hacking incidents Archives

AppWizard

September 9, 2025

Internal revelations have emerged that Meta has neglected its messenger application ‘WatsApp’ even t..

Meta allegedly overlooked a significant security vulnerability in its messaging application, WhatsApp, as revealed by former WhatsApp security director Ataullah Baik, who has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Northern California. Baik claims that numerous employees had unrestricted access to sensitive user data and that the company failed to address over 100,000 daily account hacking incidents. He alleges that he reported these concerns to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and faced retaliation, leading to his termination in February. Meta has denied Baik's claims, stating he was laid off due to underperformance. Additionally, four current and former employees testified before the U.S. Congress, alleging that Meta minimized research on risks to children on its virtual reality platform, "Horizon Worlds." Reports indicate that Meta's legal team instructed employees to avoid gathering data related to minors or to downplay risks. Former employee Frances Haugen previously revealed that Facebook prioritized profit over user safety, aware of the negative impact of its algorithms on adolescents' mental health. Internal documents also showed features aimed at young children, prompting a response from 44 U.S. attorneys general to prevent exploitation by AI.

AppWizard

July 11, 2025

Call Of Duty: WW2 Is Missing From PC Game Pass, And There’s A Good Reason For It

Call of Duty: WW2 was added to the Xbox Game Pass lineup for console users in June 2025, but the PC version is currently unavailable due to a significant issue. On July 5, 2025, Activision acknowledged that an unpatched version of the game was uploaded to the Xbox PC app, leading to serious security concerns, including hacking incidents. Players have been warned about an RCE exploit, and it is advised that they run anti-virus scans. Meanwhile, the console version continues to receive player feedback through a satisfaction poll.

AppWizard

July 10, 2025

Call of Duty: WWII pulled from PC Game Pass after hackers hijack players’ PCs

Activision has removed Call of Duty: WWII from the Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass due to reports of player hacks linked to a critical security vulnerability that allowed hackers to gain remote access to players' computers. This issue arose shortly after the game's introduction to Microsoft’s Game Pass in late June 2025, with players experiencing computer freezes, unexpected command prompts, shutdowns, and direct messages from hackers. The vulnerability, known as Remote Code Execution (RCE), was present in the outdated version on the Microsoft Store, while the Steam version had been patched. Activision has not provided details on the removal or a timeline for the game's return, and players are advised against downloading it from any platform until security concerns are addressed.

AppWizard

July 9, 2025

Activision pulls Call of Duty game after PC players are hacked

Activision has removed Call of Duty: WWII from the Microsoft Store and Game Pass due to security breaches affecting players. The game is offline while the publisher investigates reports of hacks experienced by PC users. It remains available on Steam and other consoles. Players have reported significant security threats, including a video from streamer Wrioh demonstrating hacking incidents. The version of the game on Microsoft’s platforms reportedly contained an outdated flaw.

AppWizard

July 8, 2025

Activision took down Call of Duty game after PC players hacked, says source

Activision has temporarily removed the Microsoft Store version of “Call of Duty: WWII” due to a serious security breach involving a vulnerability that allowed hackers unauthorized access to players' computers. The company is investigating the situation and is working on a patch to resolve the exploit. Players have reported hacking incidents while playing, with concerns raised about a remote code execution vulnerability. The affected version of the game differs from those on Steam, as it contained an outdated flaw that had already been patched elsewhere. Activision has faced multiple hacking incidents in recent years, including issues with its anti-cheat system and malware targeting players. The company has also experienced layoffs that have impacted its cybersecurity resources.