PSA: Xbox exploit allegedly letting hackers perma ban user accounts through Mod Menu (not limited to GTA Online)

The gaming industry has seen notable improvements in online gaming platforms like Xbox, as technology continues to grow.

However, there are often situations when a bug or an exploit gives an unfair edge to proceed in any game. (1,2,3)

And the latest revelation of an alleged Xbox exploit has become a cause for concern (1,2,3,4,5).

Xbox hackers permanently banning user accounts through Mod Menu

Reports have emerged suggesting that certain hackers have gotten their hands on an Xbox exploit to manipulate mod menus, granting them the power to perma ban other user accounts.

Got a text suspension, which i havent got in years, then it ends, and now still cant send anything, but im not banned and i have no new suspensions. Does anyone else have this or what?
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New exploit allows hackers to perma ban any account by spamming false reports through a mod menu. Make sure Microsoft is aware of this
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It is very important to understand the gravity of this situation. After all, it’s directly related to losing access to one’s Xbox account that apparently has years of gaming progress, paid games, and online reputation.

As a result, a number of people and YouTubers alike are amplifying this concern so that it can safeguard other users’ account. Also note that, when targeted, there is no way to protect yourself from this.

this is a new exploit on Xbox if you have a Xbox or know someone who has a Xbox then share this to them the exploit makes it to where anyone who has it can perminitly ban your account and Xbox can’t do anything about it at the time being please spread this to everyone
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While the Xbox hack was believed to be largely used in the online game (GTA Online), it is important to understand that any game on the Xbox Live platform may be exposed to such attacks.

Here’s what you need to keep in mind

So, the potential for hackers to abuse the mod menu exploit extends far beyond a single game title, making it an industry-wide concern.

To keep yourself protected, you can take note of the following pointers, as pointed out by a Redditor.

The alleged Xbox exploit, enabling hackers to perma ban user accounts through Mod menus, is a matter of grave concern for the gaming community.

Microsoft must solve this critical mass report exploit where hackers who have access to the tool are banning your account.

We will keep an eye on this topic and update this story as soon as we come across anything noteworthy.

Note: We have more such stories in our dedicated Microsoft section, so be sure to follow them as well.

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