Kaspersky report: Malware attacks targeting gamers increase

Anti-virus software developer Kaspersky released a new report that shows significant increase in malicious software attacks targeting gamers. The report shows a 13% increase in malicious software attacks compared to the first half of 2021.

Kaspersky reports that between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, more than 384,000 users suffered attacks. These specific attacks attempted to mimic 28 games or series of games. One major threat was game installers. It’s relatively simple for a hacker to modify an installer to install more than just your game.