Playing these CoD games online could be dangerous because of Activision’s DMCA
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The gaming community has been rocked by recent developments as Activision-Blizzard, the powerhouse behind the popular Call of Duty franchise, flexes its legal muscle but could this be inadvertently harming their player’s security with all these new Activision DCMA’s?
Activison DMCAs and how they affect Player Security
First, we saw SM2, a well-known game developer, forced to shut down their ambitious project due to a DMCA (copyright infringement order) from Activision-Blizzard. And now, another developer, XLabs, has also fallen victim to the same fate.
These crackdowns have sparked a heated debate within the Call of Duty community, with many questioning the impact on players and the future of older Call of Duty games. In a gripping video by ModernWarzone on Youtube, they shed light on the potentially harmful consequences of shutting down externally run servers. They argue that Activision’s move to drive players back to their official games may have unintended consequences.
While it’s true that Activision has been on a mission to keep old games alive, the problem lies in the company’s approach. By clamping down on these third-party servers, they inadvertently push players towards the older Activision servers, which have become a breeding ground for security issues. Shockingly, in the same video ModernWarzone mentions that the security measures in these older servers are practically “non-existent”, leaving players vulnerable to relentless attacks by hackers.
According to ModernWarzone in this video, logging into one of Activision’s antiquated Call of Duty servers has become a perilous endeavour. Players are repeatedly targeted by hackers who have skillfully circumvented outdated security systems. The consequences of these breaches are severe: players face being abruptly kicked from games, losing their hard-earned ranks, and worst of all, exposing their personal information as hackers gain access to their IPs. It’s a dangerous cocktail of problems that poses a significant risk to players.
While Activision certainly has the right to protect its intellectual property by sending out DCMA notices, it must also shoulder the responsibility of ensuring the security of its own servers. If they are willing to clamp down so hard on external emulators, they must address the glaring security flaws in their own infrastructure. As the Call of Duty community grapples with these developments, it’s evident that there are no easy answers.
Activision’s crackdown has inadvertently unleashed a wave of security threats, leaving players disillusioned and concerned. It’s high time for the gaming giant to strike a delicate balance between safeguarding their intellectual property and creating a safe and enjoyable gaming experience for their loyal fanbase.
Do you think Activision are doing the right thing protecting their intellectual property? Would you return to these older severs if they updated their security measures?
