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Ransomware Gangs Increasingly Prioritize Speed and Volume in Attacks
Ransomware Gangs Increasingly Prioritize Speed and Volume in Attacks
Ransomware groups are adopting agile techniques in a quantity-over-quality approach, according to a new report from Huntress
Feb. 11, 2025
DDoS Attack Volume and Magnitude Continues to Soar
DDoS Attack Volume and Magnitude Continues to Soar
Gcore reported a 56% year-over-year rise in DDoS attacks in H2 2024, highlighting a steep long-term growth tend for the attack technique
Feb. 11, 2025
New Chinese Hacking Campaign Targets Manufacturing Firms to Steal IP
New Chinese Hacking Campaign Targets Manufacturing Firms to Steal IP
Chinese hackers are infiltrating the networks of suppliers of “sensitive” manufacturers, according to a Check Point report to be published soon
Feb. 11, 2025
Alabama Hacker Admits Role in SEC X Account Breach
Alabama Hacker Admits Role in SEC X Account Breach
An Alabama man has admitted hacking into the US Security and Exchange Commission’s X account using SIM swap fraud to gain access
Feb. 11, 2025
Paradox's year-end report touts 'strong' 2024 output despite revenue decline
Paradox's year-end report touts 'strong' 2024 output despite revenue decline
CEO Fredrik Wester says Paradox's quarterly performance varied in 2024, but the studio's releases did well and continue to improve.
Feb. 11, 2025
Square Enix's premium and MMO games are growing, but overall revenue is falling
Square Enix's premium and MMO games are growing, but overall revenue is falling
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D and Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail have been two of Square Enix's commercial highlights in 2024-2025's fiscal year.
Feb. 11, 2025
Valve reminds devs they can't use in-game paid advertising on Steam
Valve reminds devs they can't use in-game paid advertising on Steam
Valve's latest documentation reiterates what kinds of ads are and aren't supported on Steam.
Feb. 11, 2025
Massachusetts game dev among those suing Trump administration over anti-trans passport policy
Massachusetts game dev among those suing Trump administration over anti-trans passport policy
The lawsuit argues in part that policies denying Americans gender-affirming identity markers on their passports can harm the safety of game developers.
Feb. 11, 2025
Koei Tecmo appoints new CEO as co-founders Yoichi and Keiko Erikawa step back
Koei Tecmo appoints new CEO as co-founders Yoichi and Keiko Erikawa step back
The Japanese company wants to build success on an ethos of 'creativity and contribution.'
Feb. 11, 2025
Report: Unity continues mass layoffs with 'abrupt' communications and 5am emails
Report: Unity continues mass layoffs with 'abrupt' communications and 5am emails
'Unity must do better in how they treat their workers in hard times.'
Feb. 11, 2025
Krafton delivers record annual revenue, now wants to secure 'big franchise IP'
Krafton delivers record annual revenue, now wants to secure 'big franchise IP'
'We will accelerate the discovery of a new franchise IP to further reinforce our competitive edge.'
Feb. 11, 2025
SEGA & Sports Interactive have canceled Football Manager 25
SEGA & Sports Interactive have canceled Football Manager 25
Last week, the teams revealed that the new part of the FM series, Football Manager 25, has been officially canceled.
Feb. 10, 2025