Inside console security: How innovations shape future hardware protection

In this Help Net Security interview, security researchers Specter and ChendoChap discuss gaming consoles’ unique security model, highlighting how it differs from other consumer devices. They also share their thoughts on how advancements in consol… Continue reading Inside console security: How innovations shape future hardware protection

Code alterations more prevalent in Android apps than iOS

57% of all monitored apps are under attack, with gaming (63%) and FinServ (62%) apps facing the highest risk, according to Digital.ai. The study found no correlation between an app’s popularity and likelihood of being attacked but found Android apps ar… Continue reading Code alterations more prevalent in Android apps than iOS

Backbone One brings PlayStation 5 controller to iPhone mobile gaming

As streaming games becomes improve, so too do mobile controllers. The Backbone One PlayStation Edition is a new controller that fits around your iPhone and lets you play PS4 and PS5 games via Remote Play, as well as basically any other mobile or stream… Continue reading Backbone One brings PlayStation 5 controller to iPhone mobile gaming

What Online Gaming Cheats Teach Us About Cybersecurity

When you play a video game, you probably want to win, or at least show off real skill. Cheaters make it a lot less fun, according to a recent Irdeto Global Gaming Survey. It says 60% of all online video game players across the globe have had their gaming time negatively impacted by cheaters. These […]

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The COVID-19 crisis has fueled the increase of cybercrime in all its forms

The accelerated digitalization related to the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced the development of a number of cyber threats, according to the new edition of Europol’s Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment. Criminals have been quick t… Continue reading The COVID-19 crisis has fueled the increase of cybercrime in all its forms

76% of gamers were financially affected by a cyberattack, losing $700+ on average

NortonLifeLock published the findings of a global study that sheds light on the cyber risks impacting the gaming community. The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll among more than 700 American adults who currently play online games, found that 47% of … Continue reading 76% of gamers were financially affected by a cyberattack, losing $700+ on average

Tech support scams becoming the top phishing threat to consumers

NortonLifeLock published a report detailing the top consumer cybersecurity insights and takeaways from July to September 2021. The latest findings show tech support scams, which often arrive as a pop-up alert convincingly disguised using the names and … Continue reading Tech support scams becoming the top phishing threat to consumers