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Ransomware and BEC Make Up 60% of Cyber Incidents
Ransomware and BEC Make Up 60% of Cyber Incidents
Cisco Talos found that ransomware and BEC accounted for 60% of all cyber incidents in Q2 2024, with ransomware rising by 22% compared to Q1
July 25, 2024
Twitch updates sexual harassment policy and moderation tools
Twitch updates sexual harassment policy and moderation tools
The streamer is attempting to crack down on sexual harassment on the platform with clearer language defining the behavior and the improved means to moderate it.
July 25, 2024
Respawn makes tweaks to Apex Legends' controversial battle pass changes
Respawn makes tweaks to Apex Legends' controversial battle pass changes
The battle royale gets an extra monetization tier that lets players earn in-game money to buy battle passes again.
July 25, 2024
World of Warcraft developers form wall-to-wall union at Blizzard Entertainment
World of Warcraft developers form wall-to-wall union at Blizzard Entertainment
The new unit comprises over 500 developers representing the entire World of Warcraft development team.
July 25, 2024
The illusion of skill: how to make a better game in less time
The illusion of skill: how to make a better game in less time
Playtesting helps you make a better game in less time.
July 25, 2024
Google Criticized for Abandoning Cookie Phase-Out
Google Criticized for Abandoning Cookie Phase-Out
Google’s decision to abandon the phase out of third-party cookies on Chrome has been criticized, with the tech giant accused of neglecting user privacy
July 24, 2024
North Korean Hackers Targeted Cybersecurity Firm KnowBe4 with Fake IT Worker
North Korean Hackers Targeted Cybersecurity Firm KnowBe4 with Fake IT Worker
KnowBe4 revealed it was duped into hiring a fake IT worker from North Korea resulting in attempted insider threat activity
July 24, 2024
CrowdStrike Shares How a Rapid Response Content Update Caused Global Outage
CrowdStrike Shares How a Rapid Response Content Update Caused Global Outage
CrowdStrike has published a preliminary Post Incident Review into the global IT outage on July 19, revealing the issue was a Rapid Response Content update
July 24, 2024
Obituary: Voice actor Sam Mowry passed away at age 64
Obituary: Voice actor Sam Mowry passed away at age 64
Mowry's decades-long career in voice acting includes credits for Dota 2, Legends of Runeterra, Infamous, and Torchlight.
July 24, 2024
Report: Xbox Game Pass may expand with more subscription tiers
Report: Xbox Game Pass may expand with more subscription tiers
Microsoft could be preparing to play around with Game Pass one more time, with potential ad and cloud-based plans to draw in new subscribers.
July 24, 2024
Update: Humble Games confirms layoffs amid 'restructuring', denies full shutdown
Update: Humble Games confirms layoffs amid 'restructuring', denies full shutdown
Humble Games has laid off a number of staff due to restructuring. However, Humble states that the publisher itself is not closing.
July 24, 2024
Report: Roblox employees are worried it isn't doing enough to stop child predators
Report: Roblox employees are worried it isn't doing enough to stop child predators
Workers in charge of keeping Roblox safe for young players fear the company is ignoring a massive problem.
July 24, 2024