Roblox Beamers steal items from kids
We take a look at a story regarding so-called “Beamers”, who use a number of techniques to compromise and then sell Roblox items.
City: Skylines developers warn of rogue mod
We take a look at claims by the developers of City: Skylines that a mod contained rogue elements and should be removed immediately.
Bogus JS libraries become sustained ransomware threat for Roblox gamers
Scammers continue to target users of Roblox with bogus JS libraries and ransomware. How can children protect themselves against this threat?
Multiple video games break after domain name snafu
A number of video games stopped working at the weekend. We look at an expired domain which appears to be the cause of the problem.
What is Twitch?
What is Twitch? We take a look at the incredibly popular streaming platform, along with some of the more common scams targeting its users.
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.
Game over: Apex Legends players locked out by protest message
Players of smash hit title Apex Legends were stopped from playing due to a protest message about… similar shenanigans in a different video game.
A week in security (June 21 – June 27)
A roundup of the most interesting events and happenings in the realm of infosec, from the week June 21 to June 27.
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.
Resident Evil 8 just the latest game plagued by fake demos and early access scams
We look at the rise in video game scams promising early access to upcoming titles, but delivering nothing but phishing and malware