A mysterious cybercriminal group has launched a malware attack targeting Call of Duty gamers, particularly those who have been using cheats to gain an unfair advantage in the game. The attack has resulted in the theft of Bitcoin holdings from a large number of players.
PhantomOverlay, a provider of Call of Duty cheat codes, first noticed the cyberattack after several users reported unauthorized transactions. Competing cheat code vendors have also confirmed similar attacks.
The attackers managed to steal credentials and access some victims’ Electrum wallets, draining their Bitcoin holdings. The exact amount of cryptocurrency stolen is still unknown.
The scope of affected accounts is extensive, with over 3.6 million Battlenet accounts, 561,000 Activision accounts, and 117,000 accounts from Elite PVPers being compromised. However, PhantomOverlay has stated that these figures may have been exaggerated.
In response to the attack, Activision Blizzard, the developer behind Call of Duty, has stepped in to assist impacted players in collaboration with cheat code providers. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of cybersecurity for gamers, crypto enthusiasts, and internet users alike.
In other news, former takeaway worker Jian Wen has been found guilty of laundering $2 billion in Bitcoin. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
