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How data collected in gaming can be used to breach user privacy
Gaming firms collect user data to improve user experience but how that data can be used for malicious purposes? Here's what researchers say.
July 12, 2021
Malware infected Minecraft modpacks hit Google Play Store
According to researchers, Minecraft continues to attract the hacking community and a massive increase in infected, malware-laden Minecraft mods.
June 14, 2021
Influence of technology on gaming industry
With easy access to games and the internet, technology allowed millions around the world to enjoy gaming as a shared interest and activity.
June 4, 2021
12 Classic Games You Can Play on Your Smartphone
Classic games put your mind at work more than impressive and realistic shooters or role-playing games. Here are 12 such games for smartphones.
May 11, 2021
Gamers targeted in new malware attack with games cheat codes
The malware used in this attack is XtremeRat (ExtRat) which is a commercially available remote access trojan (RAT). Here's what we know so far.
April 1, 2021
Apex Legend players banned for winning via DDoS attacks
Gaming studio Respawn has banned two Apex Legend players for winning via DDoS attacks which caused connectivity issues for other players.
March 27, 2021
Vulnerability in Chess.com allowed access to 50 Million user records
The Chess.com vulnerability could have been exploited to access any account on the site including the administrator account.
February 12, 2021
Steam vulnerabilities allowed remote take over of users’ computers
In total, CheckPoint researchers found 4 vulnerabilities all allowing attackers to harm Steam and those using 3rd party game server.
December 13, 2020
Nintendo accounts are being hacked for fraudulent transactions
It all started when Nintendo users took the issue on Twitter complaining that their Nintendo accounts are being hacked.
April 21, 2020
EA Sports down – Gaming giant hit by massive DDoS attacks
The DDoS attack has affected EA Sport's Origin platform which lets customers purchase and playing video games.
April 15, 2020