The popular combat flight simulator game “War Thunder” is back in the news, but this time it’s not for its realistic graphics or engaging virtual battles. Players of the game have allegedly leaked a huge trove of restricted military documents, which is the second time this has happened in the past few months.
The incident comes after a July leak of nearly 16,000 restricted American military documents by a Ukrainian hacker who had accessed servers belonging to War Thunder players. This second incident involved the leak of hundreds of restricted military documents related to the US military, including helicopter drawings and manuals.
The documents involved were top secret, meaning their release could have had serious consequences for military operations. In the eyes of the US government, this is a serious breech of security and its enforcement agencies are investigating the incident to determine who is responsible for the leak.
The incident has caused an uproar among War Thunder players, who have argued that the game’s developers are responsible for the situation. Many gamers believe the problem lies with the developers, who have failed to take the necessary security measures to prevent such leaks from occurring.
The developers of War Thunder, however, have maintained their innocence, stating they are cooperating with US authorities to identify the culprit. In a statement, the developer of the game, Gaijin Entertainment, said that it is “working closely with the US government and other relevant authorities to investigate the situation and take necessary steps to prevent any future breaches.”
The incident is a reminder to online gamers of the importance of online security. As the popularity of online games continues to grow, it is more important than ever to remain vigilant when it comes to online security. It is also important for game developers to ensure their platforms are secure to prevent these sorts of leaks from occurring in the future.
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