Gamers playing 'Call of Duty' and other games fell victim to malware disguised as cheat software, leading to the theft of Bitcoin from over 4 million accounts, including those on Battlenet and Activision. The malware stole login credentials and initiated unauthorized transactions, affecting users who purchased cheat services. The incident raised concerns about cybersecurity within the gaming community.
A mysterious group of cybercriminals have reportedly released an info stealer malware targeting @CallofDuty players who cheat and steal their $BTC holdings. https://t.co/N0U0NcHpQI
NEW: Call of Duty gamers using pay-to-cheat services targeted by malware that steals login credentials and issues unauthorized transactions. More than 4M accounts among Battlenet and Activision users were compromised, with losses including from Electrum #Bitcoin wallets. https://t.co/6tMeEbApH1
Reports have claimed that a cheat provider for games, including Call of Duty, was compromised with users who purchased the cheats having their personal information stolen. The cheat reportedly had malware that stole information. Sources confirm Activision Blizzard servers were… https://t.co/lxyvqx8DA9
Call of Duty players and other gamers seeking "cheat" software were met with malware that could swap their Bitcoin, with potentially millions of accounts impacted. Click to read via @ggDecrypt: https://t.co/DTxN8OmYFd
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