Call of Duty Players Targeted by Hackers, Modern Warfare 2 Servers Collapse

Hackers are infecting players of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 with a self-spreading malware that appears to be a worm, according to analyses of the malware. The malware spreads automatically in online lobbies, indicating that the hackers have exploited bugs in the game. Activision has acknowledged the issue and taken the multiplayer for the game offline while investigating. The motive behind the malware is unclear, but it highlights the ongoing threat of hackers targeting online gaming communities.