Since its release, Marvel Rivals has become one of the major hits in the global gaming industry, even ranking among the most-played titles on Steam at present.
The developers have received significant praise, especially after making numerous changes to the game mechanics. However, Marvel Rivals still hasn’t reached its optimal level. Many complaints have arisen from players regarding various issues such as balancing problems, gameplay mechanics, and a number of bugs that have been reported.
More seriously, just recently, Marvel Rivals has caused quite a stir among gamers. Specifically, this game was recently targeted by a YouTuber named Shalzuth, who reported severe security vulnerabilities that could greatly impact players.
This young YouTuber also emphasized that his intention was not to spread panic but rather to help Marvel Rivals players understand how this type of vulnerability works and why prioritizing timely bug fixes and updates is crucial for game developers.
The core issue that this YouTuber highlighted is the inherent vulnerabilities of Marvel Rivals. According to him, the game was initially designed to allow developers to run updates on the game’s components on PC systems. However, there exists a vulnerability that allows anyone to exploit it to “execute code on the player’s device.” This situation can lead to hackers injecting harmful files, malware, or viruses onto players’ PCs. Not only that, this YouTuber also demonstrated how easily one can access and steal passwords from the system.
This YouTuber also pointed out that this could entirely happen, especially when players are gaming on shared Wi-Fi networks with hackers. Therefore, anyone playing the game in public places like cafes, schools, and other crowded areas may face significantly higher risks.
