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Rainbow Six Siege is in the midst of a full-blown security crisis, reportedly hacked for the third time in less than two weeks. With each breach, the situation escalates, moving from strange currency glitches to players being mass-banned, and now, to hackers displaying custom messages inside live matches. The ongoing attacks raise alarming questions about server integrity and the safety of player accounts.
A Timeline of Escalating Attacks
The first major wave hit on December 27. Players began reporting bizarre, unsolicited account changes. Some found their wallets flooded with R6 Credits, Ubisoft’s premium in-game currency, while others unlocked legendary or paid operator skins without any purchase. While seemingly beneficial to some, this unauthorized access was a clear red flag, indicating a severe backend vulnerability.
The second attack, emerging just days later, turned malicious. Hackers began issuing 67-day bans to players across the platform. The specific duration is believed to be a nod to the community's "6-7" meme. More disturbingly, these bans were categorized as "Harassment Offense," tainting the accounts of those affected. The scale was confirmed when popular content creator VarsityGaming was banned live on stream, highlighting that no account was immune.
Third Breach: Hackers Type Directly Into Your Game
Now, the hackers have struck a third time, demonstrating even greater control over the game’s systems. Not only are player bans continuing, but the perpetrators also appear to have deep server access, allowing them to post custom messages directly into matches.
Screenshots and social media posts from the besieged community show these jarring intrusions. Messages like “Kudos smells! – Snuffles” and “UwU or Meow to play the game” have popped up in-game, confirming hackers can manipulate live game data. One prominent social media post capturing the chaos has been widely circulated.
This new capability marks a dangerous escalation, moving beyond exploiting economies and bans to directly communicating with—and disrupting—the entire player base in real-time.
Community on Edge, Awaiting Official Response
As of now, Ubisoft has not released an official statement addressing this latest and most invasive breach. There is no confirmation on the root cause of these serial hacks or a clear timeline for implementing a permanent fix. The lack of communication has left the Rainbow Six Siege community frustrated and anxious.
Compounding the problem, Rainbow Six Siege servers appear to be offline or unstable across all platforms, including PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Players are reporting widespread issues matchmaking and connecting to games, likely as Ubisoft attempts emergency interventions.
What’s Next for R6 Siege Security?
The triple hack in rapid succession points to a critical and potentially ongoing vulnerability in Rainbow Six Siege’s infrastructure. Each breach has been more brazen than the last, eroding player trust. Key questions remain: How are the hackers gaining access? What is being done to secure player accounts and data? And when will the game return to a stable and secure state?
For now, players are advised to be cautious. The situation remains fluid, and until Ubisoft provides a comprehensive update and fix, the security of the Siege environment is in serious doubt.
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| Hackers writing custom messages in Rainbow Six Siege. |
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| Hackers writing custom messages in Rainbow Six Siege. |