We dig into the Game Players Code
We take a look at some new tips designed to keep younger gamers safe and see what can be added to make them even more informative.
“Free Steam game” scams on TikTok are Among Us
We look at a dubious free game offer via TikTok, and explore what the site owners expect you to do in order to snag a supposed freebie.
Gamers level up with rewards for better security
We look at some recent attempts by game developers to increase account security, by encouraging gamers to use tools such as 2FA.
Steam users: Don’t fall for the “I accidentally reported you” scam
Out of the blue, a Steam user tells you they’ve reported you for something you didn’t do, and your account is being suspended…
A week in security (January 25 – January 31)
A privacy week special on Malwarebytes Labs with a special episode of our Lock & Code podcast, FLoC, Grindr, Emotet, and more.
FIFA 21 game scams: watch out for unsporting conduct
With the recent launch of the new FIFA 2021 video game, we look at some of the common scams to avoid.
A week in security (August 5 – 11)
The latest cybersecurity news for the week of August 5–11. We touch on problematic backdoors, the grim possibility of the Internet of Thoughts, and smart home improvement. We also released a retrospective report on ransomware.
Fresh “video games” site welcomes new users with Steam phish
A recent Steam phishing campaign caught our eye, but looking deeper, we found it’s been around for a few months. We investigate the phish to show users how to spot the telltale signs of social engineering.
A week in security (March 18 – 24)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from March 18–24, including Facebook’s privacy pivot, password reuse, new research on hospital phishing attacks, infected iPhone apps, and more.
Fortnite gamers targeted by data theft malware
If you’ve ever been tempted to cheat at Fortnite, think again—with the release of season six of the popular video game, we found a data theft malware masquerading as a cheat tool, ready to steal your browser sessions, cookies, and even your Bitcoin.
