If your kids play Roblox, you may wish to warn them of ransomware perils snapping at their heels. A very smart,…
Tag: games
“Free Steam game” scams on TikTok are Among Us
TikTok has long since evolved beyond being thought of as “just” dance clips, also becoming a home for educational and informative…
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…
FIFA 21 game scams: watch out for unsporting conduct
Despite COVID-19, soccer season is slowly ebbing its way back into daily life around the world. It’s also sneaking back onto…
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…
Fortnite gamers targeted by data theft malware
The new season of the incredibly popular video game Fortnite is upon us, and so too are the scams. It’s no…
Happy anniversary to Dreamcast…and its scams
This month marks 20 years since the legendary SEGA Dreamcast console was first announced. Looked on fondly by gamers, it revolutionised…
Exploring the virtual worlds of advergaming
Games and analytics services ran into one another headfirst recently, in a spat related to the game Conan Exiles. Developers had…
Augmented Reality games and real-world trolling
Augmented Reality games—where you wave a device around and the digital collides with reality— have been booming in popularity ever since…
Don’t let these gaming threats give you a Game Over
With EGX, the biggest gaming event in the UK opening its doors today, we thought it’d be timely to remind you…