Is it safe to play single player zombies?

[Nephilim]

forget about community patches or some external third party fixes, I just want to play single player at least on zombies, I read that even playing alone can be at risk of getting hacked, is it true?

[Hadi77KSA]

Edit: in light of tweets by momo5502 and shiversoftdev on the 2nd of July, 2023, you’re only safe online from future RCE exploits after the March update if you’re using the t7patch while having a network password set and only sharing the password with trusted people.

Original comment:
Copying my response to a similar post:

It depends on what you mean by “safe” in this context.
If you mean safe from having hackers gain access to your PC through (edit: the patched) RCE exploits, then yes, you’re safe, as these have been patched back in March.
If you mean safe from getting booted offline, getting crashed, getting your IP leaked, getting DDoSed; then no, you aren’t safe without extra precautions. These precautions being: hiding your Steam ID to prevent getting crashed and getting booted offline, using the t7patch to also prevent getting crashed and booted offline, and using a VPN to spoof your IP and prevent getting DDoSed.

If you ask me if you should worry, I’d say not really unless the hackers have a reason to target you, for example if you’re a streamer or a popular YouTuber.

[Nephilim]

Originally posted by Hadi77KSA:

Copying my response to a similar post:

It depends on what you mean by “safe” in this context.
If you mean safe from having hackers gain access to your PC through RCE exploits, then yes, you’re safe, as these have been patched back in March.
If you mean safe from getting booted offline, getting crashed, getting your IP leaked, getting DDoSed; then no, you aren’t safe without extra precautions. These precautions being: hiding your Steam ID to prevent getting crashed and getting booted offline, using the t7patch to also prevent getting crashed and booted offline, and using a VPN to spoof your IP and prevent getting DDoSed.

If you ask me if you should worry, I’d say not really unless the hackers have a reason to target you, for example if you’re a streamer or a popular YouTuber.

ok but what about being on solo?

[Karma]

Originally posted by FM24:

Originally posted by Hadi77KSA:

Copying my response to a similar post:

If you ask me if you should worry, I’d say not really unless the hackers have a reason to target you, for example if you’re a streamer or a popular YouTuber.

ok but what about being on solo?

Why not just use the community patch? It's very easy to use/setup and only takes a couple of seconds open it up before launching the game?

[Hadi77KSA]

Originally posted by FM24:

ok but what about being on solo?

The same applies. You’re only completely safe if you launch the game in offline mode.

[Extendo22]

yes you are safe only unsafe thing is multiplayer

[SamuelstreamZ]

Originally posted by Karma:

Originally posted by FM24:

ok but what about being on solo?

Why not just use the community patch? It's very easy to use/setup and only takes a couple of seconds open it up before launching the game?

Hi there, can you share the link? I can't find the patch you mention

[dethordesire]

youtubers streamers....yes huge possibility BUT it is common for domestic abuse with couples because you cant prove it and you cant trace it. Its the wild west on the WWW. Its a risk one has to take if ya wanna game.

[KanzenZero]

If your concerned watch mrtlexify new video on youtube he has a Link to the BOIII client for free that makes it safe to play zombies again

[MasterX70]

So not even solo or private with a friend is safe now? Christ...

[B Killin Folks]

join me to play, you tard