March 18, 2024 at 09:22AM
Esports pros at the Apex Legends Global Series Pro League tournament were disrupted by suspected cyberattacks, with players given unauthorized cheats, leading to the event’s temporary shutdown. The attack may have exploited a vulnerability in the game, causing debate on the source of the breach. This rare interference highlights the potential risks and concerns surrounding esports competition.
The meeting notes detailed an incident in the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Pro League tournament where professional players were suspected to have been victims of a cyberattack. Two players, Noyan Ozkose (Genburten) and Phillip Dosen (ImperialHal), were reportedly given cheats on their accounts during the competition, resulting in the tournament being temporarily shut down. The suspected attacker allegedly exploited a potential remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Apex Legends game, although technical specifics have not been confirmed. The incident disrupted competition due to outside interference, a rarity in esports. It was also mentioned that cheating in esports has historically originated from players themselves, with concerns about the industry being targeted by malicious actors. The meeting notes emphasized the need for comprehensive awareness of specific threats and the development of effective security solutions to maintain fair competition in esports.