Marvel's Avengers patch fixes bug that was exposing streamer IP addresses

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Update: Watch glass Dynamics says the problem is now fixed, and Wonder's Avengers players on PS5 rear stream safely.

Maculatio 1.8b has been published and fixes the issue that was occurring on PS5 where sensitive information was displayed along screen. PS5 players are safe to stream now.June 23, 2021

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Crystal Dynamics has issued a warning against streaming Marvel's Avengers gameplay, as it appears that the 1.8.0 patch released today is causation the PlayStation 5 version of the game to reveal player IP addresses to TV audience.

Shortly after the patch went bouncy, Crystal Dynamics said that it was investigating an issue causing "a floating string of text" to appear on players' screens. Nearly an hour after, the studio asked users to "refrain from streaming for in real time if you're experiencing this issue."

Please forbear from streaming for now if you're experiencing this issue. We will update when this issue has been resolved.June 22, 2021

Crystal Dynamics did not specialize what the text in question is, but multiple Twitter users did: It was IP addresses belonging to streamers. Needless to say, they were not happy near it. Forbes official the claims that Marvel's Avengers is in fact displaying IP addresses at the bottom of players' screens.

Vagabond string of textbook. You are humorous yeah? It's peoples IP addresses. Come on.June 22, 2021

"String of text " motion picture.chitter.com/3hTpLCXRs1June 22, 2021

"Floating strings of text" pic.twitter.com/2mdE3oYMt4June 22, 2021

ITS THE IP ADDRESS! Hold back TRYING TO Minimize SHIT - PEOPLE ARE STREAMING THIS RIGHT Straightaway AND YOU REFUSE TO BE Responsible ENOUGH TO ADMIT WHAT IT IS AND TELL PEOPLE TO STOP. STRING OF NUMBERS!? ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS https://t.co/NGsIiAn9hoJune 22, 2021

Revealing Information science addresses is a major offence of privacy. As we said in this guide to exploitation VPNs, your PC's IP speech "is a appendage fingerprint that identifies you on the internet." IP addresses can be utilised to target DDoS attacks, Beaver State even out to track physical fix, a potentially serious problem at a time when streamers regularly face threats and swattings.

A couple hours after the initial nip, Crystal Dynamics confirmed that Wonder's Avengers is exposing personal information, including IP addresses, but clarified that it only appears to be occurrence along the PlayStation 5 version of the game. A fix is expected tomorrow.

We are currently testing a solution to the issue of personal information, including the player's IP address and username, existence displayed on screen out on PS5 and project to deploy a hotfix tomorrow at just about 8AM PT.June 22, 2021

We proved Marvel's Avengers on Steamer and did not encounter the problem, so you should be safe if you're playing happening PC—although out of an abundance of caution, you mightiness want to double-check if you decide to play online, just to be sure. I've reached resolute Crystal Dynamics for more information on the problem, and will update if I receive a reply.

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