PROS HACKED DURING APEX LEGENDS TOURNAMENT, FORCING ABANDONMENT

The Apex Legends Global Series Tournament was thrown into chaos recently when several professional players were hacked during a live match, leading to the event's postponement due to compromised competitive integrity. During the finals, player Noyan "Genburten" Ozkose experienced wallhacks, while Phillip "ImperialHal" Dosen found himself with an aimbot, as cheaters took over the game chat. The Anti-Cheat Police Department has highlighted a concerning Remote Code Execution (RCE) exploit affecting EA games secured by Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) and has warned players to avoid playing these titles until the issue is resolved. There are concerns of potential risks like ransomware due to the vulnerability. As a result, participants are advised to protect their personal information as the situation is being dealt with.

A Remote Code Execution (RCE) exploit is a security flaw that allows a hacker to remotely execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. For gamers, this could mean unauthorized control over their gaming experience and personal data, including the possibility of injecting cheats, stealing information, or installing harmful software like ransomware.

Apex Legends, developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, is a free-to-play battle royale game that has gained a large following since its release in February 2019. The game is known for its fast-paced action, unique character abilities, and team-based play. The competitive scene of Apex Legends has been growing with official tournaments like the Global Series, showcasing top talent from around the world and fostering a vibrant esports community. The game employs Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) in an effort to maintain fair play, but the recent RCE exploit has raised serious security concerns among players and organizers alike.