Professional Hacker Group of Honor of Kings
On June 28, IT Home reported from Tencent’s security center that the police of Tuyền Châu City (Phúc Kiến Province, China) had collaborated with functional forces to successfully dismantle a sophisticated hacking network operating in the popular game Honor of Kings.
Specifically, the security forces arrested the main suspect, Xiao Murui, along with six other individuals. This group was accused of operating software that facilitated cheating—commonly referred to as a “plug-in”—to enhance game performance, offer paid services for rank climbing, and more.
According to the initial investigation, Xiao Murui had previously worked at a studio specializing in providing gaming services since 2022. This studio accepted requests for game proxy services, in-game connections, continuous development, and other accompanying services. However, a turning point occurred at the end of 2024 when Xiao decided to invest 90,000 RMB (approximately 300 million VND) to purchase a license for a specific tool. This software could “map out” game areas, allowing users to see enemy positions and the timing of skill cooldowns.
Profits from Selling Cheating Tools
As of January 2025, Xiao Murui had organized for over 30 players to use game proxy services to gather at a centralized location in a building he rented, specializing in using the tool to help customers rank up and earn rewards. Studio employees also directly guided players on how to use the tool, playing alongside customers to ensure they would succeed. Additionally, they also participated in high-level competitions, selling points and accounts, creating an illegal business operation.
According to statistics provided by the police, from the beginning of the year until now, this network has helped the studio earn over 250,000 RMB (nearly 1 million VND) in profit solely from the sale of tools, software, and cheating services.
Currently, Xiao Murui is under arrest and is being investigated for providing programs, tools for cheating, and managing illegal computer information systems. Related parties are also being held accountable.
Source: Sohu
