Hackers abuse popular Godot game engine to infect thousands of PCs

November 27, 2024 at 04:19PM Hackers have leveraged the GodLoader malware to exploit the Godot game engine, infecting over 17,000 systems in under three months. Utilizing GDScript, they bypass detection and deliver malicious payloads via GitHub repositories. The attackers operate through the Stargazers Ghost Network, targeting gamers across multiple platforms while evading antivirus tools. ### … Read more

Evolving NPM Package Campaign Targets Roblox Devs, For Years

September 3, 2024 at 12:17PM Malicious npm packages mimicking “noblox.js” are targeting Roblox developers, stealing Discord tokens and system data, and deploying additional payloads. Checkmarx researchers highlighted the campaign’s use of social engineering tactics like brandjacking and starjacking to appear legitimate. The malware also incorporates novel tactics, such as adding the QuasarRAT and manipulating the … Read more

Activision: Enable 2FA to secure accounts recently stolen by malware

March 29, 2024 at 04:32PM A large infostealer malware campaign targets gaming communities, collecting millions of logins from various gaming websites including cheat users. Phantom Overlay developer discovered a database with gaming-related accounts, estimating several million affected gamers. Activision Blizzard advises 2FA to secure compromised accounts. The company’s servers remain secure and uncompromised amidst the … Read more

Cheating Hack Halts Apex Legends E-Sports Tourney

March 19, 2024 at 05:16PM Electronic Arts is investigating the RCE exploit used by hackers to inject cheats into Apex Legends Global Series games. It appears that Electronic Arts is working to identify and address the RCE exploit that led to hackers injecting cheats into games during the Apex Legends Global Series. Full Article

Apex Legends players worried about RCE flaw after ALGS hacks

March 18, 2024 at 12:12PM The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) North American finals were postponed due to hackers compromising players mid-match. During the tournament, players were affected by cheat tools displayed on their screens, forcing EA to intervene and eventually postpone the finals to secure the events from external interference. This unprecedented occurrence led … Read more

Cyberattack gifts esports pros with cheats, forcing Apex Legends to postpone tournament

March 18, 2024 at 09:22AM Esports pros at the Apex Legends Global Series Pro League tournament were disrupted by suspected cyberattacks, with players given unauthorized cheats, leading to the event’s temporary shutdown. The attack may have exploited a vulnerability in the game, causing debate on the source of the breach. This rare interference highlights the … Read more