EA's Origin Leaves Gamers Vulnerable to Hackers
The ReVuln team gave a presentation last week at the Black Hat security conference in Amsterdam. Apparently, getting someone to click on an "origin://" prefixed link is all it takes, as the Origin client then downloads a dynamic link library file to the victim's computer. The ReVuln team has also released a paper, detailing the exploit, which mentions a similar vulnerability discovered in Valve's Steam platform last year.
Speaking to Ars Technica, Electronic Arts says the company is aware of the issue, and seems to be addressing the problem in some manner.
"Our team is constantly investigating hypotheticals like this one as we continually update our security infrastructure", said an EA spokesperson.
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Source: http://au.ign.com/articles/2013/03/19/eas-origin-has-an-exploit-leaving-gamers-vulnerable-to-hackers
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ToesPosted:
-Pinkie_Pie-Soulful-RageQuit- I just don't get why hackers go so far to ruin someone's gaming experience
They get something out of it, that's why they do it.
Not sure if it's for money, people's information, things like that I'm sure.
exactly.. they only do it to get something for it.. its dumb if you ask me..
It is pretty dumb, because some of them end up in jail.
JamesPosted:
Soulful-RageQuit- I just don't get why hackers go so far to ruin someone's gaming experience
They get something out of it, that's why they do it.
Not sure if it's for money, people's information, things like that I'm sure.
exactly.. they only do it to get something for it.. its dumb if you ask me..
HallPosted:
-RageQuit- I just don't get why hackers go so far to ruin someone's gaming experience
Pricks, money fiends, the explanation goes on and on with their characteristics..
HallPosted:
-Pinkie_Pie-Yikes EA needs to fix this as fast as posssible.
they will fo show lol
They have so many issues..
ToesPosted:
-RageQuit- I just don't get why hackers go so far to ruin someone's gaming experience
Usually because of the money. But they will get this taken care of soon.
LosersPosted:
TubaVice Yet more hackers. Hopefully EA deals with this.
i suppose they should.
they should because am starting to hate hackers now
ToesPosted:
-Pinkie_Pie-Teh Cmon EA hope they deal with this ASAP.
im sure they will
Yea, there has been alot of hackers lately and im sure they have the knowledge to fix this.
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