Hackers. Crackers. Script kiddies. They can be called however you like, but the danger they cause to online ecosystems is undeniable. Only a year into its lifespan, the security exploits made public for the Nintendo Switch mean a lot of potential problems for the system’s online future.
Their effects on competitive multiplayer online games are obvious. Splatoon 2 content becomes available early. Weapons become unfair. But even games with light online functionalities are vulnerable to hacker abuse. Like, say, games that show you player avatars in its game world.
Source: Destructoid Nintendo needs better tools against hackers, fast