Games & Commerce
AI, lawsuits and campaigns still fail to stop game hacks
Major South Korean game companies are mobilising AI detection, criminal complaints and user clean campaigns to eradicate illegal programs known as hacks, but results remain limited. As countermeasures become more advanced, illegal tools also grow more sophisticated, and gaps in current laws are cited as a structural constraint. Companies report millions of account sanctions, while users have even formed vigilante-style responses in some games. Lawmakers have proposed tougher penalties and user punishment rules, but debate continues.
