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Malware infected Minecraft modpacks hit Google Play Store
According to researchers, Minecraft continues to attract the hacking community and a massive increase in infected, malware-laden Minecraft mods
Jan. 1, 2025
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New malware in pirated games disables Windows Updates, Defender
Dubbed Crackonosh by researchers; the malware uses the victim's computer resources to mine cryptocurrencies for its developers.
Jan. 1, 2025
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How data collected in gaming can be used to breach user privacy
Gaming firms collect user data to improve user experience but how that data can be used for malicious purposes? Here's what researchers say.
Jan. 1, 2025
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Android game developer EskyFun exposed 1 million gamers to hackers
EskyFun used an unsecured Elasticsearch server for storing vast amounts of data collected from users which was later exposed online.
Jan. 1, 2025
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New BloodyStealer malware steals data from gamers on EA, Epic, Steam
The BloodyStealer malware is sold on Russian hacking forums while its capabilities include stealing gaming logs, login credentials, and much more.
Jan. 1, 2025
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Twitch hacked- Source code and Streamer payment figures leaked
Twitch hacked - Twitch has undergone a massive hack resulting in leaking the source code for its unreleased streaming service and sensitive data.
Jan. 1, 2025
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Twitch data breach resulted from server configuration error
Twitch Data Breach took place a couple of days ago when a hacker published a torrent file with 125GB of data on the 4chan messaging board.
Jan. 1, 2025
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Minecraft declared the most malware-infected game
New research reveals Minecraft related malware infected 44,335 devices while Kaspersky antivirus software detected 300,000 malware cases.
Jan. 1, 2025
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About 10 million Android devices found infected with Cynos malware
In total, researchers have identified around 190 malware-infected games, some of which were designed to target Russian and Chinese users.
Jan. 1, 2025
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Uber Hacker Targets Rockstar Games, Leaks Trove of GTA 6 Data
Rockstar Games has acknowledged the breach stating that the company is “extremely disappointed” to have any details of their next game shared with the public in such a way.
Jan. 1, 2025
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What is Blockchain Gaming and its Play-to-Earn Model?
The games industry boomed in lockdown and market value will reach $320 billion, and it is only natural that some of this money would flow into blockchain gaming companies.
Jan. 1, 2025
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Hacked Ring Cameras Used in Livestreaming Swatting Attacks
Per the police, the two suspects were aided by a third man who obtained the login credentials of victims’ Yahoo accounts and identified if they owned a Ring camera.
Jan. 1, 2025