SHIFT UP and Level Infinite released a security update for the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE PC launcher on November 12. The third phase of countermeasures went live at approximately 8:30 PM that day, focusing on further strengthening the launcher's own defenses.
The developers previously stated on November 4 that script files in the PC launcher had been tampered with by third parties, and players who launched the program after September 27 may have been exposed to malware. The developers confirmed that the issue was resolved when the announcement was made on November 4, and additional measures will continue to be implemented.
According to the disclosed information, the first phase of countermeasures was completed on November 4, primarily cutting off the intrusion and distribution paths of the malicious program. The second phase was implemented on November 5, adding features for PC launcher users to remove security risk factors.
The Phase 3 update restricts certain network communications of the built-in TBS Browser, enhances certificate verification during network communication, and tightens execution permissions for dynamic scripts. This incident and its related fixes specifically target the Windows PC launcher and do not affect the iOS and Android mobile versions supported by the game.