Talk on Xbox Live from your desktop

DeFrEaTs · 1 Jun 2006 at 11:29

Ok I promised to link to this little app during our GRAW game last night. I haven't tried it myself, but here is the link:

http://brh.numbera.com/software/xblist/

As I mentioned it is basically an IM app that allows you to chat / manage your XBLive list from your desktop.

Nismo · 1 Jun 2006 at 11:37

This has been knocking around for a while I think, and if it is the same one, there were concerns regarding the security of it the first time it was mentioned.

Have these been resolved/confirmed to be safe?

DeFrEaTs · 1 Jun 2006 at 11:43

I can't say I know mate. I just came across it whilst browsing and whilst it didn't interest me a few people wanted a link when I mentioned it during a GRAW game.

I do know a new version was released recently so perhaps this could have fixed these potential flaws. The website should say, otherwise if it is the case that it is insecure it maybe best to avoid.

Nismo · 1 Jun 2006 at 11:47

I only mention it because I know that before it involved providing things like passwords etc, and there were concerns they could be used frauduently.

Having said that, Ive not heard of anyone having any problems, so I guess it must be fine

Maniac618 · 1 Jun 2006 at 14:19

Nismo said:
I only mention it because I know that before it involved providing things like passwords etc, and there were concerns they could be used frauduently.

Having said that, Ive not heard of anyone having any problems, so I guess it must be fine

I've stayed away from it since it was first mentioned, just in case.

Unless someone can prove it really is safe somehow

McManicMan · 1 Jun 2006 at 15:20

just installed, i like it, very nice - will keep

da_mic_1530 · 1 Jun 2006 at 15:21

nismo is correct, and to my knowledge the problem still exists

edit, well its not a problem, more of a security flaw, ive heard no1 having problems but i dont feel confident using it

Nismo · 1 Jun 2006 at 15:22

da_mic_1530 said:
nismo is correct, and to my knowledge the problem still exists

Is it actually a problem though, or is it just people being paranoid?

I've not heard of anyone being scammed, so assume its safe. Still not ideal though, and I wont be using it.

McManicMan · 1 Jun 2006 at 15:32

you lot are worse than the x-files

Question: Does XBList steal my personal info?
Answer: No. Absolutely not. Not now, not ever. XBList is for you to view your gamertag. It does not communicate your Xbox Live Friends List, your Gamer Tag, your Passport credentials, or any other information. It talks to only 3 sites automatically: Xbox.com (for the friends list), Bungie.net (for the emblems) and my site (to check for updates only). It doesn't even do Passport login for you - it lets Internet Explorer do it, so you know I'm not faking the Passport site. However, I urge you to not take my word for it. Download Fiddler and use it to monitor XBLists's communications. You'll see that it does not stealthily upload anything to my servers or anything like that.