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Gamers level up with rewards for better security
There was a time when stolen gaming accounts were almost treated as a fact of life. Console hacks weren’t taken particularly…
Resident Evil 8 just the latest game plagued by fake demos and early access scams
There’s been a number of scams targeting fans of major upcoming video game releases over the last week or two. Why…
A brief history of video game saves and data modification
Games consoles and handhelds have always been an interesting battleground for hacking activities. The homebrew scene for using hardware in interesting…
Technology and the power of moral panic
Moral panic is a fascinating topic, and often finds itself tied up in the cutting edge-technology of the times once it works…
Steer clear of Bitcoin Cash generators
Here’s an interesting evolution on a well-worn scam, taking one profit generating fakeout and turning it into something else entirely. For…
Fresh “video games” site welcomes new users with Steam phish
Over the weekend, I received this unsolicited message from an acquaintance on Steam: 1 free game for new users!Take the game…
How gamers can protect against increasing cyberthreats
A few years ago, cybersecurity scryers predicted that the video gaming industry would be the next big target of cybercriminals. Whether…
Researchers go hunting for Netflix’s Bandersnatch
A new research paper from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras explains how popular Netflix interactive show Bandersnatch could fall victim to…
Humble Bundle alerts customers to subscription reveal bug
You’ll want to check your mailbox if you have a Humble Bundle account, as they’re notifying some customers of a bug…