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Minecraft declared the most malware-infected game
According to new research by Atlas VPN, Minecraft related malware infected 44,335 devices while Kaspersky antivirus software detected 300,000 malware cases.
October 16, 2021
Twitch data breach resulted from server configuration error
Twitch Data Breach took place a couple of days ago when an anonymous hacker published a torrent file with 125 GB worth of data on the 4chan messaging board.
October 8, 2021
Twitch hacked- Source code and Streamer payment figures leaked
Twitch has undergone a massive hack resulting in leaking the source code for its unreleased streaming service, creator payout details, and other sensitive information.
October 6, 2021
New BloodyStealer malware steals data from gamers on EA, Epic, Steam
The BloodyStealer malware is sold on Russian hacking forums while its capabilities include stealing gaming logs, login credentials, and much more.
September 28, 2021
Android game developer EskyFun exposed 1 million gamers to hackers
EskyFun used an unsecured Elasticsearch server for storing vast amounts of data collected from users which was later exposed online.
September 1, 2021
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
New malware in pirated games disables Windows Updates, Defender
Dubbed Crackonosh by researchers; the malware uses the victim's computer resources to mine cryptocurrencies for its developers.
June 26, 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
Game giant Electronic Arts is the latest victim of massive data breach
Electronic Arts (EA) has confirmed that hackers have stolen valuable information from the company, and around 780GB of data was compromised.
June 12, 2021
How gamers should secure their accounts from cyber attacks
It is a fact that gamers are under constant threat of phishing, malware, and ransomware attacks. Let's big into defense options for gamers.
June 8, 2021