload. That's acronym of SimCity Cross-upload. The goal is to provide easier way to modders to upload their works to all exchanges, like LEX and STEX. The GitHub organization is on https://github.com/simxupload. The repository currently empty because I can't make commit from my Android tablet (Is there an Android app allow me to make a commit? The GitHub web commit tools that's available when creating a file is bad). If you want help me setup the repo, please PM me. The project structure is Leader, Co-leader, Senior Dev, Developer, Senior Volunteers, and Volunteers. The project change is pull-request based. So, everyone (especially seniors) can review the pull-requests. Specifications We will create some specs for library developer, exchange webmaster, and mod storage webmaster. I don't make it because it's difficult to make specs on my tablet. Challenges We know that the exchange available space is going running out if we directly upload the mod to the exchange. Because of this, we offer option for modders which can upload to the mod storages like ModDB and even, Amazon S3 (this is suitable for project that have a website). Also, we know that many exchanges like the LEX don't have option to refer the download link to the other link. By this, we will discuss with the webmaster and we will spread the spec more. We also will provide the 'locked' attribute and auto-text that write download link in the description (if you don't want this 'cheaty' feature, reply this topic). We know that implementing the API to your site is difficult. To solve this, we will 'hire' developers and we give our spec open-source. Also, we will make libraries to support this action. Want to join with us? Just PM me. I will add you to the GitHub. But, make sure you have the GitHub project management knowledge and other knowledge if any depending your position. We need logo! If you can create us logo, send it to me. If your logo is good, we will use it and we will like it. The logo must use flat-design (to ensure the legibility) and have 3 versions, full color, single color, and mono-chrome. The logo must reflect our values. The logo must legible in mobile devices. If you have question/suggestion, reply this. And, thank you. The project is failed due to incorrect time & condition. I forget that modding activity is slowing down. Sorry for inconvenient.
