A hacker claims that they discovered a major security breach in Kick’s code and claims they claimed to have found 50,000 account emails, passwords, payment information, addresses, and password resets for each account.
This info includes: Eddie, XQC, Trainwreck, Fousey, Adin Ross, n3on & Kick staff. https://t.co/Mwob9Oq1QJ
— KVB (@KickViewBot) February 13, 2024
When the post started gaining traction throughout gamer social media Kick issued a response, refuting the claims.
“For the record, we do not store any passwords that are not encrypted” Kick’s Head of Product said in a direct response to the claims. “This is 100% fabricated and your private information remains secure.”
However, that didn’t end the drama, with the hacker then doubling down on the claims and challenging Kick:
“Prove it” the hacker responded to Kick’s Head of Product. “Because the list that Im looking at works, Ive logged into 10+ accounts. I’d be happy to show you.”
“Kick staff trying to discredit me instead of fixing the issue is concerning” he responded. “I guess if the list isn’t real then I’ll make it public.”
It has been quite the chaotic week for the video game streaming platform that has proven to be the biggest challenger to Twitch. There are also alarming concerns about the content and creators associated on the platform, with an extensive video posted on YouTube exposing a creator’s troubling behavior, and calling out Kick for the continuous concerns, and for staff being in the creator’s chat when the troubling content was being broadcasted on Kick.
The video goes on to demonstrate a clear pattern of troubling creators, content, and conduct on the Kick platform.
Kick has also made some boisterous claims, such as being offered $1 billion that they rejected, and also claiming that they will eventually buy Twitch.
