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Respawn Entertainment has finally addressed the recent hacking incident that disrupted the North American regional finals of the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS), sparking concerns across the gaming community.
The hack, which injected cheating software into the gameplay of prominent players such as DarkZero’s Noyan “Genburten” Ozkose and TSM’s Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen, raised questions about the security of Apex Legends and its anti-cheat measures.
Following a period of silence from both Respawn and EA, Respawn has now released a statement reassuring players that steps have been taken to bolster security.
They deployed initial updates aimed at fortifying the game’s defences and ensuring a secure gaming experience, with further measures promised in the future.
This announcement comes as a relief to many players who had expressed apprehension and even uninstalled the game in response to the breach.
The incident also prompted speculation about the vulnerability of Easy Anti-Cheat, the software used by Apex Legends to prevent hacking.
However, Easy Anti-Cheat conducted its investigation and confirmed that no Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability existed within its system.
This suggests that the vulnerability lies within Apex Legends itself, potentially stemming from its modified version of the Source Engine.
Despite these reassurances, questions linger regarding the extent of the breach and its implications for the wider gaming community.
An update from the @PlayApex team: pic.twitter.com/fuwKYmHFVP
— Respawn (@Respawn) March 20, 2024
Respawn’s statement only vaguely references “a few” professional player accounts being hacked, leaving open the possibility that more players were affected.
Additionally, concerns persist about whether the breach originated from the game itself or through targeted actions against individual players’ devices.
In the midst of addressing these security concerns, Respawn also faces other challenges, including recent layoffs as part of EA’s company-wide restructuring.
As they navigate these challenges, players can expect ongoing updates and improvements aimed at maintaining the integrity and enjoyment of their gaming experience.
