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PlayStation chairman says company needs more "aggressive" PC approach
PlayStation chairman says company needs more "aggressive" PC approach
Helldivers 2's successful launch on PC and PlayStation 5 may have spurred a change in Sony's plans for the platform.
Feb. 15, 2024
Embracer says it's looking out for shareholders after cutting almost 1,400 jobs
Embracer says it's looking out for shareholders after cutting almost 1,400 jobs
"Our overruling principle is to always maximize shareholder value in any given situation."
Feb. 15, 2024
Starbreeze admits Payday 3 is massively underperforming
Starbreeze admits Payday 3 is massively underperforming
The studio believes it can rehabilitate the struggling title but has warned there's no "simple" fix.
Feb. 15, 2024
Embracer-owned studio Flying Wild Hog has unionized
Embracer-owned studio Flying Wild Hog has unionized
The union hopes to "change the industry for the better."
Feb. 15, 2024
Can Ryukishi07’s “Sound Novels” be considered Games?
Can Ryukishi07’s “Sound Novels” be considered Games?
This short blog post will examine Higurashi’s design and apply concepts used in both Western and Japanese game theory to see if this sound novel series can be categorized as a “game.”
Feb. 15, 2024
Romantic AI Chatbots Fail the Security and Privacy Test
Romantic AI Chatbots Fail the Security and Privacy Test
Mozilla warns of serious security and privacy concerns over romantic chatbots downloaded by 100 million users
Feb. 14, 2024
Microsoft Fixes Two Zero-Days in February Patch Tuesday
Microsoft Fixes Two Zero-Days in February Patch Tuesday
Two zero-day bugs actively exploited in the wild now have official Microsoft patches
Feb. 14, 2024
Cybersecurity Spending Expected to be Slashed in 41% of SMEs
Cybersecurity Spending Expected to be Slashed in 41% of SMEs
JumpCloud found that 41% of SME IT professionals expect cybersecurity spending to be cut in their organization, increasing the risk of cyber-attacks
Feb. 14, 2024
Iranian Hackers Target Israel and US to Sway Public Opinion in Hamas Conflict
Iranian Hackers Target Israel and US to Sway Public Opinion in Hamas Conflict
Iran-aligned adversaries have attempted to use cyber tactics to sway public opinion of the Israel-Hamas war, Google found in a new report
Feb. 14, 2024
PII Input Sparks Cybersecurity Alarm in 55% of DLP Events
PII Input Sparks Cybersecurity Alarm in 55% of DLP Events
Menlo Security’s latest report also revealed a 26% surge in security policies tailored for generative AI sites
Feb. 14, 2024
Water Hydra’s Zero-Day Attack Chain Targets Financial Traders
Water Hydra’s Zero-Day Attack Chain Targets Financial Traders
CVE-2024-21412 was used to evade Microsoft Defender SmartScreen and implant victims with DarkMe
Feb. 14, 2024
Panic fulfills Playdate pre-orders, begins shipping to Malaysia
Panic fulfills Playdate pre-orders, begins shipping to Malaysia
Playdate is manufactured in Malaysia but has, until now, been unavailable for purchase in the country.
Feb. 14, 2024