Data Breach Today

MARCH 23, 2023

Also, Euler Finance, Gala Games, BitGo, ZenGo, General Bytes, Bitzlato and ParaSpace. Also: Fireblocks, BitGo Clash; Bitzlato Users can Withdraw Some Funds Every week, ISMG rounds up cybersecurity incidents in the world of digital assets.

Financial Services 144

Financial Services Cybersecurity 144

Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2023

Video game developer and publisher Riot Games announced that it will delay the release of game patches after a security incident. Riot Games is an American video game developer, publisher and esports tournament organizer known for the creation of the popular games League of Legends and Valorant.

IT 96

IT Sales Security Information Security 96

KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Sophisticated cybercriminals are playing the long game. Unlike the typical hit-and-run cyber attacks, they build trust before laying their traps. They create a story so believable and intertwined with trust that even the most careful individuals can get caught in a trap set over time.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2023

Researchers observed threat actors spreading a trojanized Super Mario Bros game installer to deliver multiple malware. The researchers pointed out that attackers target gamers because they often use powerful hardware for gaming, which is excellent for mining cryptocurrencies. moneroocean[.]stream” org/nam/api/endpoint[.]php””

Mining 98

Mining Passwords IT Security 98

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2020

The REvil ransomware operators made the headlines again, this time the gang claims to have hacked the Gaming Partners International (GPI). Gaming Partners International (GPI) is a full-service supplier of gaming furniture and equipment for casinos worldwide. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Gaming Partners International (GPI)).

Ransomware 137

Ransomware Encryption Security Information Security 137

Data Breach Today

MAY 21, 2021

Free' Decryptors and Promises of Retirement Plans are Empty Criminal Marketing Spin "They’re playing games," is how one security expert describes Conti ransomware-wielding attackers' "gift" of a decryptor to Ireland's crypto-locked health service, while still demanding a ransom to not leak stolen health data.

Ransomware 210

Ransomware Marketing Security 210

KnowBe4

DECEMBER 13, 2023

CISA sent out a warning about a Russian advanced persistent threat (APT) called Star Blizzard warning about their long-game social engineering tactics.

Phishing 101

Phishing 101

Record Nations

MARCH 18, 2022

Gaming platforms as a […]. The post Gaming & Cybercrime appeared first on Record Nations. In the past we’ve covered everything from ransomware to social engineering attacks. After speaking with an expert recently, we were made aware of a new trend in cybercrime that you may not even be aware of.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Data breaches 97

KnowBe4

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Researchers at Kaspersky have found that the vast majority of gaming-related malware lures are targeted at Minecraft players. Roblox came in at a distant second, and the researchers note that both of these games are frequently played by children, “who have much less knowledge of cybersecurity due to a lack of experience.”.

Phishing 99

Phishing Cybersecurity 99

Data Breach Today

MAY 28, 2019

Debates Touch on NSA Exploit-Hoarding, City's Patch-Speed Failures, Windows Code Quality Reports that the city of Baltimore was attacked using a vulnerability in Windows originally stockpiled by the National Security Agency has triggered a blame game.

Ransomware 215

Ransomware Cybersecurity Security 215

Data Breach Today

DECEMBER 3, 2019

PyXie Trojan Targets Healthcare, Educational Institutions, Blackberry Cylance Says A new malware campaign uses a Trojanized version of the game Tetris to target healthcare and educational institutions for credential stealing, according to Blackberry Cylance.

Education 211

Education Ransomware 211

Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 20, 2022

On December 19, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced two settlements, amounting to $520 million, with Epic Games, Inc. in connection with alleged violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (the “COPPA Rule”) and alleged use of “dark patterns” relating to in-game purchases.

Privacy 105

Privacy Access IT Personal data 105

Data Breach Today

APRIL 24, 2019

Several Gaming Suppliers Are the Latest Victims, Kaspersky Finds A sophisticated supply-chain attack dubbed Operation ShadowHammer is becoming more pervasive, with the group targeting online gamers, security researchers at Kaspersky Lab warn.

Security 211

Security 211

Dark Reading

AUGUST 25, 2023

Roblox gaming developers are lured in by a package that claims to create useful scripts to interact with the Roblox website, for example by “promot(ing) users, shout events, and so on, or to create Discord utiltiies (sic) to manage their community.”

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Japanese video game developer and publisher Capcom has disclosed a cyberattack that impacted business operations over the weekend. Japanese game developer Capcom has admitted to have suffered a cyberattack over the weekend that is impacting business operations. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Gaming). Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 133

Ransomware Access IT Security 133

Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2021

Hackers breached the network of the gaming giant Electronic Arts (EA) and have stolen roughly 780 GB of data, including game source code and tools. Hackers have compromised the network of the gaming giant Electronic Arts (EA) and claim to have stolen approximately 780 GB of data. Pierluigi Paganini.

Data breaches 129

Data breaches Ransomware Access Privacy 129

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Operators behind the Squid Game cryptocurrency have exit scam making off with an estimated $2.1 Operators behind the Squid Game cryptocurrency have exit scam making off with an estimated $2.1 Its game play is not that well handled pic.twitter.com/gCOYXXaVHY — Lukas Stefanko (@LukasStefanko) October 19, 2021. Sorry, folks.”

Archiving 124

Archiving IT Security 124

Data Breach Today

APRIL 22, 2024

International Olympics Committee Publishes AI Strategy Olympic Games organizers on Friday in London touted artificial intelligence for its potential to revolutionize sports and rolled out a framework the International Olympics Committee said will guide responsible use of AI.

Artificial Intelligence 167

Artificial Intelligence IT 167

Dark Reading

MAY 5, 2022

As the gaming sector booms, game publishers and gaming networks have been heavily targeted with distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in the last year.

Security 89

Security 89

Dark Reading

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Attackers are using the recently emerged browser-in-the-browser phishing technique to steal accounts from Valve's popular gaming platform, but it's a warning shot to businesses.

Phishing 100

Phishing IT 100

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Federal authorities this week arrested a North Carolina man who allegedly ran with a group of online hooligans that attacked Web sites (including this one), took requests on Twitter to call in bomb threats to thousands of schools, and tried to frame various online gaming sites as the culprits. 12, the U.S.

Government 200

Government Encryption Security 200

Dark Reading

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

New users and monetization methods are increasingly profitable for gaming industry, but many companies find they have to stem growth in cheats, hacks, and other fraud to keep customers loyal.

Cybersecurity 107

Cybersecurity 107

Schneier on Security

JUNE 8, 2022

People are leaking classified military information on discussion boards for the video game War Thunder to win arguments — repeatedly.

Military 91

Military Security 91

Data Breach Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Embracing New Technologies to Gain Agility, Rapid App Delivery Is Good Business Embracing new technologies to gain benefits such as increased agility and rapid application delivery makes good business sense, but existing architectures also need to be maintained and secured to protect the critically important data residing on server workloads across (..)

Cloud 245

Cloud Security 245

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The gaming firm CD Projekt Red, which developed popular games like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher, has disclosed a ransomware attack. The gaming firm CD Projekt Red, which developed popular games like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher series, has suffered a ransomware attack. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 99

Ransomware Personal data Encryption Security 99

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Researchers spotted a new malware, dubbed BloodyStealer, that could allow stealing accounts for multiple gaming platforms. Stolen data are later sold by the operators in underground marketplaces, gaming accounts are in demand in the cybercrime ecosystem. ” reads the analysis published by Kaspersky. Pierluigi Paganini.

Passwords 89

Passwords Sales Marketing IT 89

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Multiple Netgear router models are impacted by an arbitrary code execution via FunJSQ, which is a third-party module for online game acceleration. “Back in May 2022, we discovered FunJSQ , a third-party gaming speed-improvement service by China-based Xiamen Xunwang Network Technology Co., Pierluigi Paganini.

Passwords 105

Passwords Communications Compliance Security 105

Dark Reading

JANUARY 26, 2023

Highlighting continued attacks on game developers, attackers stole source code from and issued a ransom demand to the maker of League of Legends.

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CILIP

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Mastering RPG Games in Libraries For librarians or teachers who aren’t players themselves, the scope of role-playing games can seem overwhelming, especially because being a game master in a school or public library for a group of students is quite different to being a game master for adults with hours to spend.

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Libraries Education IT 52

KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

I have been working in cybersecurity for a long time, since 1987, over 35 years. And, surprisingly to many readers/observers, I often say I have not seen anything new in the hacker/malware space since I began. The same threats that were a problem then are the same problems now.

Cybersecurity 101

Cybersecurity 101

IT Governance

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Ubisoft has confirmed that its popular video game series Just Dance has been targeted by cyber criminals. The games developer confirmed that customer information was compromised after attackers exploited a “misconfiguration”. The post Just Dance video game has been breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

Passwords 104

Passwords Risk Personal data Phishing 104

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Threat actors behind the ChromeLoader malware campaign are using VHD files disguised as popular games, experts warn. The experts discovered the files by querying Google for popular games and programs, they were distributed through multiple websites. “Recently, there has been an increase in malware using disk image files.

Search queries 95

Search queries Ransomware IT Security 95

Dark Reading

JANUARY 11, 2022

On a recent Friday night, three security experts got together to play custom games that explore attack risks in an engaging way.

Risk 144

Risk Security 144

Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2021

WizCase’s security team discovered an unsecured ElasticSearch server owned by AMT Games which exposed 1.47 AMT Games is a mobile and browser game developer based in China. Our team of ethical hackers discovered an unsecured ElasticSearch server owned by AMT Games which exposed 1.47 TB of data. What’s Happening?

Data breaches 109

Data breaches Phishing Access Personal data 109

Threatpost

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

origin, designed to collect Android users’ device data and phone numbers, was found in 190 games installed on over 9M Android devices. A new trojan called Android.Cynos.7.origin,

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Security 106