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Malware Attack Targets Call of Duty Cheat Provider

A recent malware attack has targeted a Call of Duty cheat provider and players using them, so here's what you need to know.

By Shane Moosa |

First Published April 1, 2024, 20:44

Malware Attack Targets Call of Duty Cheat Provider — Activision

When your fan base reaches the immense scale of the Call of Duty franchise, it's almost inevitable for a significant number of cheaters and cheat providers to emerge within its ecosystem. Despite Activision Blizzard's continuous efforts to combat cheating, it has often felt like a challenging battle

Now, it seems that an external party has taken on the task of curbing cheaters through a malware attack targeting a major cheat provider and its user base. Let's delve deeper into the details below and explore the potential implications for the future of Call of Duty.

Malware Attack Targets Call of Duty Cheat Provider

In a recent report from cybersecurity firm VX Underground (also posted here on X), it has come to light that a third party initiated a malware attack targeting a Call of Duty cheat provider, along with several other companies. This attack was specifically aimed at players seeking cheats, resulting in the depletion of numerous crypto wallets.

Over the past couple of days we have become aware of malware targeting gamers! More specifically, a currently unidentified Threat Actor is utilizing an infostealer to target individuals who cheat (Pay-to-Cheat) in video games.

A Call of Duty cheat provider (PhantomOverlay) was…
— vx-underground (@vxunderground) March 27, 2024

According to VX Underground's statement posted on Twitter, "Over the past couple of days, we have become aware of malware targeting gamers. More specifically, a currently unidentified Threat Actor is utilizing an infostealer to target individuals who cheat (Pay-to-Cheat) in video games."

As previously mentioned, the attack led to a crypto-drain, resulting in the theft of cryptocurrencies from Electrum BTC wallets belonging to affected players engaged in Call of Duty, WoW, Overwatch, Diablo, and other games.

Call Of Duty Malware Attack Cheat Provider — While the focus for now is to put a stop to the information and Crypto theft resulting from this attack, it could also help limit the future cheaters in these games, especially in Call of Duty. (Picture: Activision)

In a somewhat ironic twist, VX Underground reveals that the largest company hosting these cheaters has partnered with the COD team to address the situation. They stated, "The scope of the impact is so large, and in a bizarre twist of fate, Activision Blizzard is coordinating with cheat providers to aid users impacted by the massive infostealer campaign."

While stealing players' information and funds goes beyond mere cheating in a video game, collaboration to halt such activities is imperative. Despite the negative implications for cheaters, this collaboration not only aims to halt the blatant theft outlined in this case but could also lead to future restrictions for cheaters across all platforms, including Call of Duty.

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Malware Attack Targets Call of Duty Cheat Provider

Malware Attack Targets Call of Duty Cheat Provider