A disturbance during the North American Finals of Apex Legends has caused concern among players regarding the safety of the game and their own accounts. Respawn and EA have postponed the finals due to a breach in the game’s “competitive integrity.” The incident involved someone providing professional players with hacks like aimbots and wallhacks during the event, leading to the disruption of the entire competition without any actual cheating attempts. One player was even banned for using an aimbot cheat before the event was shut down.
The extent of the breach remains unclear, with fears that it may not be limited to the professional players but could potentially impact the wider player base. Some creators have reported finding viruses on their PCs, although it is uncertain if this is related to the hack. Speculation suggests that a hacker named Destroyer2009 may be behind the breach, using a remote exploit to compromise PCs. However, these claims have not been confirmed.
The unprecedented nature of this incident in a major esports event has raised concerns about the effectiveness of Apex’s anti-cheat systems. The incident highlights the sophistication of cheats in private lobbies for professional players. The recent layoffs at Respawn add to the urgency for EA to strengthen the game’s security team.
Given the uncertainty surrounding the situation, it may be advisable to refrain from logging into Apex until EA and Respawn provide further information. While uninstalling the game may not be necessary, it is prudent to wait for official updates. Injecting cheats into professional players’ accounts to disrupt an event is a serious matter that requires thorough investigation and prompt action from Respawn.
Update: Easy Anti-Cheat has clarified that the breach is not related to their system. Stay updated on the situation through social media channels.
