In a recent turn of events, Activision has taken decisive action by removing Call of Duty: WWII from both the Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass. This move follows alarming reports of hackers exploiting a critical vulnerability within the game, specifically affecting its PC versions on Microsoft’s platforms. Meanwhile, players can still access the title via Steam and console versions without issue.
Security Breach Sparks Concern
The decision to withdraw the game comes in response to multiple reports from players who experienced hijacked computers during gameplay. Disturbing footage has emerged, showcasing remote code execution attacks where malicious code infiltrated the game, allowing hackers to gain control of unsuspecting users’ devices.
Investigations revealed that an outdated and insecure build of the game, which had already been patched on other platforms, was inadvertently uploaded to Microsoft’s services. As of now, Activision has not reinstated access to the game and continues to delve deeper into the security breach.
Notably, Call of Duty: WWII was added to Game Pass just this past June. This incident underscores the potential risks associated with deploying older game builds without thorough review processes, ultimately exposing users to significant cybersecurity threats.
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