Hackers disrupt Apex Legends esports tournament

Kaspersky Blog – 4.3.24

The esports industry is booming: prize pools for top tournaments have long surpassed $10 million, with peak online viewership exceeding one million. This naturally attracts hackers, who typically either steal game source-code or target individual gamers. Recently, cyberattacks have gone beyond the pale: hackers disrupted a major Apex Legends tournament.

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