Video game maker EA says hackers stole source code


Electronic Arts admitted to hackers stealing its source code and other software tools, but said the attack was unlikely to have an impact on gamers or business operations. — AFP

Electronic Arts said Thursday hackers managed to steal source code and other software tools from the video game giant, but that the attack was unlikely to have an impact on gamers or business operations.

EA, the maker of popular titles such as "Battlefield," acknowledged the breach after a report by Vice Media that attackers had made off with the code used for games including FIFA 21 and the Frostbite engine, which powers some EA games.

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