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Activision Players Attacked by Password Stealing Malware: Investigation In Progress

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Activision, the powerhouse behind popular titles such as Call of Duty, is currently embroiled in an investigation into a hacking campaign aimed at its players.

The primary objective of cybercriminals is to siphon off player credentials, focusing on gaming accounts and cryptocurrency wallets.

Sources close to the situation, who have requested anonymity due to the matter’s sensitivity, have revealed that the hackers are infiltrating victims’ computers with malware. The malicious software then proceeds to extract passwords for various accounts.

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The extent of the damage and the precise method of the malware’s distribution remains in mystery.

Speculation suggests that the issue may be confined to users who have installed third-party tools on their systems.

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Activision Blizzard’s internal team is reportedly hard at work, attempting to eradicate the malware and restore security to any player accounts that have been compromised.

Despite the urgency of the situation, Activision spokesperson Delaney Simmons has emphasized that the company’s servers are secure and have not been breached.

Instead, the spotlight is on unauthorized third-party software as the likely culprit behind the malware infections.

The Discovery and Response

The malware campaign’s initial discovery is credited to an individual known as Zebleer, who is involved in the development and sale of cheating software for Call of Duty.

Zebleer stumbled upon the issue when a customer reported the theft of their account for the cheat software.

This prompted an investigation that led to unearthing a database filled with stolen credentials.

Zebleer has since taken proactive measures, alerting Activision Blizzard and other cheat providers whose users might be at risk.

TechCrunch has independently verified a sample of the stolen logins, confirming the authenticity of at least a portion of the data.

However, the freshness of the data remains uncertain.

The Impact on Players

At this juncture, there is no evidence that the average Activision game player is in danger.

The threat specifically targets individuals who utilize third-party applications, including cheats.

Nevertheless, Activision’s Simmons has advised all users who feel their accounts may have been compromised to change their passwords and enable two-factor authentication as a precautionary measure.

As the investigation continues, the gaming community is on high alert.

The incident is a stark reminder of the risks of downloading and using unauthorized software.

It also underscores the importance of cybersecurity measures such as two-factor authentication in safeguarding digital identities.

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Divya
Divya
Divya is a Senior Journalist at GBhackers covering Cyber Attacks, Threats, Breaches, Vulnerabilities and other happenings in the cyber world.

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