Apex LegendsRespa briefly went dark following a hack that allowed cheats to be used by professional players during the NA Finals, resulting in the event being postponed for security reasons. The situation has not been fully resolved yet.
After the hack, Respawn has not provided any updates on the ongoing situation or the measures being taken to address the issue. The statement released by Respawn mentioned that they are prioritizing game and player security and have implemented initial updates to safeguard the Apex Legends community.
There have been rumors about the hack, including speculation that it was an RCE remote hack that took control of players' computers. The hacker allegedly targeted professional players who had been receiving harassment for months.
Easy Anti-Cheat, the system used by Apex Legends, stated that there is no RCE vulnerability within their system being exploited. Despite concerns about potential vulnerabilities, many players have continued to play the game, with only a slight decrease in concurrent players on Steam.
While the risk to the average player may be minimal, the full extent of the hack is still unknown. Players have shown resilience in continuing to play the game, albeit with caution.
This incident has been described as one of the most embarrassing events in esports history. Respawn is urged to provide a comprehensive explanation of the hack, the potential data breach, and the preventive measures being implemented to avoid such incidents in the future.
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