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takyon [soylentnews.org] writes:

Nintendo Switch hackers are being banned from online services [techradar.com]

Not long after its March launch last year, it was revealed that a GPU exploit [techradar.com] in the Nintendo Switch could be used to run unofficial software, like pirated games and homebrew ROMs. Since then, the Switch's hacking community has grown, and the discovery of a new 'unpatchable' exploit last month [techradar.com] has only made the console more attractive to pirates and homebrew fans.

Nintendo isn't taking the assault on its walled garden lightly, however, and is taking steps to crack down and dissuade users from taking advantage of the security holes.

The Japanese company has begun banning hacked consoles from its online services, sending error notifications when users attempt to log in. According to the message, "The use of online services on this console is currently restricted by Nintendo," and users will need to "Contact Customer Support via the Nintendo Support Website".

Also at Nintendo Life [nintendolife.com].

Previously: Nintendo Switch Homebrew Mode Coming Soon Due to NVIDIA Tegra X1 Exploit [soylentnews.org]
Hacking Group Fail0verflow Shows Linux Running on the Nintendo Switch [soylentnews.org]
The "Unpatchable" Exploit That Makes Every Current Nintendo Switch Hackable [Updated] [soylentnews.org]

Related: Nintendo Switch is Fastest-Selling US Home Console [soylentnews.org]

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