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Major Video Game Company Electronic Arts Hacked

Attackers downloaded source code for an EA game.

Major Video Game Company Electronic Arts Hacked
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Hackers have stolen valuable information from Electronic Arts, one of the world's biggest video game publishers.

The attackers downloaded source code for the proprietary "Frostbite" game engine used as a base for high-profile games like FIFA, Madden, and Battlefield.

A company spokesperson says player data was not compromised.