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An unnamed hacker allegedly stole two million dollars’ worth of items from a CS:GO player’s backpack and has already started auctioning off the items.

We explain why game mods can be dangerous, using as an example malicious mods for Cities: Skylines.

Dangerous vulnerability was discovered in Dark Souls III videogame that can be used to gain control of a gamer’s computer.

In the wake of recent research, we talk about several scenarios that underlie malicious activity on Discord.

Gamer accounts are in demand on the underground market. Proof positive is BloodyStealer, which steals account data from popular gaming stores.

Adware, Trojans, and other malware aren’t the only reasons not to download illegal games.

In computer games, where does the money go — and what can you do about it?

A malicious script in the WeakAuras add-on can eradicate several days of farming in WoW Classic in a second.

We found more Minecraft modpacks and a file recovery utility available in Google Play concealing malicious adware.

Scammers are cashing in on the PlayStation 5 shortage. Here’s how to avoid their bait.

Gut-wrenching stories of in-game cheating told by actual participants.

Anyone can experience in-game bullying. What to do if aggressive gamers target you.

Cybercriminals are disguising ransomware as a beta version of Cyberpunk 2077 for Android.

The world’s first show for gaming moms is on YouTube. Its purpose: breaking stereotypes about video games (and about parents).

Ahead of its release, scammers are offering free Cyberpunk 2077 downloads, but they’re really after your data.

The online battle royale shooter attracts not only virtuoso gamers, but also crooks of every stripe. How can you avoid becoming a victim?

More than 20 apps on Google Play that promised cool Minecraft mods turned out to be malicious.

Scammers have created hundreds of phishing pages with fake item giveaways, aiming to steal PUBG mobile account credentials.

Seven safety and security rules to keep in mind when buying games and in-game items.

Use these Origin settings to protect your EA account from hijacking, data theft, and spam.

A complete guide to security and privacy settings for your Battle.net account.