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- SimburianSeasoned RookieJust don't download so called "Free" games off the internet. There's a Crackonosh hack in some of them to gain control. They could be in Fifa games too.
"Gamers are being duped into helping hackers become rich, after downloading games laced with hidden malware. Versions of Grand Theft Auto V, NBA 2K19, and Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 are being given away free in forums...."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57601631 - yes better safe then sorry thanks for the info
"IngeJones;c-17907637" wrote:
Not sure this particular lot were after customer data, if they were interested in source code
Yeah, source code and consumer data are different things, but you never know if they did find some, so it's best to veer on the safe side.- logionXSeasoned Vanguard*deleted
- crocobauraSeasoned AceWho pays 28 million USD just to be able to hack some games? Must be really important to win at FIFA or something.
- SheepilingSeasoned NoviceThanks for the info! And yea better safe than sorry, I'll be changing mine now. xD
- ShopGirl98New SpectatorThank you @logion I appreciate you taking the time to explain. I suppose it would be more an issue for online/multiplayer games?
Silly me tends to forget that EA do more games than the Sims :lol: . - I am not so concerned about log ins due to two factor and the fact I never used my card, but it does have me worry for online components of the game. With new insights into the source code and game code, who knows if something like the gallery could potentially hide malware. I have no idea what security they have in place for someone attempting to do that.
- Still waiting for somebody to post that Sims 4 source code, it would be a dream come true for the modding community.
- It was bound to happen sooner or later, nothing is hack proof. You can try change your passwords and what not but the bottom line is that it is EA's service you are using and it wouldn't really matter. If it can be done once it can be done twice, even after the changes from EA's side and nothing would prevent it from happening on that second attempt either.
The best you can hope for is that EA doesn't get hacked twice.
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