The Lost Experience

TLE.COM Hacked... reward inside

Well, play with fire and your bound to get burned. I woke up this morning and decided to check my logs and low-and-behold it looks like somebody had administrative access to the server at around 3:00am my time (EST). I haven't found any damage to the system yet, (or even as much as a gloating note), but there is a possibility that information is corrupted somewhere.

I want to emphasize again that there is no personal information stored on this server, only this blog. So all user id's etc are safe.

I've been playing cat and mouse with this intruder for a little while now. It's evident that the break in was just to make a point because from what I can see nothing was altered. None-the-less, the experience has left me with a thirst for vengence. So here is the deal:

If you have information that identifies this hacker beyond a shadow of doubt, I will pay you $100. That's $100 smackers, through paypal, all you have to do is give up your snickering little buddy. That's a lot of Cheerios kids.

Posted by DocArzt August 20, 2006 2:26 PM | The Lost Experience | Comments (122)

Comments

Doc... I'm going to help you with this as much as i can.

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 3:11 PM

that is a lot of cheerios........ of all kinds!

Posted by: adam | August 20, 2006 3:37 PM

hey, dude, any reason why most of the previous posts are now highlighted in red. is it just my comp? anyone else seeing this?

Posted by: danny | August 20, 2006 4:06 PM

I bet this isn't the last time we will be hearing from the hacker.

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 4:44 PM

Wait didn't someone claim that he was the hacker in the last post?

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 5:17 PM

He called himselff Gee but it said posted by "s". Then someone named Gee said that Gee was his name. Is someone tring to frame someone named Gee. Well keep us updated. Oh, one question. Why is the Lost Experience fliped. It looks like this is staged because that was pointless.

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 5:23 PM

whats happened to your logo?? its all backwards

Posted by: chris | August 20, 2006 5:31 PM

I think that is an answer we'd all like to know.

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 5:32 PM

This source

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 5:40 PM

i love how you all havent noticed the TLE logo is flipped.

might wanna fix that.

Posted by: lostprophet | August 20, 2006 6:16 PM

Oh don't worry... I will more than fix it...

Posted by: DocArzt | August 20, 2006 6:17 PM

This hacker is taking the buiscuit,the tea, the cup, and the damned tray it's on!

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 6:23 PM

This is only going to make the intruder want to turn himself in pretending he is someone else to get the $100. Then find some other way of getting in via another IP and possibly get paid off again.

Posted by: 0f0 | August 20, 2006 6:23 PM

Doc, you might want to look in the source code.

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 6:25 PM

uh oh...Before the home page was the only thing that was haked, like everything is thrown to the left but now the comments are like that too. Did we just get hacked twice?

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 6:26 PM

WOAH...You should check the sorce code. Seriously...

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 6:29 PM

I know. I found it 2 hours ago,

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 6:30 PM

Doc, I'm sure you'll do what you need to do in order to find me. I can assure you, it will be impossible.

Signed,

Gee

Posted by: u | August 20, 2006 6:40 PM

Ok freaky, I just checked this blog and the hacker signs with my name again. I swear its not me, I don't wanna be framed :(

Posted by: Gee | August 20, 2006 6:44 PM

Dude, stop mucking with us. And the "I'm not your enemy" rubbish, what the hell?

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 6:45 PM

Gee how is it you post a comment right after the hacker does? oh and it was first posted that his name was "s" now it's "u" so we have "su" what do you guys thinK?

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 6:46 PM

I was thinking the same master, gee posts after RIGHT after, then i checked their ip. They're different.

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 6:48 PM

K...or...could he be using two computers? Just to draw suspicion away from him? But also I'm thinking about "su"

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 6:49 PM

I swear I'm not the hacker, it's just a coincidenc that I post right after him. I wouldn't even know where to begin hacking.

Posted by: Gee | August 20, 2006 6:49 PM

I don't think the letters mean anything.

But i am suspicious of Gee

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 6:50 PM

Yeah... but can't you see why we're suspicious.

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 6:51 PM

Then why is he using your name? Do you have any connection to them or did you make someone really mad recently?

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 6:51 PM

well I'm going to keep watching the letters...

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 6:52 PM

I can understand your suspicion, and no, I haven't made anyone (atleast not on purpose). Besides I hardly post on any of the forums, so I think it might be a coincidence (man, I love that word)!

Posted by: Gee | August 20, 2006 6:54 PM

Well I think the hacker is tring to frame you or something along that line.

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 6:56 PM

Hello Gee, if you're legit I've left something somewhere in the blog interface that only a l337 hacker could find... (I needed help putting it there myself)...

If you are the person who's been messing with Doc, tell me the answer to what I've hidden.

Posted by: vexingmodstwo | August 20, 2006 7:12 PM

AHH a chanlenge?

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 7:23 PM

the son's of liberty

Posted by: smc61185 | August 20, 2006 7:28 PM

Wait was that what was hidden? "the son's of liberty"? Is this the same guy? Check the IP!!

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 7:30 PM

Clue:
--. --- .-.. -..

Posted by: .... .- -.-. -.- . .-. | August 20, 2006 7:31 PM

no i'm not the hacker, lost backwords is TSOL, and there is a punk band called the son's of liberty. maybe he's just a big fan.

Posted by: smc61185 | August 20, 2006 7:34 PM

GOLD?

Posted by: Mastercapn | August 20, 2006 7:35 PM

I love a challenge. For the two posers who are trying to jump on my coattails, the answer to vexingmodstwo's question is "42". And I must admit that was pretty damned funny...

Vexingmodstwo, I've also contacted you privately so you can confirm that it's me when I post here. You'll figure out who the posers are.

Signed,

Gee

Posted by: i | August 20, 2006 7:37 PM

Okay, there he goes again...
Possible clues:
"s" "u" "i"
Son's of liberty
GOLD
42

EXTRA:Gee

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 7:39 PM

ALSO: the one who posted the clue in morse code name was HACKER in morse code.

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 7:45 PM

WHOA!

42 was the answer to my question.

This dude is legit. AND good.

The "gold" morse code is phoney, and so is the "sons of liberty" answer.

I'm very freaked out right now.

Posted by: vexingmodstwo | August 20, 2006 7:48 PM

AHA! See, It wasn't me! Although, now I'm a bit sad. I was kinda hoping it was me :( Anyway, to the hacker: I don't mind if you keep using my name, its kinda fun!

Posted by: Gee | August 20, 2006 7:52 PM

Okay you've proved your inocence.

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 7:53 PM

Please do not be "freaked".

I am a friend of a friend. And my reasons will come to light soon. I mean you no harm.

Signed,

Gee

Posted by: m | August 20, 2006 8:00 PM

Hey hacker if you're reading this, just tell us why you're hacking us. I just want to know. You say you're not an enemy, then what are you?

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 8:00 PM

There he goes...
S U I M

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 8:01 PM

Yeah, MasterCapn... That was him.

I'll be back later. If he posts again, PM me on the forums, okay?

Posted by: vexingmodstwo | August 20, 2006 8:03 PM

YES SIR!!

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 8:05 PM

Where is he?

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 8:11 PM

Gee, may i talk to you privatly.

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 8:12 PM

This is the best drama since this game was doing something.

Also, this would be a great set-up to get more site traffic.

But... I wouldn't even care if it was a set-up. More drama! Woo-hoo!

Posted by: KBarrick | August 20, 2006 8:19 PM

YEAH! But still what's your next move Hacker: Gee

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 8:20 PM

I assure you it is not a set up

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 8:21 PM

Matty--

I believe you! I'm just sayin'... this is the first time in MONTHS that I've come back to this site.

Posted by: KBarrick | August 20, 2006 8:23 PM

Mattyrewls22: Do you mean me, or our mysterious hacker buddy?

Posted by: Gee | August 20, 2006 8:23 PM

I mean the hacker.

Haha, ok Kbarrick.

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 8:25 PM

What's all this about a hacker, eh?

Posted by: Matt the Pale | August 20, 2006 8:26 PM

Matt! nice to meet you finnaly!

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 8:27 PM

Why hello there Mattyrewls22.

Posted by: Matt the Pale | August 20, 2006 8:28 PM

Matt- look at the source. I think this hacker is up to somthing.

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 8:28 PM

See what I said about getting more site traffic?
Getting hacked is not cool at all, but in this boring glyph search any diversion is appreciated so kudos for calling out all the detectives on this (with the reward and all). Making the search public.

Posted by: KBarrick | August 20, 2006 8:29 PM

What, you mean that bit that says, "I am not your enemy. More soon"?

Posted by: Matt the Pale | August 20, 2006 8:29 PM

I'm sure this is exciting =\

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 8:30 PM

Yes, matt, basicly, the lost experience logo was switched, so i thought i'd check the source, and found that

Posted by: Mattyrewsl22 | August 20, 2006 8:30 PM

That was not there before the hack.

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 8:32 PM

Well, you know, if the hacker was a malicious one, wouldn't they have done a bit more than just turn around an icon? A malicious hacker would have changed the entire page maybe, or a denial of service attack. What's all this then?

Posted by: Matt the Pale | August 20, 2006 8:33 PM

You never know- they could lead us into a false sence of security, then BAM we're attacked.

Little steps mean big things ;)

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 8:33 PM

Well I decided I would stop by because MasterCapn said on ITE that you guys had a glyph. What's that all about?

Posted by: Matt the Pale | August 20, 2006 8:35 PM

I'm starting to think maybe this is all part of the "Experience". If so, then I'm honoured to share my name with our mysterious hacker, if not, then I'm not to bothered :)

Posted by: Gee | August 20, 2006 8:36 PM

We don't have a glyph.. Yet anyway, cause you know us, always searching for a new glyph. Stupid he.com -.-

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 8:37 PM

I'm acctualy surprised you think it's part of the experience. It's not i assure you.

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 8:37 PM

Ohhhhh, well in that case I have several alternatives to HansoExposed.com, and I also have uploaded all the known clips in an AVI format so that you can download them to your computer and put them into a playlist. That HE.com website really is quite buggy after all.

Posted by: Matt the Pale | August 20, 2006 8:39 PM

Thanks Matt! you're a real help.

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 8:39 PM

Oh... well, no harm done (at least not yet).

Posted by: Gee | August 20, 2006 8:39 PM

Even if only unofficially, all blogs and websites related to TLE are a part of the "Experience," right? What would TLE be without the people eh?

Posted by: Matt the Pale | August 20, 2006 8:40 PM

Just check back here in a few days for any improvements in the situation

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 8:40 PM

True matt,true

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 8:41 PM

Well things seem to have died down here. I am going to go work on a few things. I'll check back after a while.

Posted by: Matt the Pale | August 20, 2006 8:49 PM

Bye matt

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 8:51 PM

Wow nothing is happening...

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 9:02 PM

Why is "The LOST Experience" backwards?

It's weird. I've never seen it like that.

Posted by: Nicole | August 20, 2006 9:03 PM

I cannot stress this enough, my reasons for doing this will be made evident soon.

I'm doing a friend, and all of us, a favor.

Signed,

Gee

Posted by: a | August 20, 2006 9:06 PM

Liek, OH NOES, it's dah mysterious sneeky a, m, i, u,s.

wow... AM I US?

Possible?

hey A, how come you can't just come straight out, and just tell us what's happening!

Posted by: Jetamo | August 20, 2006 9:18 PM

Hacker, i ask again, PLEASE can i speak to you privatly.

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 9:25 PM

suimate? or in other words, selfmate? Chess term..get your head out of the gutter.;)

Posted by: Dr. Pooh | August 20, 2006 9:34 PM

Who the hell are you?

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 9:36 PM

S U I M A

what's next Gee?

Posted by: gretna -dragon | August 20, 2006 9:38 PM

S U I M A backwards is: am I us

Posted by: gretna -dragon | August 20, 2006 9:41 PM

How about AIM US....who's got AIM?!?!?!

Posted by: Ms. O' | August 20, 2006 9:48 PM

anyone?!?! someone get on AIM

Posted by: Ms. O' | August 20, 2006 9:52 PM

No i don't sorry.

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 9:57 PM

The flipped pic file name is called headerg.jpg rather than the original header.jpg.
So Gee could be "G".
Add that to aim us = aim gus?

Posted by: oodles | August 20, 2006 10:02 PM

me either! I'd place a bet Gee/hacker is on AIM

Posted by: Ms. O' | August 20, 2006 10:02 PM

just trying to figure out time diff between my time and the time on the board.

Posted by: lost_grrl | August 20, 2006 10:19 PM

yeah, it is off, huh lost_grrl??

Posted by: Ms. O' | August 20, 2006 10:23 PM

yeah...like 8 hours! have you heard anything more?

Posted by: lost_grrl | August 20, 2006 10:24 PM

checking time difference it's 4:26pm CST here

Posted by: gretna -dragon | August 20, 2006 10:26 PM

I think the time is GMT (London)

Posted by: gretna -dragon | August 20, 2006 10:27 PM

Hacker...clearly you are lurking...and clearly we need more info to divine your grand plan...if you mean no harm then there can be no harm in revealing your intentions.

Posted by: lost_grrl | August 20, 2006 10:36 PM

I know.. he's very... secretive

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 10:38 PM

actually it's GMT+1

Posted by: oodles | August 20, 2006 10:41 PM

what is the hacker's AIM? is the hacker's AIM "Gus" or "Gee"?

Posted by: House: Glyph Hunter | August 20, 2006 10:42 PM

glyphhunter, it could be us, gus, gee, g
He/she could be saying "aim us" meaning "aim me", common turn of phrase using third person in British English

Posted by: oodles | August 20, 2006 10:45 PM

Hmm well the site is back together...accept the header

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 10:47 PM

Um...

Posted by: Mattyrewsl22 | August 20, 2006 10:49 PM

um what matt?

Posted by: lost_grrl | August 20, 2006 10:58 PM

I think I understand the "su" now. he's spelling out "s.u.c.k.e.r." And i dont' mean that in a derogatory way. I mean that from my analysis that's what he is going for, a gloat.

Posted by: Pman | August 20, 2006 11:00 PM

"Hmm well the site is back together...accept the header"

Not to nit pick, but - you have a supurfluous

Specifically before the following comment
"ValueClick Media 180x150 Rectangle CODE for thelostexperience.com"

Also, the image for your dynamic ad (currently referring to http://www.stopimpaireddriving.org) is not displaying, though the js file and gif do exist. Possibly because the open angle bracket is mucking things up down there.

Cheers.

Posted by: Octavian | August 20, 2006 11:02 PM

Also, isn't it possible that the architect of this website is working in conjunction now with the those in charge of th Lost Experience? A possible tie-in? Viral marketing at its best.

Posted by: Pman | August 20, 2006 11:04 PM

lousy html display, doesn't filter html tags *grumbles*

What that should have said was - you have a supurfluous <

there, that should work. =)

Posted by: Octavian | August 20, 2006 11:05 PM

Lost grrl, i'm just surpised how far this is going.

Posted by: Mattyrewls22 | August 20, 2006 11:05 PM

Pman: You are convinently leaving out the a, m and i in your "sucker" thought...and no, the architect and contributers to this site are not working with TPTB in TLE...no viral marketing, no tie in.

Mat: What do you mean, how far it is going?

Posted by: lost_grrl | August 20, 2006 11:09 PM

So I have a supurfluous?

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 11:11 PM

New Thread

Posted by: Lee Wilson | August 20, 2006 11:12 PM

A Gee is online in AIM right now.

Posted by: Lauren | August 20, 2006 11:12 PM

ya, I know.
Read two posts down from that. The html filtered the < when I typed it as a straight character.

Posted by: Octavian | August 20, 2006 11:13 PM

See it MasterCapn?
It's at the bottom of the "Sponsors" section in the right-hand column, just before the "Join Email List" and reader count. (I would give you the HTML line number, but with the number changing as posts are added, it might be off - also it wouldn't help much if you were looking at the raw php).

Anyway, just trying to help. Good luck!

Posted by: Octavian | August 20, 2006 11:25 PM

OHH but I wonder what it's for...
says

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 11:31 PM

!-- ValueClick Media 180x150 Rectangle CODE for thelostexperience.com

Sry had to get rid of some stuff

Posted by: MasterCapn | August 20, 2006 11:31 PM

-.-. . .-.. -.-. .. ..- ...
----- ----.

Posted by: .... .- -.-. -.- . .-. | August 21, 2006 3:28 PM

CELCIUS0*

posted by HACKER that is what that last post said....

Posted by: Drzoydberg | August 21, 2006 3:56 PM