The Apex Legends Global Series tournament has been abruptly halted during the North American region finals due to players discovering they were being hacked mid-competition. A message appeared on their screens stating “Apex hacking global series” signed by “Destroyer2009 & R4ndom.”
Apex Legends Esports league organizers have taken swift action to suspend the tournament while an investigation is underway. Rumors among players suggest that the issue may stem from a possible vulnerability in the Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) system, currently utilized by the game (now owned by Epic Games). As a precaution, players are advised to avoid launching games that use EAC.
However, EAC has released a statement asserting that they have investigated the incident and are confident that there is no exploit of RCE vulnerability within the Easy Anti-Cheat system. They remain committed to addressing any further issues in collaboration with their partners.
In light of the competitive integrity concerns, the NA finals have been postponed. Stay tuned for updates on the situation.
TLDR: The Apex Legends Global Series tournament was halted due to suspected hacking issues, prompting an investigation into Easy Anti-Cheat system vulnerabilities. The tournament organizers are working to address the situation and ensure fair competition.
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