is cs2 safe to play rn

[drang]

i lowkey dont want my pc to get ratted or nun of them sorts u feel me

[cincinni]

Originally posted by drang:

i lowkey dont want my pc to get ratted or nun of them sorts u feel me

Why makes u think CS2 is unsafe?

[drang]

the exploit that allows people to get into ur pc or get ur ip or something i cant remember

[Platypus]

Originally posted by akiuara:

Originally posted by drang:

i lowkey dont want my pc to get ratted or nun of them sorts u feel me

Why makes u think CS2 is unsafe?

There have been exploits both from files downloaded from community servers (that would remote execute malicious code and take over the computer), and also IP leaking through HTML stuff.

[drang]

Originally posted by Platypus:

Originally posted by akiuara:

Why makes u think CS2 is unsafe?

There have been exploits both from files downloaded from community servers (that would remote execute malicious code and take over the computer), and also IP leaking through HTML stuff.

is that still going on

[Platypus]

Originally posted by drang:

the exploit that allows people to get into ur pc or get ur ip or something i cant remember

People will say it's ok, and I agree for the most part. Create a secondary user on your computer ('normal user' for windows) and keep the admin account password-protected. Run the game using the 'normal user'. That's a basic thing you can do for in-game stuff. No one can promise you though security absolutely, a person that really knows about security would tell you. Keep basic security practices outside of game. Don't click on links shared from teammates / steam friends, etc.

[drang]

Originally posted by Platypus:

Originally posted by drang:

the exploit that allows people to get into ur pc or get ur ip or something i cant remember

People will say it's ok, and I agree for the most part. Create a secondary user on your computer ('normal user' for windows) and keep the admin account password-protected. That's a basic thing you can do for in-game stuff. No one can promise you though security absolutely, a person that really knows about security would tell you. Keep basic security practices outside of game. Don't click on links shared from teammates / steam friends, etc.

alright thank you

[Platypus]

Originally posted by drang:

Originally posted by Platypus:

There have been exploits both from files downloaded from community servers (that would remote execute malicious code and take over the computer), and also IP leaking through HTML stuff.

is that still going on

As far as I know, that one specific exploit has been patched. However, someone could come up with something similar one day (different exploit that works differently, but same result). I'd stay on official servers only.

[Ace The Kangaroo]

I think the HTML exploit got patched for some reason valve never sanitized HTML in steam usernames which I think got patched, I would be weary of community servers besides those you trust.

[cincinni]

Originally posted by Platypus:

Originally posted by akiuara:

Why makes u think CS2 is unsafe?

There have been exploits both from files downloaded from community servers (that would remote execute malicious code and take over the computer), and also IP leaking through HTML stuff.

That was long ago but it was patched.

[Platypus]

Originally posted by akiuara:

Originally posted by Platypus:

There have been exploits both from files downloaded from community servers (that would remote execute malicious code and take over the computer), and also IP leaking through HTML stuff.

That was long ago but it was patched.

It was patched, indeed, but let me give you a short history lesson; same exploit, maybe not exactly same method, did the same thing on malicious community servers back in CS:S days. My point is, I'd not be surprised if it pop ups for a third time one day. Remote code execution (RCE) is some really nasty variety of exploits. Look into it if you're interested.

[cincinni]

Originally posted by Platypus:

Originally posted by akiuara:

That was long ago but it was patched.

It was patched, indeed, but let me give you a short history lesson; same exploit, maybe not exactly same method, did the same thing on malicious community servers back in CS:S days. My point is, I'd not be surprised if it pop ups for a third time one day. Remote code execution (RCE) is some really nasty variety of exploits. Look into it if you're interested.

I know those things but I don't play the game that much, also it is very rare for me to stumble any of that afterall I only play on the trusted com. server that I know.

[cincinni]

Originally posted by Platypus:

Originally posted by akiuara:

That was long ago but it was patched.

It was patched, indeed, but let me give you a short history lesson; same exploit, maybe not exactly same method, did the same thing on malicious community servers back in CS:S days. My point is, I'd not be surprised if it pop ups for a third time one day. Remote code execution (RCE) is some really nasty variety of exploits. Look into it if you're interested.

RCE can even have full access to your drive but those things happen very rarely, Valve takes a good counter measures to it.

[Platypus]

Regarding the IP addrr leak exploit, I don't really worry if it happens. The location they give is usually not accurate. Also, it takes insane amount of work to hack someone using just their IP address to target them. It's very targeted too. Of course I'd rather not unwillingly share my location or approximately it with someone actively seeking for it. Privacy is important.

[dd2player]

it never will be safe