Hacker Targets Black Ops 2 Players on PS4 and PS5, Risking Account Progress
Players launching Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 face severe profile corruption and progress resets due to active malicious exploits targeting legacy multiplayer servers, according to reports from gaming outlets including LevelUp, GamersRD, Geekzilla, and Diario AS.
PlayStation Network Vulnerabilities and Match Dangers
According to Diario AS, malicious actors have effectively ruined the PlayStation port of Black Ops 2, forcing users to abandon public lobbies entirely to protect their game data. The exploit targets aging matchmaking infrastructure on Sony’s consoles, allowing unauthorized users to manipulate player progression files remotely. LevelUp reported that the community is actively fleeing these matches as word spreads about accounts losing hours of earned unlocks and statistics.
GamersRD confirmed that victims logging into corrupted sessions experience immediate status alterations that strip away legitimate progress. The severity of the exploit leaves few safe avenues for fans attempting to revisit the 2012 title on modern hardware.