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Phishing Attack Exploits Google, WhatsApp to Steal Data
Phishing Attack Exploits Google, WhatsApp to Steal Data
The LOTS attack uses trusted sites like Google Drawings and WhatsApp to trick users into sharing data
Aug. 8, 2024
SEC Investigation into Progress MOVEit Hack Ends Without Charges
SEC Investigation into Progress MOVEit Hack Ends Without Charges
After months of investigation, the SEC decided not to recommend any enforcement action against software provider Progress regarding the supply chain attack
Aug. 8, 2024
#BHUSA: Ransomware Drill Targets Healthcare in Operation 911
#BHUSA: Ransomware Drill Targets Healthcare in Operation 911
A ransomware tabletop exercise was conducted against a fictious hospital, aiming to educate attendees of how to fight against such threats
Aug. 8, 2024
#BHUSA: CISA Director Confident in US Election Security
#BHUSA: CISA Director Confident in US Election Security
CISA Director Jen Easterly expressed strong confidence in the integrity of US election, despite ongoing cybersecurity threats to democratic processes
Aug. 8, 2024
Mobile dev Shipyard Games shuts down
Mobile dev Shipyard Games shuts down
The creator of Wizards & Kingdoms Go quietly shuttered after running out of money and losing financial backing from Supercell.
Aug. 8, 2024
Steam increases Store image requirements, details phase-out of old specs
Steam increases Store image requirements, details phase-out of old specs
Valve is doubling image specs to help developers make sure their games look their best selves on the Steam Store.
Aug. 8, 2024
Balatro creator says he will never let it be licensed for gambling, even after death
Balatro creator says he will never let it be licensed for gambling, even after death
LocalThunk wants to avoid Balatro being tied to gambling so much he changed his will to keep it out of casinos.
Aug. 8, 2024
Meta shuts down Quest developer Ready at Dawn
Meta shuts down Quest developer Ready at Dawn
Across its 21-year lifetime, Ready at Dawn developer the Echo series for the Meta Quest, along with Daxter, various God of War spinoffs, and The Order: 1886.
Aug. 8, 2024
Game sales 'slightly below expectations' at Sega despite some 'favorable' performances
Game sales 'slightly below expectations' at Sega despite some 'favorable' performances
Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance was singled out for praise after topping 500,000 sales in three days.
Aug. 8, 2024
What exactly is a 'gamer' and why does it matter?
What exactly is a 'gamer' and why does it matter?
PHD student Imo Kaufman unpacks the paradoxical term during an insightful Hyper Talk at AMAZE Sheffield.
Aug. 8, 2024
Viral shooter Kingmakers just secured a movie deal (and it hasn't even launched yet)
Viral shooter Kingmakers just secured a movie deal (and it hasn't even launched yet)
The manic action game will be turned into a movie that asks one question: What if Braveheart included time travel?
Aug. 8, 2024
Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant is offering $15,000 to 'thinky' game devs
Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant is offering $15,000 to 'thinky' game devs
Bonfire Peaks and Sokobond Express developer Draknek has bundles of cash for a few lucky developers.
Aug. 8, 2024