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    If you have Origin installed update it immediately

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by hfm, Apr 21, 2019.

  1. hfm

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    Security flaw in the origin URL scheme hook



    Sorry appears time-code YT URLs still don't work in bbcode.

    It's around 12:30
     
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    hfm, Apr 21, 2019
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    Origin by itself is a malware.
    Seriously. why they think adding extra software as 'protection' is a good idea when its susceptible to things like this... and of course, DOESN'T prevent piracy in the first place?
     
    Deks, Apr 22, 2019
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    I've checked and there hasn't been an Origin client update in about a week.

    Too bad some games are Origin exclusive.
     
    yrekabakery, Apr 22, 2019
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    Some games....you mean all ea games
     
    JRE84, Apr 22, 2019
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    All EA games yes, but not ALL games in existence... so 'some games' applies.
     
    Deks, Apr 23, 2019
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