Designing secure games from the ground up (VB Live)
Cyber attackers are targeting the video game industry more than ever. In this VB Live event, security experts share the secrets to proactively securing...
GameStop potential security breach could put customers’ info in peril
This isn’t a good day for GameStop or its customers. The video game store chain is investigating a potential security breach on its website, according...
Hacking Pokémon Go: a classic case of follow the money
Pokémon Go released to a slew of historic firsts on July 6. In its first week, downloads for the augmented reality location-based game surpassed...
Hackers compromise EA website, use it to steal Apple IDs (report)
An EA games server has been hacked and is being used to host a phishing site that steals Apple IDs, according to a report from security firm Netcraft.
Konami acknowledges 35,000 users accounts hacked
Information exposed includes names, addresses, date of birth, telephone numbers, and emails.
Battlefield 3 servers under DDoS attack; DICE ‘working around the clock’
The multiplayer for DICE's first-person shooter isn't functioning due to these attacks.
Nokia engineer hacks Windows 8 to get free games (and provides full instructions)
A Nokia engineer who has previously pointed out security holes in Microsoft's Windows 8 has now posted a detailed step-by-step explanation of how to hack Windows 8 games.
Some Facebook games no longer ask permission to access your profile information
Zynga, Kixeye, and Electronic Arts have worked a deal with Facebook to allow users to start playing their games without having to agree to any dialogue boxes.
Hackers disrupt the gameplay of Zynga’s YoVille social game
Hackers broke into one of Zynga’s older social games, YoVille, and they were able to disrupt the gameplay for a group of fewer than...