⚠️ PSA: Think Twice Before Playing Battlefield 6 – Kernel Anti-Cheat + Secure Boot = Potential Risk for Your Private Data

Hey gamers and privacy-conscious folks,

Just a heads-up for anyone considering jumping into Battlefield 6 (still in beta):

To launch the game, you must enable Secure Boot and install EA Anti-Cheat (EAAC), which runs at the kernel level — the deepest layer of your system.

Why is this a problem?

• EA has a history of major data breaches, including:
  • 2021: 780 GB of internal data & source code stolen
  • 2013: 1.2 million Origin credentials leaked
• EAAC has deep system access, meaning if it's ever exploited, it could potentially read:
  • Memory contents
  • Background processes
  • Sensitive files — including private keys (like Bitcoin wallets) if they're in RAM or unencrypted.

This isn’t fearmongering — it’s basic opsec. If you manage Bitcoin, crypto wallets, or sensitive personal data on the same PC, this kind of forced kernel-level software is a real concern.

???? TL;DR:
Don’t run a game with full system access from a company with multiple security lapses — especially if your PC holds any serious financial keys.

Stay safe out there.