Final Fantasy 14 is in hot water over a privacy glitch linked to its blacklist system, which was meant to curb harassment but instead leaked player account IDs. Square Enix's attempts to fix the issue have fallen short, leading to concerns about safety. A controversial mod called PlayerScope made it easy to scrape these details, prompting a shutdown after a cease and desist order. While the creator deleted stored data, the vulnerability still poses risks, as it could have already been exploited by malicious users. This incident underscores the tough job developers face in keeping online players safe.
Published on: 6/20/2025
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