"Rising Concerns Over Apex Legends Tournament Hacks and Easy Anti-Cheat Safety"

A hacking incident during the Apex Legends Global Series has raised concerns about the safety of Easy Anti-Cheat, with players experiencing hacks during the North America finals. The incident has sparked worries about the safety of playing games that use Easy Anti-Cheat, as it's unclear whether the exploit comes from the game itself or the anti-cheat software. The community-run Anti-Cheat Police Department has recommended players avoid games using EAC and suggested tournament participants perform a clean OS reinstall. The situation has led to speculation and worry within the gaming community, with concerns about personal information security and the potential impact on other games using Easy Anti-Cheat. EA has not provided updates on the situation, and Respawn employees have been notified of layoffs, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the game.