Ubi, Pirates and Release Dates

[StandingCow]

Originally Posted by IRONxMortlock

Yes, we've all seen war games but I think this method would effectively stop it. The vast bulk of software pirates would lack the skills needed to do that. It would be easier to just go to the shop and buy it.

Many do it for the challenge. One thing we are taught in networking classes.. in fact, any computer class is that the only sure way to keep a hacker out is a pair of wire cutters. Anything can be hacked/spoofed.