Microsoft Invalidates Stolen Point Codes, Considers Punishment For Exploiters

madasahat · Mar 12, 2011

Microsoft Invalidates Stolen Point Codes, Considers Punishment For Exploiters

An algorithm that allowed the generation of working Microsoft point codes resulted in the unauthorized acquisition of what some claim could be as high as $1.2 million in virtual currency. Microsoft tells Kotaku that they looking into punishing those that took advantage.

Microsoft discovered the exploit within hours, but not before a substantial number of codes were generated.
"We are aware of the situation and have taken steps to invalidate the codes obtained illegitimately," Microsoft told Kotaku in an official statement this afternoon.

And since they can track the damage, they are qualified to tell us that the $1.2 million figure being thrown about is far from the actual number. "We can't share specific numbers, but the figure is nowhere near the amount that has been reported."

"We take safety and security very seriously and require that Xbox LIVE members use the service in compliance with applicable laws and specifically prohibit people from engaging in illegal activity as a part of our Terms of Use and Code of Conduct," the statement continued. Our Policy and Enforcement team is evaluating whether or not certain individuals have violated the Terms of Use for Xbox LIVE and will take the appropriate enforcement on an individual basis."
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Dylandy05 · Mar 13, 2011

sounds like the banhamers coming out

SCSA_316 · Mar 13, 2011

nah no bans for a few maybe but it was all on m$ part

sHaZ · Mar 20, 2011

Yeah MS said they wont be banning the people who used the glitch however they will be monitering you to find out if you do other hacks, glitches on the xbox

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