Twitch Leaked
Hey, we are a bit late this week but nevertheless, there isn’t much exciting news this week. So without further ado let’s get started.
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Twitch Confirms Source Code, Payment Numbers, User Information, And More Has Leaked
Twitch has responded to reports that a massive data leak has occurred, confirming that such a leak did, in fact, happen.
VideoGamesChronicle first reported that an anonymous hacker posted a 125GB link to 4chan earlier today filled with user information, payout amounts, source code, proprietary services, and more. The publication verified that those files posted on 4chan were downloadable, and it received word from an “anonymous company” that the files were legit. Still, without official word from Twitch, it wasn’t confirmed.
Now, Twitch has confirmed that the leak is real, which means the personal data of millions is out there available for download. According to VGC, all of Twitch’s source code was leaked, including comment history “going back to its early beginnings.” Furthermore, streamer payout numbers from 2019 were leaked, as were Twitch’s own internal security tools, proprietary services, and more.
Basically, all of Twitch has been leaked. If you’re reading this and have a Twitch account, now would be a great time to change your password and enable two-factor authorization.
Ghost Recon Frontline Announced, Massive PVP Shooter With ‘Epic 100+ Player Battles’
Today, the next Ghost Recon chapter was announced. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Frontline is the latest free-to-play team-based shooter to join Ubisoft’s ever-expanding catalog. A deep class system and an extensive array of tactical gadgets/tools enable deep customization and satisfying gameplay – outsmarting enemy teams is the key to victory. Moreover, Frontline is a massive first-person PVP shooter with “epic 100+ player battles.”
Apple Has Appealed the Epic vs. Apple Decision
In September, Apple was given 90 days to implement the changes required by the injunction. In the request filed on October 8, Apple stated that it plans to follow the court’s order, but that doing so is a complex endeavor that requires additional time. If forced to make such wide-sweeping changes without sufficient planning and preparation, Apple would be “irreparably harmed” because its business model would be disrupted. According to Apple’s court filing, postponing the enforcement of the injunction until after the appeals are decided would give Apple the necessary time to thoroughly plan for the “rapidly evolving legal, technological, economic issues” that could arise from these changes.
Source: https://gamerant.com/apple-appeal-epic-games-lawsuit-decision
