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Path of Exile 2 Admin Account Breach Affects Players

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🛡️ Path of Exile 2 suffers significant account breaches due to hacked admin access. Developers at Grinding Gear Games confirmed that a compromised admin account allowed hackers to access at least 66 player accounts, changing passwords and stealing in-game items. The breach, which has been ongoing since November, exploited an old Steam account linked to an admin, enabling attackers to manipulate player accounts without triggering two-factor authentication. Players reported losing valuable items, with the company stating that restoration of stolen goods is impossible. Despite acknowledging security flaws, Grinding Gear Games has not offered compensation for affected players and has implemented new security measures to prevent future incidents.

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