An Apex Legends event was postponed by organizers after two players appeared to be hacked and given unwanted cheat devices. Photo: Sean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP/FileOrganizers of the Apex Legends Global Series eSports tournament have postponed an event after two competitors appeared to be hacked while playing separate games during the North American finals.
"Due to the competitive integrity of this series being compromised, we have made the decision to postpone the NA finals at this time. We will share more information soon," Apex Legends eSports wrote on X, formerly Players ImperialHal and Genburten posted clips on social media showing them hacked and given cheat tools against their will, items banned in eSports competition and that could result in suspensions if used.One cheat program allowed a player to see opponents in a wallhack where rivals become highlighted on maps even when they should be hidden behind walls and other objects.
"We have investigated recent reports of a potential RCE issue within Easy Anti-Cheat. At this time - we are confident that there is no RCE vulnerability within EAC being exploited. We will continue to work closely with our partners for any follow up support needed," the EAC message said.
The group advised"against playing any games protected by EAC or any EA titles they have fixed this or can comment."