Multiple players have raised concerns about a circulating exploit in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War that allows hackers to gain access to other players’ IP addresses, leading to game crashes.
Furthermore, a reputable Call of Duty YouTuber Xclusive Ace has highlighted this issue in a video, confirming that it affects only Black Ops Cold War and not other Call of Duty games.
However, Activision and Treyarch have not addressed the exploit or provided any acknowledgement or timeline for a fix. The vulnerability extends to consoles as well, unlike previous hacks that predominantly targeted PCs, and disabling crossplay does not prevent the impact on gamers.
To mitigate the risk, it is strongly advised to use a VPN if players still choose to play Black Ops Cold War.
Alternatively, it is recommended to avoid the game altogether due to the potential consequences of having one’s IP address compromised, such as identity theft and precise location tracking.
Additionally, given the recent release of Black Ops Cold War in 2020, it is likely that Activision will take action to address this issue, and any updates will be promptly shared with the community.
