Path of Exile 2: When Hacked Admin Accounts Make “Dark Fantasy” a Little Too Real!
Path of Exile 2 accounts were breached via a hacked admin account linked to an old Steam account. Attackers exploited partial credit card details to reset credentials, leading to stolen in-game items. Despite developer apologies and new security measures, impacted players face irreversible losses.
Hot Take:
Path of Exile 2’s admin account security is about as sturdy as a wet paper bag in a hurricane. Who knew that a game about battling dark forces would be battling even darker forces online? Turns out, the real boss battle was fought by the support team and their log retention policies on the backend!
Key Points:
- A hacked admin account allowed unauthorized access to at least 66 PoE 2 accounts.
- Players lost valuable in-game items due to the security breach.
- The breach was possible due to an old Steam account linked to an admin account.
- Log retention policies hindered full assessment of the breach’s scope.
- Grinding Gear Games has implemented new security measures but no compensation plans for affected players.
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