Security threats continue to plague PUBG Mobile, with the official PUBG Mobile Esports YouTube channel hacked again despite enhanced protective measures by developers.
PUBG Mobile, one of the world's most popular mobile battle royale games, boasts millions of active users globally. Yet, as its player base grows, so do hacking incidents. Developers at Tencent and Krafton work tirelessly to ban cheaters and secure systems, but external threats persist.
Just a week after being compromised and renamed 'SpaceX 2021,' the channel—home to over 3 million subscribers—has been hacked anew and rebranded as 'brand account.' While the name has been restored, full recovery is ongoing.
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Like the prior breach during the live broadcast of PUBG Mobile Pro League SA Season 4, this hack occurred amid a major tournament. Previously, hackers uploaded cryptocurrency videos; this time, none were added, and the homepage stayed mostly intact. However, some recent videos now display 'No Views' and incorrect dates like 'aired Jan 19, 2018,' despite being uploaded days ago. Titles like PMPL Brasil Season 2 remain unavailable or lack start dates.
Typically, PUBG Mobile regional leagues attract 10K-20K views per tournament video. These repeated hacks have significantly dented viewership, disappointing players and fans alike.
To combat in-game cheaters, Tencent rolled out the Pan Ban anti-cheat system, conducting routine scans to detect and permanently ban offenders. Despite these efforts, some slip through, keeping security teams vigilant.
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