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Apex Legends developer ups in-game security after tournament hack

Developer Respawn has addressed the recent Apex Legends hacks.

Earlier this week, a hacking incident occurred during the Apex Legends Global Series that resulted in the tournament being halted for safety concerns. Now, in a statement shared today, Respawn has confirmed players were hacked during the tournament, adding it will be releasing a "series of updates" which will add extra protection to the game. "On Sunday, a few professional Apex Legends player accounts were hacked during an ALGS event," Respawn's statement reads.

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