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1 in 5 US Ransomware Attacks Triggers Lawsuit
1 in 5 US Ransomware Attacks Triggers Lawsuit
Comparitech found that 18% of ransomware incidents in the US led to a lawsuit in 2023, with 59% of completed lawsuits since 2018 proving successful
May 1, 2024
UnitedHealth CEO Confirms Breach Tied to Stolen Credentials, No MFA
UnitedHealth CEO Confirms Breach Tied to Stolen Credentials, No MFA
Andrew Witty made the claims in a written testimony submitted before a House subcommittee hearing
May 1, 2024
LockBit, Black Basta, Play Dominate Ransomware in Q1 2024
LockBit, Black Basta, Play Dominate Ransomware in Q1 2024
The data from ReliaQuest also suggests LockBit faced a significant setback due to law enforcement action
May 1, 2024
Rise of the Ronin already outselling the Nioh series, says Koei Tecmo
Rise of the Ronin already outselling the Nioh series, says Koei Tecmo
Koei Tecmo claims the historical fantasy action-RPG has managed to outdo its predecessor, the two-game Nioh franchise.
May 1, 2024
Another Crab's Treasure ends opening weekend with 100K units sold
Another Crab's Treasure ends opening weekend with 100K units sold
The crustacean soulslike is the best game launch of Aggro Crab's history as a developer.
May 1, 2024
Resolution appoints Johan Gastrin as CTO to expand into spatial computing
Resolution appoints Johan Gastrin as CTO to expand into spatial computing
Gastrin is hoping to 'usher in the next phase in the industry.'
May 1, 2024
Game workers in Quebec are making a huge unionization push
Game workers in Quebec are making a huge unionization push
Game Workers Unite Montreal has joined forces with Canadian trade union CSN to help workers establish unions at major studios in the region.
May 1, 2024
Update: Take-Two confirms Kerbal Space Program 2 is safe despite Seattle layoffs
Update: Take-Two confirms Kerbal Space Program 2 is safe despite Seattle layoffs
Despite those assurances, fresh reports indicate developer Intercept Games is being shut down.
May 1, 2024
The Art of the Spiral: Failure Cascades in Simulation Games
The Art of the Spiral: Failure Cascades in Simulation Games
Exploring how failure cascades shape gameplay in simulation games like Songs of Syx and Rimworld, balancing dramatic stories with player recovery opportunities.
May 1, 2024
Google Blocks 2.3 Million Apps From Play Store Listing
Google Blocks 2.3 Million Apps From Play Store Listing
Google blocked millions of policy-violating apps from being listed on Play in 2023 and banned 333,000 bad accounts
April 30, 2024
FCC Fines Carriers $200m For Selling User Location Data
FCC Fines Carriers $200m For Selling User Location Data
Some of America’s biggest wireless carriers illegally sold customer location, says FCC
April 30, 2024
Ransom Payments Surge by 500% to an Average of $2m
Ransom Payments Surge by 500% to an Average of $2m
Sophos found that the average ransom payment was $2m in 2023, with 63% of ransom demands $1m or more
April 30, 2024