Activision pulls game after PC hacking reports
Outdated game build blamed for remote code attacks targeting Game Pass users.
Activision has removed Call of Duty: WWII from the Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass following reports that hackers exploited a serious vulnerability in the game. Only the PC versions from Microsoft’s platforms are affected, while the game remains accessible via Steam and consoles.
The decision came after several players reported their computers being hijacked during gameplay. Streamed footage showed remote code execution attacks, where malicious code was deployed through the game to seize control of victims’ devices.
AN outdated and insecure build of the game, which had previously been patched elsewhere, was uploaded to the Microsoft platforms. Activision has yet to restore access and continues to investigate the issue.
Call of Duty: WWII was only added to Game Pass in June. The vulnerability highlights the dangers of pushing old game builds without sufficient review, exposing users to significant cybersecurity risks.
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