Game Hacking
Hackers Tricked Microsoft Into Certifying Malware That Could Spy on Users
The company said the hackers targeted video games in China, potentially to cheat and compromise their accounts.
Inside The ‘World’s Largest’ Video Game Cheating Empire
The cheat-making group known as "Chicken Drumstick" made more than $70 million selling cheats for PUBG Mobile. This is the story of its rise and fall.
Hackers Used Fake GPU Overclocking Software to Push Malware
Graphics card maker MSI says someone is impersonating its website and Afterburner software to hack gamers.
‘Counter Strike’ Bug Allows Hackers to Take Over a PC With a Steam Invite
A security researcher found a “critical” bug in Valve’s game engine that powers the popular online game. And the company has been slow to fix it.
Chinese Police Dismantle ‘World’s Largest’ Video Game Cheating Operation
Working along with tech giant Tencent, police arrested 10 people and seized more than $70 million as part of a clampdown on a massive video game cheating ring.
Activision Reveals Malware Disguised as 'Call of Duty: Warzone' Cheats
Security researchers at the gaming company published a report that details a hacking campaign that used malware hidden inside a cheat for the popular online game.
Hacker Exploits Bugs In Original ‘Doom’ Code to Run ‘Snake’ Inside the Game
By exploiting a bug in the way Doom 2 and Ultimate Doom load saved games, a programmer has found a new technique to run custom code inside of Doom.
'The Sinking City' Developer Uses DMCA to Remove Its Own Game From Steam
The move comes after the game’s developer accused its former publisher of hacking the game and illegally uploading it to Steam.
'The Sinking City' Dev Alleges Publisher Hacked and Illegally Uploaded Game to Steam
A messy legal situation for the Lovecraft adventure game has become even stranger.
CD Projekt Red Uses DMCA to Take Down Tweets Sharing Stolen Game Code
Several Twitter users said they received DMCA notices for posting a link to leaked data.
‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ Bans More than 60,000 Cheaters
The wave of bans is one of the largest-ever for the popular competitive online game Warzone.
Bug Allowed Hackers to Get Anyone’s Email Address on Xbox Live
Microsoft patched a bug that allowed hackers to reveal the email address used to register any Xbox gamertag.