He wasn't looking to pirate the game. He wanted to fix it. He wanted to inject the missing chants, the classic kits, the updated faces that EA had neglected. He needed to get inside the .sb and .toc files. But the —the community’s pickaxe—had hit a wall. Specifically, the "TOp" key.
Decrypting TOp Header...
FIFA 18 (unlike FIFA 16 or 14) uses a proprietary encryption method for its .sb and .toc files. The Frosty Mod Manager needs a specific to decrypt these files on the fly so the mod can inject new textures or code. fifa 18 frosty mod manager encryption key top
However, EA was not oblivious to the modding community's newfound freedom. The company's anti-piracy team began to monitor the modding scene, determined to prevent the spread of pirated content. A cat-and-mouse game ensued, with EA trying to stay one step ahead of the modders. He wasn't looking to pirate the game