Gaming security is getting a lot of attention at the moment. Rightly so; it’s a huge target for scammers and malware…
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“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…
Gamers level up with rewards for better security
There was a time when stolen gaming accounts were almost treated as a fact of life. Console hacks weren’t taken particularly…
Steam users: Don’t fall for the “I accidentally reported you” scam
Suppose that, out of the blue, a Steam user tells you they’ve accidentally reported you for something you didn’t do, like…
A week in security (January 25 – January 31)
January 28 was Data Privacy Day, but for Malwarebytes Labs, it was Data Privacy Week. As such, we’re packed with more…
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…
A week in security (August 5 – 11)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we explained how brain-machine interface (BMI) technology could usher in a world of Internet of Thoughts,…
Fresh “video games” site welcomes new users with Steam phish
Over the weekend, I received this unsolicited message from an acquaintance on Steam: 1 free game for new users!Take the game…
A week in security (March 18 – 24)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we touched on the susceptibility of hospitals against phishing attacks, password reuse, the risk of interactive…
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…