Yes, that happened. Roblox, a hugely popular online game for kids, was hacked by an individual who subverted the game’s protection systems in order to have customized animations appear.

Become a Hacker to Prove Dad Wrong Tycoon is a Roblox game that neatly sums up its premise in the title. As the name suggests, the experience sees you becoming a hacker to, well, prove your dad ...

According to a BBC report, the hacker slipped though Roblox’s protection system and uploaded a code that allowed them to change the rules and create custom animations.

Children’s computer game Roblox insider tricked by hacker for access to users’ data The hacker had access to personal information, the ability to change passwords and two-factor authentication ...