Apex Legends hacker says game developers patched exploit used on streamers

TechCrunch reports that a hacker known as "Destroyer2009" exploited a vulnerability in Apex Legends to hack two well-known streamers mid-game during an esports tournament, forcing organizers to suspend the event. Respawn issued layered updates that the hacker says patched the exploit, but the developer and EA did not confirm technical details; the attacker declined to disclose specifics and said he will stop public hacks for now.