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Kryptina Ransomware Resurfaces in Enterprise Attacks By Mallox
Kryptina Ransomware Resurfaces in Enterprise Attacks By Mallox
Kryptina, a free Ransomware-as-a-Service tool available on dark web forums, is now being used by Mallox ransomware affiliates
Sept. 23, 2024
Firewalk director steps down, Concord dev's future still uncertain
Firewalk director steps down, Concord dev's future still uncertain
The shutdown of Concord was just the beginning for Firewalk, which is still waiting to learn what Sony has in store for it.
Sept. 21, 2024
Group photo: The editors of Game Developer discuss their favorite photo modes
Group photo: The editors of Game Developer discuss their favorite photo modes
As we close out Photography Week, let's talk about some of our favorite photo modes and how they've enhanced our playing experience.
Sept. 21, 2024
Going for Gold: HSBC Approves Quantum-Safe Technology for Tokenized Bullions
Going for Gold: HSBC Approves Quantum-Safe Technology for Tokenized Bullions
The bank giant and Quantinuum trialed the first application of quantum-secure technology for buying and selling tokenized physical gold
Sept. 20, 2024
Cybersecurity Skills Gap Leaves Cloud Environments Vulnerable
Cybersecurity Skills Gap Leaves Cloud Environments Vulnerable
A new report by Check Point Software highlights a significant increase in cloud security incidents, largely due to a lack of cybersecurity expertise and em
Sept. 20, 2024
US Cyberspace Solarium Commission Outlines Ten New Cyber Policy Priorities
US Cyberspace Solarium Commission Outlines Ten New Cyber Policy Priorities
In its fourth annual report, the US Cyberspace Solarium Commission highlighted the need to focus on securing critical infrastructure
Sept. 20, 2024
Pocketpair says Nintendo hasn't revealed what patents Palworld allegedly violates
Pocketpair says Nintendo hasn't revealed what patents Palworld allegedly violates
The studio plans to defend itself against Nintendo's lawsuit, but it also claims to not even know what patents Palworld is accused of violating.
Sept. 20, 2024
Yager uses Fortnite to revive scrapped game The Cycle: Frontier
Yager uses Fortnite to revive scrapped game The Cycle: Frontier
The studio used Epic's battle royale to create an in-game island that exists as a 'special tribute' to its now-defunct extraction shooter.
Sept. 20, 2024
Playtika acquires mobile developer SuperPlay
Playtika acquires mobile developer SuperPlay
The mobile publisher makes its first acquisition of 2024, with Superplay expected to provide "attractive" growth opportunities.
Sept. 20, 2024
The new Steam visual editor will let developers edit store pages in real time
The new Steam visual editor will let developers edit store pages in real time
Valve says its new 'What You See Is What You Get' features a 'rich' suite of tools.
Sept. 20, 2024
Krafton CEO says The Callisto Protocol suffered because it lacked a 'gameplay edge'
Krafton CEO says The Callisto Protocol suffered because it lacked a 'gameplay edge'
'We had difficulty predicting if the production was going the way it should.'
Sept. 20, 2024
Real reasons (not) to build custom game engines in 2024
Real reasons (not) to build custom game engines in 2024
Drawing from Highfleet's experience, this article explains why building your own engine may be a bad idea and when it might be worth considering.
Sept. 20, 2024