Activision Wins $14M Lawsuit Against CoD Cheat Maker EngineOwning
TL;DR
A U.S. court has ordered cheat maker EngineOwning to pay Activision over $14 million in damages and hand over its domain name for selling cheats for Call of Duty and other games. The ruling includes statutory damages, attorney fees, and a permanent injunction against EngineOwning's activities. Despite the ruling, it remains uncertain if Activision will collect the damages or gain control of the website, as EngineOwning continues to operate outside the U.S.
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