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Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a novel rootkit signed by Microsoft that’s engineered to communicate with an actor-controlled attack infrastructure. Trend Micro has attributed the activity cluster to the same actor that was previously identified as behind the FiveSys rootkit, which came to light in October 2021. “This malicious actor originates from China and their main […]
French video game company Ubisoft on Friday confirmed it was a victim of a “cyber security incident,” causing temporary disruptions to its games, systems, and services. The Montreuil-headquartered firm said that an investigation into the breach was underway and that it has initiated a company-wide password reset as a precautionary measure. “Also, we can confirm […]
Amazon Web Service (AWS) is suffering a major service outage that is affecting popular platforms in regions where the company provides services. The cloud service and hosting provider Amazon Web Service (AWS) is going through a service outage affecting popular platforms such as Netflix, Roku, Disney Plus, gaming platforms including PUBG, Valorant, and League of […]
In total, researchers have identified around 190 malware-infected games, some of which were designed to specifically target Russian users, whereas some targeted Chinese and foreign users. Researchers from Doctor Web have shared details of a mobile campaign that infected at least 9.3 million Android devices. Reportedly, a new class of malware was used in this campaign, […]
Twitch has undergone a massive hack resulting in leaking the source code for its unreleased streaming service, creator payout details, and other sensitive information. The attack was carried out by a group that has labeled the leaked data as “Part One,” which indicates more installments will be coming up soon. According to sources, Twitch is […]
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. As reported by Hackread.com, Amazon.com’s live streaming e-sports platform, Twitch, was a victim of a massive data breach where the company reportedly was hacked in its […]
EskyFun stored a trove of gamers’ data on an Elastricsearch server that was exposed to the public without any security authentication. The research team at vpnMentor reported an error on the part of famous Chinese Android game developer EskyFun that leaked sensitive data of at least one million online gamers. Reportedly, EskyFun used an unsecured Elasticsearch […]
“Surveilling the Gamers: Privacy Impacts of the Video Game Industry,” a new research reveals how personal and financial data collected by gaming giants can become a privacy disaster for unsuspected gamers. The gaming industry today is worth more than $300 billion, thanks to the huge growth we have seen in the past few years. This […]
Crackonosh malware has been around since at least June 2018 and has infected more than 222,000 systems around the world. The IT security researchers at Avast published a report on Thursday 24th June revealing a new attack in which malware is being embedded in pirated versions or “cracked” versions of popular games. Dubbed Crackonosh by researchers, referring […]
Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a new malware that’s striking online gambling companies in China via a watering hole attack to deploy either Cobalt Strike beacons or a previously undocumented Python-based backdoor called BIOPASS RAT that takes advantage of Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) Studio’s live-streaming app to capture the screen of its victims. The attack […]
Minecraft is a top-rated game with followers spread worldwide. However, if you are a Minecraft player, you must exercise caution and do some research before installing the game’s add-ons, apps, plug-ins and mods, warns the cybersecurity giant Kaspersky. According to researchers, Minecraft continues to attract the hacking community and a massive increase in infected, malware-laden […]
A hacker is claiming to have stolen 780GB worth of data Electronic Arts (EA) including source code. Electronic Arts (EA) is one of the leading game publishers in the industry. The company has confirmed that hackers have stolen valuable information from the company, and around 780GB of data was compromised. EA is among the largest […]
Gaming is a multi-billion industry that is why it is a lucrative target for cybercriminals as well. Gaming giants on the other hand have resources to protect their cyber infrastructure from cyberattacks but what about naive gamers with no knowledge of cybersecurity? It is a fact that gamers are under constant threat of phishing, malware, […]
The gaming lifestyle has improved so much that it has now integrated into our lives, with the evolution of mobile games, it is now more relevant than ever before. To many, it may just be a fun way to relax or pass time but to the gaming community, it is more than that. Certainly, it […]
Gaming studio Respawn has banned two Apex Legend players for winning via DDoS attacks which caused connectivity issues for other players. Respawn Entertainment, LLC, an American video game development studio has banned two Apex Legends players on the Xbox One version of the game for illegally winning ranked matches. Reportedly, the pair was caught DDoS-ing […]
Epic Games who developed Fortnite has been sued for not protecting Fortnite accounts from hackers. There are currently more than 250 million registered Fortnite accounts which is a big thing for Epic Games, who developed the game. At the same time, it is a lucrative target for hackers and that’s the reason when Fortnite is […]
Contrary to the stereotype, kids and teens aren’t the only fans of video games. It turns out that people never really outgrow the enthusiasm for this activity nowadays, with adults forming a large segment of gaming addicts. This major industry is becoming growingly inclusive over time, and it’s not mere speculation. According to the findings […]
Back in my childhood days, I didn’t own a Gameboy or even a Real Nintendo Console; however, I did have a console that worked on cassettes, labeled as “10,000 games in 1.” Obviously, I couldn’t find the hidden 999 games on the console. However, the handheld gaming console that I am going to talk about […]
The app made its way to Google Play Store was also found phishing users for Facebook credentials. Scary Granny ZOMBY Mod: The Horror Game 2019 is the latest game on Google Play Store that is condemned by the digital security fraternity for sneakily stealing personal data from unsuspecting users. The game, which has been downloaded […]
Are you addicted to Fortnite, PUBG or any other game? If you have a ‘gaming disorder’ then you are officially suffering from an illness, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has decided to add gaming disorder to its list of recognized illnesses. The decision was taken by 194 members of the group […]
Ubisoft wants the gaming world to end the use of game activation keys in pursuit of burying the ‘grey market’ where reselling of game activation keys takes place. The grey market for game key resellers has always been a sore eye for publishers as they hurt sales directly and many of these keys are bought […]